The weather is cooling down, but outdoor dining is still possible. This outdoor hardtop gazebo promises to extend the season, and it’s under $5,000 at Amazon for October Prime Day.

One of the biggest benefits of dining in a gazebo is its protection from the elements, including offering shade on sunny days, protection from rain, and avoidance of pests.

Gazebos not only offer cooling shade from the hot sun, but they also enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space and can make outdoor dining, entertaining, or just relaxing more comfortable.

Wayfair has sizzling deals on grill gazebos and BBQ canopies during its Big Outdoor Sale. Shop top-rated options, like the Kozyard Andra Soft Top BBQ Canopy, for $120, instead of $190.

My husband and I spent $325 to have brunch at a private gazebo inside the Bellagio Conservatory. The meal included three courses from Sadelle's Café, the restaurant adjacent to The Garden Table.