Wednesday, October 15, 2014

New York with Teens Can be a Blast

Teenagers are a special challenge to please on a trip. They are not quite adults and might not find much fun the things their parents find enjoyable. And they are certainly not children, either. At some point in their growing up, they just can no longer tolerate activities that appeal to young children, even though parents are willing to sit through a lot of silly or boring activities for the sake of their toddlers, young children or pre-teens. So what to do?

Luckily, if you have decided to spend your precious vacation time in New York, it won’t be hard to keep your teens entertained, and even happy.

Here are some categories of teens and the activities that will catch their attention:

Sports and Fitness

•    Bike riding at either Bike and Roll and Bike the Big Apple. These outlets rent bikes and provide guided tours through some of the highlights of NYC, such as Central Park, across the Brooklyn Bridge, along the mighty Hudson River, or all over town.
•    How about learning to “fly through the air with the greatest of ease” for something different? Trapeze School New York offers single-class sessions for as young as six-years-old, so any younger brothers and sisters can also join in the fun.
•    Skating fans will love Pier 62 which features a carousel and a California-style concrete skate park.

Tours and Food

Have a couch potato among your number? Try:

•    On Location Tours brings people to sites around the Big Apple which have featured in famous TV shows and movies. If you have a dedicated TV viewer or movie goer in the family, this is sure to thrill.
•    In New York watching television taping is practically a way of life. Before you go make sure your teens meet the age minimum for the show. Saturday Night Live is one of those restricted shows, so be sure to check first.
•    Have a foodie in the family? Go on a culinary adventure such as Scott’s Pizza Tours or A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours. These tours aim to please the teenage palate. And of course their adult care takers that also love fun food.

As you can see, there is no reason to hesitate taking your teen along on an amazing adventure in New York.