Hanging out in the Big Apple can be hard teens who don't know where to find cool activities in New York City. Beyond the obvious tourist attractions like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building is a realm of teen-tailored things to do, including movie tours, bike tours, all ages night clubs and rock climbing.
There are myriad tours for every interest in New York, and a tour that covers all the major sites from popular movies and television shows is perfect for teens. On Location Tours offers several different tours, including a Gossip Girls Sites tour that hits over 40 sites that have been featured on the show. The New York TV and Movie Sites tour includes the apartment from the TV show "Friends," the firehouse from "Ghostbusters" and sites used to film movies like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Men in Black." Tours include plenty of opportunities to take photographs.
On Location Tours
New York, NY
212-683-2027
sceneontv.com
An all ages music venue in Brooklyn, The Knitting Factory hosts shows every night of the week. Popular entertainers, up and coming bands and comedy acts all find their way to The Knitting Factory. While the club is all ages, only teens that are 18 and older will be allowed in the doors without an adult and will need to show identification. Teens under 18 are welcome as long as they bring an adult along.
The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
347-529-6696
knittingfactory.com
Active teens can tour New York by bicycle with Central Park Bike Tours. The company offers several different tours, including the signature Central Park Tour, a 2 hour ride to spots like Belvedere Castle and John Lennon's peace garden. The Movie Scene Tour takes in sites seen in movies like "Home Alone 2," "Rosemary's Baby" and "Wall Street." The Brooklyn Bridge Tour is an ambitious ride that passes through many famous sites on the way to and from the bridge, including Ground Zero, Times Square, Greenwich Village and Washington Square Park. Several stops are made on each tour for participants to enjoy scenery and take photographs.
Central Park Bike Tours
203 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-541-8759
centralparkbiketour.com
The Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex is an enormous establishment spanning four piers on the Hudson River. Many recreation and entertainment options are available that can keep a teen busy for hours, including a bowling alley, health club and ice rink. Teens can check out The Field House for drop-in basketball and soccer, batting cages and rock climbing. Chelsea Piers also boasts five different eateries and a spa.
Chelsea Piers
23rd Street and the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6666
chelseapiers.com
