Finding teenager-appropriate activities while on vacation can be tricky at times, but if you'll be traveling to New York City with your teen, rest assured that you'll find a wide variety of things to do that people of all ages will enjoy. When planning your trip to New York, be sure to check out the Disney.com list of teen-friendly Manhattan activities for some suggestions. In addition, many area attractions offer the option to purchase tickets in advance online--often for a slight discount; take advantage of this so that you're all ready to go as soon as you get to the Big Apple!
An 'Editor's Pick' on the Disney.com Family Travel list of teen-friendly activities in NYC, Madame Tussauds wax museum, which has several locations throughout the world, will provide a full day of entertainment. At Madame Tussauds, you'll find lifelike figures of the greatest Hollywood celebrities, DC politicians, world heroes, and more. Individuals represented at the New York post of the famed wax museum include President Barack Obama, former President George Bush, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Madonna, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Elvis, Carrie Underwood, Elle Macpherson, Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, and many, many more. Tickets cost upwards of $28.00, as priced in 2010, and can be purchased online or at the museum.
Madame Tussauds
234 West 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
212-512-9600
madametussauds.com/NewYork
For some of the most breathtaking and exciting views of New York City, spend some time at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck--the top of Rockefeller Center. From the observation deck, which is comprised of both outside and inside spots, visitors can look out over Manhattan from as many as 850 above street level. Tickets are available for purchase on the website listed below, or at the Observation Deck box office. Private events can be held at two separate venues at Top of the Rock--the outdoor 620 Loft & Garden and the indoor Weather Room.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
1250 Avenue of the Americas
New York, 10112
212-332-6868
topoftherocknyc.com
No teenager will be able to resist the bright lights, tall buildings, and unexpected goings-on of Times Square. Times Square, which begins at 42nd Street and 7th Avenue, is home to the New Years Eve ball, the Naked Cowboy, various modern-themed museums, such as Ripley's Believe it or Not, Good Morning America, and an extensive list of other attractions. In addition, temporary displays and events, which have included things like 'Broadway on Broadway' and the Times Square Kiss-In, pop up in Times Square almost daily; the Times Square Alliance provides information about such upcoming Times Square happenings.
Times Square
New York, NY
212-768-1560
timessquarenyc.org
