Traveling with teens is not always easy as they are picky about what activities to participate in and which sights to see. Luckily, travelers to the New York area can find a wide variety of activities to not only keep a teen satisfied, but to provide actual entertainment as well.
Madison Square Gardens is an arena located in midtown Manhattan that has a variety of events including basketball games, concerts and hockey games. Teens will enjoy concerts by such artists as Justin Bieber and Lady GaGa. Teen boys will likely have a good time during one of the WWE wrestling events or during a New York Knicks game. Tickets to all events are available at the Garden box office or at Ticketmaster.
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10001
212-465-6741
thegarden.com
Madame Tussauds, located in the heart of Times Square, is a museum full of wax replicas of many teens' favorite movie and music stars. The figures look realistic, and there is a wide variety of replicas to see, including Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Madonna. One of the newest additions, added in spring 2010, is Rob Pattinson from the "Twilight" series.
Madame Tussauds
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 100036
212-512-9600
madametussauds.com
The Foods of New York tour will provide teens with a taste of the many ethnic eateries that populate the city. The tour began in 1999 and guides tour groups through some of the most historic New York neighborhoods. There are a variety of tours, and each one offers something different. The China Town tour allows visitors to taste such delights as steamed dumplings, Peking duck and Chinese tea. The Original Greenwich Village tour takes everyone to places like Joe's Pizza and Milk & Cookies bakery. Chelsea Market tour provides teens with a taste of such foods as artisanal bread and specialty cheeses.
Foods of New York Tours
9 Barrow Street #4a
New York, New York 10014
212-209-3370
foodsofny.com
