What to do in New York with teenagers?

Are you planning a trip to New York with your teenage children? The city that never sleeps is undoubtedly an ideal destination to travel with children of this age. The Big Apple offers endless possibilities for fun for all members of the family. In this article you will find the best plans to visit New York with teenagers and many other practical tips, such as how to apply for the ESTA for the United States.

Before travelling to the Big Apple, and to avoid frustration, it is important to agree on an itinerary that will appeal to both adults and young people. That said, the cultural, commercial and entertainment offerings in New York are so vast that it is quite easy to please everyone. Here are a series of suggestions that are sure to delight all members of the family.

The typical thing

Obviously, you can't leave New York without visiting a number of must-see places, such as the Statue of Liberty or Times Square. Strolling down Fifth Avenue, visiting Ground Zero, climbing the Empire State Building or enjoying the incredible views over the city from viewpoints such as the Top of the Rock or the Summit are things you can't miss.

Museums for all tastes

New York's cultural offering is overwhelming. There is so much to choose from and usually not enough time to see it. Especially if you are only going to be in the city for a few days, it is best to select one or two museums that interest everyone. A good idea is to choose one of the 'classic' museums such as the MET, the MoMA, or the American Museum of Natural History and then visit a more original museum such as the SPYSCAPE Museum and Experience or the Museum of the Moving Image, which will surely delight the youngest members of the family.

Discover NY on foot

There's no better way to get to know a city than by walking its streets. Walking along the High Line (an old railway line converted into a public park), crossing the Brooklyn Bridge or wandering through Greenwich Village looking for places that appear in series like Friends or Sex and the City will give you a more realistic perspective of what life in the city is like. Another super fun thing you can do is rent some bikes in Central Park and discover the lungs of the city on two wheels.

See some show

A great plan for the whole family is to attend one (or several) of the sports and musical events that can be seen in New York. The experience is worth it: you will find the best basketball and the best musicals here. Watching a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, or attending one of the Broadway musicals is something you will never forget.

Shopping

If there's one thing your kids will love, it's shopping in the Big Apple and discovering all those stores and products that haven't yet arrived in Europe. They'll also be able to visit the flagship stores of Apple, Nintendo or the NBA, for example. Older kids can also take advantage of the opportunity to go shopping at Macy's or Century 21.

Apply for ESTA on time

You should not forget that to travel to the United States you must be in possession of an ESTA or a visa for the United States. This digital travel authorization allows you to travel to the USA on multiple occasions during a period of 2 years. Both adults and minors are required to apply for it, so do not forget to do this procedure well in advance.