On Location Tours
New York is home to many sets where TV shows and movies get taped. Take your teen on a tour with On Location Tours, so they can see the places used in some of their favorite movies and shows, such as "Gossip Girl," "Spider-Man," "Friends," "Ghostbusters," "Sex and the City" and "The Sopranos." As of October 2009, tours start at $36 and last between three and four hours. Tickets can be purchased online. More than 40 sites from more than 60 movies and TV shows are visited during the tour.
On Location Tours
(212) 209-3370
screentours.com
The NBA Store
If your teenager is into basketball, take them to the NBA Store at Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street. The store has two stories of NBA and WNBA merchandise. There is a half-court shooting area with a regulation-size hoop. Teens can also check out video games, the interactive player video wall and watch footage and game broadcasts on the arena-size video screen. Special free events often occur at the store, including player appearances and the NBA Store Concert Series. A current events schedule is on the NBA Store website.
The World of Golf on 47th Street is just a few blocks from the NBA Store. It is full of golf equipment, apparel and accessories. It even has equipment that can diagnose and examine your swing to help fit you for clubs.
The NBA Store
666 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10103
(212) 515-6221
nba.com/nycstore/
The World of Golf
147 E. 47th St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 755-9398
twog.com
Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex
The Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex covers 28 acres along the waterfront. This sports village is home to an indoor golf club, a health club, a sky rink, a field house, a maritime center, shops and restaurants. Teens can enjoy baseball, basketball, bowling, dance, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, ice rock climbing, skating, sailing and soccer. Hours and prices vary depending on the activity that you are interested in doing. Most things at Chelsea Piers are open seven days a week.
The Chelsea Piers Golf Club has indoor golf simulators that allow golfers to play 51 championship courses from around the world. The New York Golf Center Pro Shop is located on the first floor of the Chelsea Piers Golf Club.
Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex
62 Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011
(212) 336-6666
chelseapiers.com
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