I've got some family in town w teenagers. I know a lot of cool stuff that has to do w drinking but not teen stuff. My mom wanted to take them to the piazza but I hate that place. Any ideas?
Posted Aug 2, 2012, 2:17 PM UTC
In my experience with a teenage little brother and two teenage cousins, there is nothing really for teenagers, anywhere. You have to force them to do anything that doesn't involve TV, or the internet. However, some family fun good times could be had at The zoo or Take a ferry ride to the aquarium in Camden. Perhaps a trip to the Art museum? OH! The Mutters museum has skulls galore and the worlds largest colon, I think teens might be into that?
Yes! Bring them to the Mütter Museum! I work there as a docent, although I'm currently out on bedrest from surgery, BUT YES! The Mütter museum is pretty neato.
I came here to say this. Teenagers will LOVE the Mutter Museum.
Look harder. Eastern State is well worth a trip. The Battleship New Jersey across the river is great, too. Or, try the USS Olympia and USS Becuna at Penn's Landing. Independence Mall? The City Hall observation deck? Come on.
Eastern State: yes!
[mild] Terror Behind the Walls: No!
are they both dudes? take them to rittenhouse park to stare at butts.
I used to like Dave & Busters at that age. A lot. But I think you can only bring them during the day.
I used to hang out around South Street around that age. I'd take em around there during the day. One of my go-to suggestions is Philadelphia's Magic Gardens which is cool for anyone [who appreciates art], though that's museum-y and they might not be into that what with being [presumably annoying] teenagers.
If either of them are boys, the medieval weapons section at the art museum should seem pretty cool. I'm ashamed to admit I've only been there once, when I was 21, but I was like a kid in a candy store when I discovered it. The Franklin Institute might be cool if they dig science. The ferry ride and aquarium, as pizzalover4ever, is another good one. Actually everything he/she said I'd also recommend. If they're into it, the Edgar Allen Poe house is really awesome. On part of the tour the guide recites The Raven from memory. If they're into history, obviously there's Independence Hall. Maybe go to a Phillies game? I'm running out of ideas here.
Hm. I used to go to Veem on South Street and trade VHS bootlegs. They might have gone out of business though.
Yeah, no ideas here. What do they like to do? Let them loose in the Gallery.
At that age I was obsessively reading books and going to educational summer camps.
Every Friday night the N Crowd performs in Old City. (www.phillyncrowd.com) They are an improv comedy troupe. My sister came to town from Seattle and we took her 14 year old son and 16 year old daughter to see the N Crowd. We had a great time. It's about the same price as a movie. There may be a naughty word or two, but they are by no means R-rated. On the other hand, they are in no way goody goody and boring.
Eastern State Penitentiary holds attention pretty well. Mutter museum as well. Rocky statue/art museum steps. View from R2L.
Where is Pedobear when you need him?
The FAQ has a "Philly with kids" and an "Under 18" section, those might provide some ideas.
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Franklin Institute, it's a one-of-a-kind.
flash mobs seem to be pretty popular
you mean wolf packs? or spontaneous pillow fights?