Things to do with teens on Long Island
Teenagers are the hardest age to plan for: too old for the playground, too restless for a slow museum. The good news is Long Island is full of places built for exactly that energy. We have hand-picked 14 of the best things to do with teens here: go-kart racing and escape rooms, rock climbing and laser tag, trampoline and adventure parks, a retro arcade, and a water park with thrilling slides for teens.
Checked July 2026
These are the spots that actually hold a teenager's attention, whether they want to race, climb, compete, or just hang out with friends. Most are indoor, so they work rain or shine, with a couple of outdoor summer options mixed in, and many run group events and parties if your teen wants to bring a crew. They are spread across Nassau and Suffolk, and every one charges admission or a per-session rate, so tap any spot for the details and its website before you go. Each listing is tagged with the ages it fits, and you can browse by town below.
RPM Raceway Long Island features the Guinness World Records-certified world's longest indoor multi-level go-kart track with 40+ corners, spiraling ramps, and high-speed straightaways. Beyond racing, families enjoy VR gaming, bowling, arcade games, racing simulators, and a full restaurant and bar all under one roof, making it a complete entertainment destination.
Why it's hereThe Guinness World Records-certified world's longest indoor multi-level go-kart track, with 40-plus corners and spiraling ramps, plus VR gaming, racing simulators, and arcade games under one roof.
Scott's Pointe is a family-owned adventure park featuring the largest surf wave and aqua park in the United States, along with rock climbing, axe throwing, go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, mini golf, golf simulators, and a full restaurant. With 25 years of evolution, the park offers activities for all ages and hosts parties and special events year-round.
Why it's hereA family-owned adventure park with rock climbing, axe throwing, go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, and the largest surf wave and aqua park in the country.
Activate New York is an active gaming facility where players become part of the game, jumping, climbing, solving puzzles, and dodging lasers across multiple interactive game rooms. Each dynamic space features real-time reactive technology that creates an adrenaline-filled adventure, with options for competitive play and skill-building challenges suitable for friends and families.
Why it's hereActive gaming rooms where players jump, climb, solve puzzles, and dodge lasers through real-time reactive tech, with competitive play and skill-building challenges.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is an indoor facility featuring trampolines, ziplines, ropes courses, laser tag, bumper cars, climbing walls, and numerous other attractions designed for all skill levels. Families can purchase tickets for open play or book birthday parties and group events, with dining options available at Urban Café.
Why it's hereAn indoor adventure park with ziplines, ropes courses, laser tag, bumper cars, climbing walls, and trampolines for all skill levels.
Empire Adventure Park is Long Island's premier indoor amusement center featuring trampolines, laser tag, ninja obstacle courses, virtual reality experiences, and interactive climbing walls. The park offers walk-in play, birthday parties, and group events with attractions suitable for toddlers through teens, plus an on-site café with food and beverages.
Why it's hereTrampolines, laser tag, ninja obstacle courses, virtual reality, and interactive climbing walls, with attractions the park runs right through the teen years.
The Gravity Vault Melville is a 20,000+ square foot indoor rock climbing gym featuring top rope climbing, bouldering, lead climbing, and auto belays for climbers of all levels. Families can enjoy instructor-led climbing sessions, birthday parties, youth climbing teams, yoga classes, and fitness facilities, with beginner-friendly programs starting at age 5.
Why it's hereA 20,000-plus-square-foot climbing gym with top-rope, bouldering, and lead climbing for every level, plus auto belays and youth climbing teams.
Island Rock is Long Island's premier indoor rock climbing facility offering rope climbing, bouldering, and instruction for all skill levels. Families can hire staff belayers so parents can relax while kids climb, or take belay lessons to learn proper technique. The facility also hosts birthday parties, youth programs, yoga classes, and corporate events.
Why it's hereLong Island's premier indoor rock climbing gym, with rope climbing, bouldering, and belay lessons to learn proper technique.
Can You Escape? LI offers six themed escape rooms where teams have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, crack codes, and find clues to unlock their way out. Perfect for families, school groups, and special occasions, kids work together using interactive thinking and creative problem-solving skills. The facility also offers mobile escape room experiences that can be brought to venues for birthday parties, field trips, and group events.
Why it's hereSix themed escape rooms where teams get 60 minutes to solve puzzles, crack codes, and find clues to break out, built around real teamwork.
Escape Zone Long Island offers immersive escape room experiences where families work together as a team to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete challenges within 60 minutes. All games are private experiences with breathtaking set design and in-house created stories. The venue is family-friendly with puzzles suitable for various age groups and can accommodate birthday parties and large groups.
Why it's herePrivate escape rooms with breathtaking set design and in-house stories, where your group solves puzzles and completes challenges within 60 minutes.
Long Island's largest water park with over 20 rides and attractions. Features a dedicated kids area for little ones and thrilling slides for teens.
Why it's hereLong Island's largest water park, with over 20 rides and attractions including thrilling slides for teens.
Adventureland is Long Island's amusement park since 1962, featuring over 30 rides and attractions including thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, and water rides. The park offers fun for all ages with games, dining, and special events throughout the season. Birthday parties and group outings are available for families looking to celebrate special occasions.
Why it's hereLong Island's amusement park since 1962, with over 30 rides and attractions including thrill rides, family rides, and water rides.
Flight Adventure Park Ronkonkoma is a 26,000-square-foot indoor trampoline park featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, Lunar Dodgeball, AirSlam Basketball, and the new Lunar Park inflatable attraction. Families can enjoy open jump sessions, special events like Family Night and Flight Night with laser lights, or book a private birthday party in themed rooms.
Why it's hereA 26,000-square-foot trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, Lunar Dodgeball, and AirSlam Basketball, plus Flight Night sessions under laser lights.
Tiki Action Park is Long Island's premier destination for mini golf, go-karts, and arcade games. Families can challenge themselves on a beautifully designed tropical-themed golf course complete with waterfalls and caves, race on one of the island's only outdoor go-kart tracks, and enjoy 48 arcade games including virtual reality and laser maze experiences. The park also offers party packages, a food and ice cream bar, and a gift shop.
Why it's hereOne of the island's only outdoor go-kart tracks, plus a tropical mini-golf course and 48 arcade games including virtual reality and a laser maze.
Game On Retro Arcade is an authentic arcade featuring over 100 classic games from the 80s and 90s, all set to free play with original hardware and CRT monitors. Families can enjoy unlimited gaming for a flat daily rate, book private party rentals with pizza packages, or join a membership program for unlimited access to both locations. The arcade welcomes youth groups and enforces supervised play for children under 13.
Why it's hereMore than 100 classic 80s and 90s arcade games on original hardware, all set to free play for a flat daily rate.
Common questions
What is there to do with teenagers on Long Island?
Plenty, once they have outgrown the playground. Long Island has indoor go-kart tracks, escape rooms, rock climbing gyms, laser tag and adventure parks, trampoline parks, arcades, and a big water park. This guide is our hand-picked shortlist of the spots that actually hold a teenager's attention, and most are indoor, so they work year-round.
What can teens do on Long Island on a rainy day?
Most of the picks in this guide are indoor, so they are rainy-day-proof: escape rooms, indoor go-kart racing, rock climbing, laser tag, trampoline parks, and arcades all run whatever the weather. For the wider all-ages indoor list, see our rainy-day activities guide.
How much do things cost for teens on Long Island?
It varies by venue and activity. The spots in this guide charge admission or a per-session rate, and some sell party packages or memberships. Rates change often, so tap any spot's listing for its website and check the current price there before you go.