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New York is "party central" for families and teens who want to celebrate a special teen event at a fun and memorable location.

Whether it's a graduation party, bar mitzvah, Quinceanera, or a 16th birthday celebration, parents and teens often want to make it really exciting by doing something unique and unusual.

Nowadays, teen parties that mark an important transition in a teen's life can include everything from a celebration at a fancy restaurant — to merely hiring a limo (to make teenagers feel special arriving at their party venue) — to pulling out all the stops at a banquet hall with a live band or DJ.

Remember that those in their later teens consider themselves very grown up. So get them involved in the decision making process early. It's a great teaching moment for teens, and eases some for the burden for parents, as the special guest of honor becomes totally immersed in planning and making decisions.

Deciding on a guest list is only the beginning. Will it be just good friends or friends and relatives?. Then there's the location. Restaurant, banquet hall, hotel, or an unusual venue such as a party bus, a local museum, or a boat cruise?

Start your search at least several months ahead to leave time to book a date and to send out invitations. Take your time and inquire about money-saving options, such as a formal sit-down dinner vs a buffet, and other price comparisons that are only available if you ask!

For less-formal affairs, also consider having your teen use one of the popular online e-invite services to announce the date, time and location. Nowadays this is not only the cheapest option (it's free!) but also considered the "cool" thing to do even for more formal teen party bashes.

Then on party day all parents have to do is show up and help greet the guests! And who knows? Your teen may even thank you....

More about NY teen party locations around the Web:

Around the Web, find out more about top party locations in your area with expert guides pointing the way to fun, easy party solutions for a fun, memorable teen bash ....

Teen birthday party venues New York, NY - Visitor reviewed and rated venues including local billiard halls, restaurants and clubs with private party space, along with other special party venues catering exclusively to teens.

Where to Throw a Party in New York - Citysearch review of top rated NYC clubs, restaurants and other party venues catering to adults and teens with visitor reviews, and listed by accommodations and guest capacity.

Westchester Birthday Party.com - The big directory of party places throughout the county browseable by category including restaurants, dance parties, teen & tween party venues, Sweet 16 and Quinces.

Buffalo Parties - Parents Connect.com guide with dozens of listings & descriptions of kids, tween and teen party locations throughout Buffalo, NY.