Aura Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ds is turning 18 soon. We're thinking instead of giving a physical gift, of doing something. But we're having a hard time coming up with something. We don't have a lot of money, so anything overnight is out of the question. We're within driving distance to Atlanta, though, if someone knows of something. We'd like it to be fun but also reflective of his becoming an "adult." We don't necessarily have to do it with him...it could be something he can do without parents along, depending on what it is. He is still in high school and he's not ready to drive in Atlanta! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Do you have a Go Ape Ziplining course near you? www.goape.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 My dh is taking my dd rock climbing for her 17th birthday (well, that's the plan). It's an indoor place. You could also go hiking/backpacking. My girls both went to NYC with their aunt when they turned 16. They saw a show and walked around. You could also do something like that. If he's adventurous (and you are too) he could take the MegaBus to DC and see stuff, of course, it's cold right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I was thinking zipline too! I think my 18 year old ds would have fun with it. I would also offer for him to invite a friend or two to go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 That's so funny. I also thought ziplining. Ha. Rock climbing could be another thing in that vein. Camping overnight could be cheap. Why can't he drive in Atlanta? It's not that bad. Not like driving in... ugh... Boston or something (sorry, anyone from Boston, it's just my measure of bad city driving). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkyMtnMom Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 What about a tandem skydive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa in Florida Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 My ds did a tandem skydive for his 18th birthday. He loved it. I couldn't watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 That's so funny. I also thought ziplining. Ha. Rock climbing could be another thing in that vein. Camping overnight could be cheap. Why can't he drive in Atlanta? It's not that bad. Not like driving in... ugh... Boston or something (sorry, anyone from Boston, it's just my measure of bad city driving). I've never been to Boston, but Atlanta traffic is bad. It's also very fast on the interstates and highways. And ds hasn't been driving long enough to be ready for those kind of conditions. He hasn't even had his license for a year yet. (We were late getting his learner's permit, so that pushed his license back, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ziplining sounds like something ds would love! Also rock climbing, and particularly rappelling. I'm going to look into those. Anything else? I'm not sure about skydiving. That's more his sister's thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I've never been to Boston, but Atlanta traffic is bad. It's also very fast on the interstates and highways. And ds hasn't been driving long enough to be ready for those kind of conditions. He hasn't even had his license for a year yet. (We were late getting his learner's permit, so that pushed his license back, too.) I guess I'm biased... my mother sent me to Atlanta to see my dad the day after I got my license. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 An item for experiences: a passport. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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