If you’re trying to figure out a cool gift or experience for a 16-year-old, you might be surprised to realize teens like doing the same things they always have! Additionally, the interests of the teen you’re shopping for will inventively vary compared to another teen. One thing seems to be almost universally true, though, many modern teens might spend time on social media, specifically apps like TikTok, VSCO, and Instagram. If recording a 30-second dance video with your daughter, niece, little sister, or other 16-year-old in your life doesn’t sound like your cup of tea; there are plenty of other activities you could do together. We suggest trying something that appeals to both of your interests, whether it’s a hike, a local pottery painting class, or scrolling through Y2K music videos on YouTube to pick trends to bring back into style.