• 18 is on the precipice of adulthoodhappy boy image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
  
  A boy's 18th birthday is very unique because it is represents his independence as an adult person. He is now entering a new adventure in his life: manhood. Let your gift for your boyfriend be a unique and special adventure too. Sharing an adventure with your boyfriend allows you to grow together and is a meaningful experience that you can always remember.
  
  

New York City

• Boat cruises around the island at night offer an incredible view of the city. They are romantic and unforgettable.New York City image by paolobenne from Fotolia.com
  
  There is no place in the world like Manhattan. New York is like its own small country inside the United States. It offers an unforgettable adventure and a wild array of scenes for a young couple in love. Inexpensive bus rides from companies like Megabus offer low price tickets and comfortable seats from many major cities to New York. There are hundreds of hotels that vary in price to fit any budget, and transportation is easy. You can walk, take the subway, or cab it anywhere in the city for little cash. Central Park is a huge, well maintained man made forest in the middle of the city. It is a beautiful and romantic place to see a play, bird watch, ride bikes, rent a horse and carriage and enjoy each others company. New York is also famous for its world renowned museums like the Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Natural History. These provide an interesting educational experience for a young couple who appreciate art and culture. The night life is also beyond comparison. Night clubs and lounges like Webster Hall offer under-19 nights for young adults to dance, play pool and shoot darts. There are also restaurants representing nearly every culture in the world.
  
  

Cabin Weekend

• Camping trips are perfect for couples who love nature and the outdoors.old log cabin 1 image by Brett Mulcahy from Fotolia.com
  
  The 18th birthday is not only the last birthday of childhood. For many people, it is the last birthday they can spend time with their childhood and high school friends. After 18 many people split from their friends and go off to different colleges all around the country and the world. After high school life changes drastically. A camping trip with all of his friends is an amazing and generous gift for your boyfriend's 18th birthday. It incorporates your love for him with the love of his friends as well. Rent a cabin in the woods nearby with a beautiful view and a fireplace. Ask everyone to bring food, snacks and beverages. Bring board games and musical instruments. Take him in the car and surprise him to waiting guests. Spending time with nature and good company is a simple pleasure that is rarely appreciated in our society. It will give you quality time with each other and your friends talking and joking without the invasion electronic stimulation. You will have the freedom of wild nature to play childhood games like tag, hide and seek and capture the flag. You can make a fire and tell ghost stories while you roast s'mores over the flame. A camping trip is romantic, unforgettable and will bring you back to simple childhood joys.
  
  

Hot Air Balloon Ride

• Ballooning companies offer sunrise and sunset flights.Hot air balloon image by Gary from Fotolia.com
  
  Hot air balloon rides are available in many major cities all across the country. These rides are inspiring and very memorable. HotAirBallooning.com's Balloon Ride Directory offers company information for ballooning companies all over the world. For example in Sedona, Arizona, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions picks you up at your hotel before sunrise. They take you to the loading point and you ascend into the sky as the sun the comes up over the canyons and dessert lands. The flight lasts for one hour but can go longer depending on the weather. You can arrange for your boyfriend and yourself to go with a group or you can rent the entire balloon out for just the two of you. At the end of the trip a complimentary breakfast is served with pastries and sliced fruit. Depending on where you live you can also arrange for a hot air balloon package that includes bed and breakfast accommodations, hikes and tours. A hot air balloon ride is an incredible flight through the clouds. The calm relaxation of the sky is a peaceful and romantic gift for your boyfriend's 18th birthday.