Great Things To Do For Father’s Day
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Dad might love that tie, but what would he really like for Father's Day? How about one of these excursions and outings - tailor-made for him. Book these adventures right now, and get ready for some real memories with Dad this weekend.
Sail On
Take Dad aboard this turn-of-the-century style schooner, Adirondack II for a traditional sailor's cocktail hour sail, featuring Dark and Stormies, the national drink of Bermuda and a favorite among the local sailing community. Adirondack II is a smooth, gentle sailing vessel with ample seating, teak decks, and just under 2000 square feet of sail to effortlessly take you through Narragansett Bay. Some of the iconic waterfront sights you'll be able to view on Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay include lighthouses, Fort Adams, mansions, Hammersmith Farm, and various America's Cup yachts. Departs Bowen's Wharf at America's Cup Ave and Mill St. Your exact meeting location details will be provided upon purchase of tickets. Saturday, June 19, 5pm. $30 per person. Book online here.
Take Him Out to the Ballgame
He's no doubt taken everyone to ballgames... and why? Because he loves them. So return the favor by treating him to a PawSox game as they take on the Columbus Clippers; Sunday's 1pm game features a special pre-game all-you-can-eat Father's Day BBQ from 11am-1pm at McCoy Stadium, a PawSox Cap, and the chance to run the bases with Dad post-game. Tickets (BBQ and game) for adults are $26 each, children 12 and under $20 each, children under two are free. For more information, call 724-7300, or check online here.
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Go Fish
Give him his Hemmingway moment, and sign Dad up for the 5th Annual Fluke 'Til Ya Puke Fishing Tournament in Charlestown. Lines drop at 5am on Saturday, and there's a post-fishing BBQ at the Ocean Ridge Club House in South Kingstown. He's going to have a blast, and there are cash prizes at stake for big hauls. $30 gets him the post-tournament BBQ and what you know is going to be one of his coolest t-shirts ever. For more information call 243-7046, or go online to www.biggamefishingri.com.
Send Him To Heaven... At 202 MPH
Yes, it's a Lamborghini Gallardo, and yes, thanks to the guys at Gotham Dream Cars, Dad can get behind the wheel of this extraordinary vehicle (or many more like it). Gotham will deliver Dad's exotic of choice, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Aston Martin, and Maserati, to nearly any spot between Boston and New York; Newport is a popular drop spot. Father's Day weekend doesn't come cheap: this car goes for $2,250 for two days, but that includes 100 miles a day. For details and price quotes, call 877.2.GOTHAM, or go to www.gothamdreamcars.com.
Breakfast Outing
Everybody wins. Dad gets a fantastic pancake breakfast, and someone besides you does the cooking. Pack up and head to South Kingstown on Saturday for the Alternative Food Co-Op's Annual Pancake Breakfast, from 8-11am. They're putting out pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, plus organic coffee and tea, organic fruits and baked goods. Adults $7, children under 12 $4, seniors $5. Call 789-2240 for more details, or go here. Church of the Ascension, 370 Main St, South Kingstown (across from the Co-Op).
