Number 1 on the list is to invite your Dad to dinner with a view to a very special atmosphere. One World Trade Center has a special offer for Father’s Day: a delicious 2-course menu and a free drink for every dad. Pick one of four dishes for each starter and main course.
Number 2 is to take your dad out for a Kayak ride on the Hudson River for a fresh take on New York. Great for a first-time lesson or a seasoned paddler, this is a whole new way to see the city.
Number 3 is to enjoy one of the best views of Lower Manhattan by riding “Willy Wall,” a floating clubhouse of the Manhattan Yacht Club. The clubhouse is anchored in New York Harbor north of Ellis Island. It gives a great view of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Number 4 head to the morning with your youngsters at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
Number 5: Spend some time at the mini golf course at Pier 25 in the Hudson River Park, where you can see the skyline of Lower Manhattan.
Number 6, you can go to the Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, or the Prospect Park Zoo, which has plenty of wildlife and animals to keep any nature-loving dad entertained for hours.
Number 7 combines his hobbies with a trip to the city, with a tour of Central Park, by bike! There are options for tandem bikes, street art tours, and even e-scooters that you’ll be able to customize just for him.
Number 8: if he loves sports, especially basketball, you can go watch a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
Number 9 has you spending quality time with your dad in one of the bars in NYC. The bar Connolly’s Pub and Restaurant is an Irish pub, and it is one of the best pubs in New York.
Number 10, go have a delicious meal at Bacall’s Family Steakhouse, which is known for its delicious steaks. It’s a perfect spot for a special dinner with your dad.
Number 11, you can go visit a brewery with your dad at the most iconic breweries, the Brooklyn Brewery, which has been a staple for the craft beer scene for over 30 years.
Number 12, you can visit the Great Jones Distilling Co, which has won several awards and is known for its whiskey, and it’s designed in the style of a speakeasy bar.
Lastly, at number 13, if you want an extremely thrilling experience, then check out the BEAST speedboat ride. This custom-built, 70-foot speedboat speeds in the direction of the Statue of Liberty at 45mph. Prepare to get splashed, because it’s not an easy ride!
