5 Great Ideas for Fathers Day in Nyc
New York City is an exciting destination to celebrate Father’s Day. Here are five suggestions on how to make it a memorable day.1. Skyline Princess Cruise: Take a New York Harbor sightseeing journey that includes views of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. Choose a buffet brunch or twilight dinner cruise from the World’s Fair Marina in Flushing. Prices for the four-hour cruise and meals: $25 for kids to $50 for adults. Go to skylinecruises.com.2. Scavenger Hunt: The Watson Scavenger Hunt through Central Park on Father’s Day is Sunday, from one p.m. It features dads and kids searching and discovering together, including finding Stuart Little and whirling on the Carousel. There ia also live music and special Father’s Day eats. Admission: kids seven to 17 is $18; for adults $22. Go to watsonadventures.com/schedule.html.3. Italian Dinner, Family Style: Many NYC rstaurants will feature special Father’s Day menus. A popular family-owned ethnic eateries since the 1940s is Patsy's at 236 West 56th Street. It offers an extensive menu of dishes from many regions of Italy. The charge for the all-inclusive banchetto is $65 per person. Go to patsys.com.4. Father Photo Album: Take your dad to NYC places that relate to his special day. At Times Square, get his picture with the statue of WWI hero, Father Duffy. Then hop on down to Union Square for dad’s photo with the statue of Andy Warhol, father of Pop Art. Nearby is the Washington Arch, dedicated to the father of our country.5. Back to Coney: If dad has nostalgia for the good old New York summers, attend the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island Park in Brooklyn. It’s the Father’s Day Sunday event that opens the beach season. Try the Steeplechase, then munch hot dogs together at Nathan’s. Go to coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtmlThese are only five of many great things to celebrate Father’s Day 2011 in NYC. Whatever you choose, make it the best ever day for your dad.
