Celebrate Dear Old Dad Cortland County Style
Dads (and those who love us like fathers) are notoriously hard to shop for (I assure you he probably doesn't want another tie). We're thinking outside the box this holiday. Below is a list of 8 ideas that we think are the perfect way to make memories with your dad this Father's Day, throughout Cortland County.
MOUNTAINOUS MEAL
Dads love brunch too. Celebrate your favorite fella with a meal under the mountain at Heugas Alpine Restaurant Father's Day Brunch. Much on scrumptious delights such as BBQ pulled pork, prime rib, french toast with all the fixings, eggs Benedict, salmon, and endless pastries at the buffet. Each ticket includes a complementary Mier's Creek Draft for Dad. Seating is limited to 10am and 1pm, with reservations required. Call (315) 696-0006 or (315) 696-5711 for reservations.
HOLE IN ONE
Grab your clubs and your dad for a day at the links! Cortland County is home to five impeccable 18-hole golf courses, with undulating greens and perfectly manicured fairways. There is a course for every skill level, from serious golfer to beginner. Classic golf not your dad's style? No worries, there's nothing like a game of mini-golf to inspire a few laughs and a good time. Feeling confident? Try your hand at Shipwreck Amusements Guinness World Recorded setting "longest mini-gold hole."
DON'T WORRY, BE HOPPY
Show your dad you love him beer-y much with a trip to one of Cortland Countys' three fantastic micro breweries! Saddle up to the bar for a flight and sip a wide variety of IPA, Porters, Ales, Stouts, and Lagers. If suds aren't his scene, Dragonfyre Distillery offers 9 tasty choices, from whiskey to brandy with tastings of each. Or, check out Cortland's newest distillry Brand Y, famous for their signature rumsky.
PEANUTS & CRACKER JACKS
From the endless hours of catch to the ballpark hot dogs, if your dad taught you the love of the game, it's time to return the favor. Surprise your dad with some tickets to a Cortland Crush baseball game and keep making memories for generations to come. This time, try not to get any ketchup on your dad's shirt.
BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE
Throughout the summer, the Cortland County Music Park puts on an afternoon of dinner and dancing. Cortland Country Music Park hosts a tremendous lineup of country crooners, from slide guitar to honky tonk, in their Oprey Barn. The Chuck Wagon serves up all the comfort food classics, from chicken wings to burgers with the works. Tell dad to dust off those cowboy boots, it's time to two-step!
CORTLAND COUNTRY MUSIC PARK SCHEDULE
TRACTORS, TRAINS & TRUCKS, OH MY!
Whether your father is a Civil War enthusiast, model train collector, big truck aficionado, or an antique tractor lover, the CNY Living History Measume is a history buff's paradise. Four museums for the price of one, it's the perfect way to while away the day with Dad.
PINBALL WIZZARD
Does your Dad play a mean pinball? Is he maybe feeling a little stressed? Then a trip to Cortland's very own Pinball Meditation Lounge is the perfect gift. For just 20 bucks, your pop can relive his glory days at Now Here Pinball, open Thursdays-Friday from 5-9pm and Saturdays from 2-9pm. Seeking more than just an afternoon at the arcade? Now Here Pinball also offers private and group meditation classes by appointment, meaning Nervana might be found in more than just his old cd collection.
UNLEASH THE BEAST
Unleash your father's inner lumberjack at Axe Me 607 in one of their 8 throwing lanes. Each comes equipped with two axes and 5 game suggestions. Feeling feisty? Challenge your pop to a round of Cricket, Axe Me style, where the first player to sink their axe three times into each number wins. Or what about a round of Humans vs. Zombies? This axe-throwing take on a classic cornhole game is great for the whole family. All you need is some closed-toed shoes and a sense of adventure. No experience is necessary.
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