Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Make your dad’s day memorable with these activities

father at Rose Regatta 2011

They’ve got a lot of titles and just as many roles: coach, mentor, friend, husband, soldier, brother.

Fathers are one-of-a-kind, and Father’s Day is a chance to remind your dad of that.

Whether he taught you how to ride a bike, introduced you to great literature or made you laugh endlessly, he likely deserves a special thank you.

So put down the “World’s Best Dad” mug and cancel your brunch reservations. Instead, get your dad the gift of an experience perfectly suited to his tastes. Here are a few ideas:

For dads who love the outdoors

■ The Refuge Climbing and Fitness Gym

6283 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

This 11,000-square-foot space has multiple climbing routes and is a great spot for anyone looking for a new fitness challenge or a fun way to spend the afternoon. Passes cost $17 per person per day.

■ Red Electric Bike Tours

702-544-4261 or redebike.com

Commune with nature during this four-hour tour of the Red Rock Conservation Area. For $89, Dad gets to bike, hike and sightsee for 13 miles under the direction of a Red Rock expert. Bottled water is provided.

For adrenaline-junkie dads

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Slotzilla

■ Fremont Street’s Slotzilla

425 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas

Take your dad for a zipline ride above the Fremont Street Experience. Rides cost $20 for the lower zip line and $40 for the upper zoomline.



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A jumper takes the plunge with SkyJump from the top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 7, 2011.

■ SkyJump

2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Jump 855 feet, a staggering 108 floors from the top of the Stratosphere. A jump costs $119.99 for visitors and $99.99 for locals.



For animal-lover dads

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Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

■ The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

See more than 200 species, including sharks, sawfish, sea turtles, piranhas, giant rays and more. For Nevada residents, admission costs $15 for adults and $10 for children.



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White lion cubs are shown at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat Thursday, July 17, 2014. Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn introduced the three 14-week-old cubs, born in South Africa, which will bring new genes into Siegfried and Roy's conservation program.

■ Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Dolphins, tigers and white lions are just a few of the creatures you’ll see. Tickets cost $19.95 for an all day pass, which lets you in and out of the exhibits from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.



For dads who choose Shakespeare over ESPN

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Cast members perform during "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2015, in downtown Las Vegas.

■ The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas

Shows play every weekend in Reynolds Hall and showcase a variety of performing arts, from jazz to Broadway to ballet. Tickets range in price and can be found at thesmithcenter.com.



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Bar + Bistro

■ The Arts Factory

107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas

Enjoy local and emerging art with your dad, and get a tour from the artists. The gallery building has been around for 50 years and is connected to Bar + Bistro, a perfect place to treat your dad after checking out the galleries.



For no-fuss dads

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A pot bunker protects the 4th hole at Royal Links Golf Club May 28, 2014.

■ Royal Links Golf Course

5994 E. Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas

Highly rated and built to honor the history of golf, Royal Links is designed to take you back to the sport’s ancestry. The golf course has a discounted “Stay and Play” package, offering multiple-night stays plus rounds of golf starting at $184.



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Enjoying their summer vacation, California residents Amanda Cole, 15, and her brother, Anthony, 12, float in a paddle boat at MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas.

■ Boat at Lake Las Vegas

10 Costa Di Lago, Henderson

Sonrisa Grill: 30 Via Brianza, Suite 100, Henderson

Luna Rossa: 10 Via Bel Canto, Henderson

A great retreat from the city and only a short drive away, Lake Las Vegas is a perfect spot to spend a relaxing Father’s Day. Rent an electric Duffy Boat for $79 an hour, then shop and dine. For a view of the lake while you eat, try Sonrisa Grill or Luna Rossa.

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