Fathers Day ideas for the whole family

Historic City News reminds our readers that this weekend, Dads are special.

Special deals allow the entire family to join Dad on Father’s Day for a thrill ride at sea, some exciting adventures on a zip line over hungry alligators — or maybe just help Dad with his golf swing. Here are some possibilities:

FATHER’S DAY, Sunday, June 19:

DADS ZIP FOR ZIP!

Take Dad for a memorable adventure on the new zip line above the ‘gators at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. This challenging, but fun, trek through the treetops is bound to be long remembered. Father’s Day only, with the purchase of an adult ticket ($65), Dad can zip for zip – nada, totally free! For reservations and more information, go to www.alligatorfarm.net or call 904.824.3337 x33.

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME

Bring the whole family for fun when the World Golf Hall of Fame will open its doors complimentary to everyone for its annual Community Day. The first 500 dads through the doors will receive a goody bag filled with gifts, coupons and certificates from businesses at World Golf Village and the surrounding areas. The fun takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at the World Golf Hall of Fame, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org, or call 904.940.9000.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND, Saturday and Sunday, June 18 & 19

El CONQUISTADOR THRILL RIDE

Go for a thrilling, high-speed, one-hour ride across Matanzas Bay aboard El Conquistador, St. Augustine’s newest thrill ride. Narrated tour features history, speed and fun aboard this powerful speedboat. Father’s Day Special – on both Saturday and Sunday, buy one ticket and Dad rides for free! El Conquistador departs from the City Marina’s Slip 73. Tickets are $39.50 for adults and $29.50 for children (ages 4-12). Free for active duty military. Special rates for groups of eight or more. For safety reasons, children under four and pregnant women are not allowed onboard. For information and reservations, go to www.elconspeedboat.com or call 904.738.4695.

BOATING ECO-TOUR

Say thanks by taking dad on a fun and relaxing boat trip this Father’s Day weekend! Trips begin at 9 a.m., are 90 minutes in length and depart daily from the downtown St. Augustine Marina. Discounted tickets for Father’s Day weekend are $35 for Dads & adult family members, $30/kids. (Reserve the boat for a family of six and take your dogs along for only $175!) Call St. Augustine Eco Tours to make reservations for a Father’s Day gift that your dad won’t soon forget! 904-377-7245.

PGA TOUR Golf Academy Clinics

The PGA TOUR Golf Academy at World Golf Village is offering one-hour clinics for $20 to focus on the building blocks of a consistent swing. Cost is $20 per person – plus check out the great gift cards for Dad! For more information, call 904.940.3600 or visit www.touracademy.com.

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