Cover Stories, Perfect Weekends

Your Perfect Weekend, June 18-20

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

This Father’s Day root, root, root for the home team in New York City, ride horses and line-dance upstate, kick off summer with one last ski in Utah; or sip wine in a California valley. We’ve got a little bit of everything for every Dad.

Your Perfect Weekend, June 18-20
Catch one last weekend on the slopes at Snowbird Photo credit: Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

This Father’s Day root, root, root for the home team in New York City, ride horses and line-dance upstate, kick off summer with one last ski in Utah; or sip wine in a California valley. We’ve got a little bit of everything for every Dad.

By Tara House, Robert Moor, and Chris Gayomali

For the Love of the Game, June 18-20

New York, New York

Buy him some peanuts and cracker jacks, we don’t think he’ll mind if he never gets back. Spend some quality time with your old man, or your little man, over peanut shells and baseball in ——————————————————-the big city.

The Affinia Hotel is offering a great sports-based package at its 7th Avenue location, the Manhattan. The limited-time offer includes a complimentary room upgrade, free beer and wings at Niles NYC Restaurant & Bar, a $10 gift-card to Time Square’s ESPN Zone, a Metrocard for two, a Modell’s autographed picture of Joba Chamberlain; and the luxury of a leisurely late check-out.

Of course, it’s only right that on this super-savvy sports vacation you attend an MLB baseball game–and this weekend happens to be a subway series, so you can’t go wrong. Father, son, and two New York teams under one sunny sky, in one stadium–no need to ask if it gets any better.

Purchase tickets to any of this weekend’s three games through the Yankees or the Mets sites.

Travel and Accommodations

The Affinia Hotel has several locations around New York City, but when booking make sure to do so at the right location–the Affinia Manhattan. Its For the Love of the Game package starts at $239/night.

1,000 Acres Ranch Resort, June 18-20

Stony Creek, New York

Saddle up and get ready to ride and relax; the three-day, two-night Father’s Day package at 1,000 Acres Ranch Resort in upstate New York offers events for the whole family — and at 50% off!

With three complimentary meals each day and tons of activities, from horseback riding and pony rides to golfing amongst the Adirondacks, this getaway is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. Other options include row boating, fishing trips on the Hudson, volleyball, shuffle board, tennis, or simply relaxing in the jacuzzi and pool. Nightly cocktails parties are also at your disposal once the kiddies have tired themselves out from scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and other available activities. Country western bands also perform, and patrons often find themselves line-dancing the night away.

Travel and Accommodations

The amenity-filled ranch offers adjustable rates depending on the style of lodging preferred. Being an all-inclusive dude ranch you can chose your package accordingly, with options ranging from lodge-style quarters, to Adirondack motel-style rooms, or private Hudson River cabins.

Click here for driving directions to 1,000 Acres, or here for the closest airports. You can fly into Albany International Airport and take an extra day to tour New York’s capital, or land a little closer to your final destination, at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, and take a peak at beautiful Lake George.

Snowbird Summer Kickoff, June 19-20

Snowbird, Utah

As the Rockies slough off their snow each June, the newly naked Snowbird ski resort works extra hard to keep you and the family entertained. The folks at Snowbird have put together a host of events for this weekend, including the second annual Brewfest (a local beer festival), a Sunday brunch featuring live music, and an all-you-can-eat Father’s Day barbecue cookout and brunch. When you’re not busy swilling suds or feasting on grilled meat, you can always take a hike in the Wasatch National Forest, glide down a zip line, scale a climbing wall, relax in the spa; or take a spin on a mechanical bull.

There’s tons to do at Snowbird besides ski, so when the Snowbird staff announced their special Father’s Day Weekend package—overnight accommodations, access to the barbecue fest, and a mountain tram ride for $49—it already sounded like an amazing (and affordable) getaway for outdoorsy dads. But when Snowbird announced two days ago that the canyon will have enough snow for one last weekend of skiing (day passes are $49), the deal was sealed. The ‘Bird is the word.

Travel and Accommodations

Snowbird is exceedingly easy to get to; free shuttles leave regularly from Salt Lake City Airport year-round, and it’s only a short 29-mile drive from SLC. The Father’s Day package includes free accommodations, which vary from hotels to condos, depending on availability.

A Taste of Redwood Valley Father’s Day Wine Festival, June 18-20

Redwood Valley, CA

Make your way through the cool shade of the legendary redwoods en route to Redwood Valley, California for their 19th annual Father’s Day Dinner and Wine Tasting Weekend. The three-day-long event starts Friday night with their famous “Winemaker’s Dinner,” featuring a handpicked selection of local wines and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, all before you delight in a mouth-watering multi-course dinner. (Space is limited, so call 707-485-0322 ahead of time for reservations.) The next day, wind your way into the heart of the valley to experience the tastes of eight award-winning local wineries as well as some of the finest brandy in the world. A careful selection of food, music, and art will all be there, and as an added bonus, designated drivers get in free. You can find prices and more information here.

On Sunday do more of the same, or burn off the previous day’s decadence by hiking, swimming, and boating at nearby Lake Mendocino. Of course, you can always remove your shoes and cast a few lines—the lake is home to healthy populations of catfish and bass.

Travel and accommodations

Redwood Valley is a two-and-a-half hour drive from San Francisco. You can find a map here. For accommodations, cap off your day in the invigorating mineral baths of Vichy Springs Resorts, or shack up at a cozy bed & breakfast called the Sanford Inn. More lodging information can be found here.

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