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We put our dads through a lot over the years. Seriously, how many times have we left the lights on while no one was home, gone over the family’s not-so-unlimited texting plan or added water to his missing vodka collection while growing up? Seriously, we owe the man way more than a handshake and an off-brand tie.
The man gave us life, put us in our place too many times to count and perhaps most importantly, has offered advice with the kind of wisdom that only a person who has been around since before the premiere of “Seinfeld” can offer. Cheers to the dads of the world, here are the best things to do in Las Vegas on Father’s Day.
Some dads are so old school they still use a straight razor to shave their face. We’re talking circa 1890. So if your dad is like that dude, it’s time to show him that there is more than one way to get a clean shave. Treat him to the Royal Shave experience at The Art of Shaving – musky smell included. There are multiple locations all over the Strip – the Forum Shops, Fashion Show Mall or the Miracle Mile Shops to name a few. After he’s done, his face will be smoother than a baby’s behind – no machete necessary.
Then, it’s time to put your flannels on and burly up – it’s time to throw some axes at fresh wood. Don’t worry dad, it won’t be like firework cracker incident. Axe Monkeys Las Vegas is the perfect activity for the two of you. Sign your waivers, book your aisle and start throwing those axes. And if you choose to play games, you better let your dad win because he is the king of the court today. Axe throwing too amateur? Ask for the knives and ninja stars for a more manly experience. Seriously, this is so much testosterone we want to pound our chests.
Does your dad have the need for speed? If so, Exotics Racing will soothe his itch for adrenaline. Here’s the chance to get your old man behind the wheel of that Ferrari, Lambo or Corvette he’s been talking about since he was in high school. With 1.2 miles of race track to get his “Tokyo Drift” on, your dad is sure to leak oil in all of the right places. And if he doesn’t know how to drive a manual transmission, it’s no sweat, because all the cars at Exotics have paddle shifters, so they can be driven as an automatic. For the ultimate thrill rush, strap him into the passenger seat to ride along with a professional driver. If you gift him this experience, it might not be a bad idea to grab an extra pair of adult undies too. You know, just in case.
But if your dad is one of those “cool dads” and loves to chill, head to the High Roller for a killer view. And since it’s dad’s special day, all you have to do is buy your own ticket and he rides for free. You already got brownie points for taking him to the tallest observation wheel in the world, but you also get bonus points for a saving a pretty penny. This is the perfect gift to make him feel like he’s on top of the world.
After all the things we put our dads through (we’re still sorry about that firecracker incident), they deserve the best. But that’s the issue, finding a good gift for the old man is probably just as hard as raising a kid. Ok, maybe that’s a stretch, but finding a quality gift for dad is no small feat. The silver lining in this is that no gift beats spending quality time together, especially when there are some cocktails involved. If your dad is like ours, he’s a whiskey fan. And a favorite spot of ours, Velveteen Rabbit, is a go-to spot in Vegas for whiskey. They have an impressive selection of fire water and their bartenders know how to whip up a legit concoction or two. If dad is a beer guy, Hop Nuts Brewing is the place to go. Just a block away from Velveteen, in the Downtown Arts District, Hop Nuts is the perfect place to enjoy some small-batch craft brews while reminiscing about the past.
