By Beth Taylor
Shopping for dad is tricky. So, forget the necktie this year. You can find both family-friendly and dad-only activities right here in Fishers to help him celebrate the one day each year dedicated to his fatherly attributes.
Hop aboard The Hoosierland train on June 15. The stunning yellow-and-black train departs from Fishers Station at 12:45 p.m. The half-hour ride stops at the historic Noblesville Courthouse Square. Once there, you can disembark and treat dad to lunch at one of the many restaurants around the square and check out the historic architecture. Or, you can continue on the ride to Forest Park.
“Pack a picnic lunch and spend some time at the splash park, or let dad enjoy the car show at the park on Father’s Day,” said Becky Cola, visitors’ service manager at the volunteer-ran Indiana Transportation Museum. Plan for an hour and a half in the park, board the train, and return to your point of departure by 3:30 p.m. (Check out the website for other summer events: http://itm.org.)
If dad prefers boats to trains, rent a pontoon boat at Geist Marina for the day. Fish, swim, and enjoy a peaceful day on the water. “No experience is necessary, and we provide instruction,” said Kent Duckwall, general manager at Geist Marina. Each pontoon seats 9-12 people. “We do fill up fast, so plan ahead and reserve your pontoon,” added Duckwall. (For more water enjoyment opportunities, go to www.marinalimited.com.)
Could day use a little time to himself? Treat him to a little rest and relaxation with the Father’s Day package at Woodhouse spa. The package features an 80-minute deep tissue massage, a gentleman’s hot-towel facial, and a hydrating agave nectar pedicure. “The facial is geared towards men’s skincare needs, less frou-frou and more hydrating to help with the beard,” said Allison Durn, coordinator at The Woodhouse Spa in Fishers. The package will be available on June 14 and 15, and reservations are encouraged (For more details, go to http://fishers.woodhousespas.com/.)
Beer-loving dads may enjoy the Fishers on Tap summer fundraiser, happening on June 14. Sample brews from 18 of Indiana’s craft brewers, all while supporting the Fishers Rotary Club. The event includes live music and home brewing demonstrations. (To find out more about the event, go to www.fishersontap.com.)
