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1Roam the Open Road
Getty ImagesThere's no better one-on-one time than when you're riding shotgun alongside your dad. Whether you mapped out your destinations or just want to wing it, pack the car and get away on a casual road trip together. We recommend a southwest desert route so you can hit hotspots like Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon.
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2Hit the Races
Getty ImagesAaaand they're off! Mix up your father-son or father-daughter sports routine and head to the race track for some lively equestrian competition. You both might even come out on top in the Winner's Circle—place a few low-stakes horse bets and you could walk away with some extra cash. Kentucky boasts two picturesque race tracks—Keeneland and Churchill Downs.
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3Sweat It Out in a Boozy 5K
Getty ImagesAvid runners or not, you can't say no to a race with alcohol at the finish line—or, even better, during the run. The 2.5-mile Cincinnati Beer Run in Ohio provides craft brews on the go every half mile, so you and dad can guzzle some liquid courage while sweating it out. On the other hand, nationwide Craft Brew Races conclude with a three-hour beer festival. Fitness has never been this fun.
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4Get Cheesy
Getty ImagesTo honor the man who's no doubt aged better than fine wine, consider indulging in another wonderfully mature delight—cheese. Wisconsin, aka the "cheese state," offers a handful of local cheese tours to satisfy your gouda craving. Or, head to the northeast for the Vermont Cheese Trail, where you and dad can make your rounds to the states' most delicious cheesemakers.
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5Revert Back to His Roots
Getty ImagesIf you grew up in different cities, allow your dad to show you around his old stomping grounds and take a trip to his original hometown. He'll love playing tour guide as you scope out his favorite local spots, and you can get to know your pops even more by bonding over his former childhood memories.
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6Binge on BBQ
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7Seek Adventure
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8Be Beach Bums (Or Catch a Wave)
Getty ImagesOkay, maybe a little bit of both. It all depends on Dad's (and your) energy level. Escape to Hawaii, the Caribbean, or simply a nearby beach. No matter if you're novices or hang ten all the time, trying something new is a great way to bond. And so is lounging in beach chairs, with a cold drink in hand.
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9Tee Off on a Golf Getaway
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10Camp in the Wilderness
Getty ImagesReconnect with nature (and each other) on a camping trip—perhaps in a national park. Sit by the fire, grill dinner, swim in a lake, and sleep under the stars. Even better, take your own son or daughter along for three generations of fun.
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11Go Hunting or Fishing
Getty ImagesIf fishing and hunting are hobbies you and Dad share, why not plan a vacation around them? Take an Alaskan fishing cruise, fly fish in Montana, hunt deer in the Midwest, or crab on the East Coast.
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12Take Him Out to the Ballgame
Getty ImagesBuy some tickets (and peanuts and Cracker Jacks), gas up the car, and take off on a baseball road trip—or for that matter, any kind of sport he's into. Start out close to home, whether that's Wrigley Field or Yankee Stadium, and catch as many major league games as you can. Plan some on-theme pit stops, like the Chicago Baseball Museum or the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY.
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13Cheers to Your Dad
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14Embark on an Educational Excursion
Getty ImagesIf you're both history buffs, go learn something together. Travel to his side's country of origin, or go to a historically rich city a little closer to home: Washington, DC is an obvious but great choice for museums and landmarks galore.
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15Jam Out Together
Getty ImagesHe probably introduced you to some of your favorite artists. Bust out those "Dad moves" in Nashville's best honky-tonks and music venues, keep it weird at an Austin music festival, or hop across the pond to submerge yourself in London's iconic music scene.
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16Geek Out Over Vintage Cars
Getty ImagesThey just don't make 'em like that anymore. (Your dad and the car.) Whether you're collectors or just admirers, go back in time at a classic car show, like the Downtown Reidsville Cruise-In (pictured), the Charlotte Autofair, or The Elegance at Hershey.
Taysha Murtaugh was the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com.
Blair Donovan is a staff writer for CountryLiving.com, where she covers everything from the latest Joanna Gaines and “The Voice” news to home décor, gardening, DIY, and entertaining. She’s previously written for Brides and Redbook.
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