norfolk harbor
City Cruises / Norfolk / Special Events & Holidays / Things To Do / United States / Virginia

How to Spend Father’s Day in Norfolk (2025)

Get ready to spend Father’s Day 2025 with dad in a city whose downtown is literally booming. Norfolk is coming of age with a downtown filled with retail, restaurants, and the largest naval base in the world. It’s 66 square miles, features seven miles of Chesapeake Bay beachfront, is home to the Virginia Opera, and The Virginia Symphony, and features neighborhoods bursting with trees and flowers. It’s the perfect place that you’ll want to take dad on Father’s Day to celebrate how special he is. 

While we’ve all heard that Virginia is for lovers, it’s also for families. When celebrating Father’s Day, this city is full of love for everyone and is filled with a host of fun and exciting things to do with and for dad, including dining on the water with City Cruises!  

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco
California / City Cruises / San Francisco Bay Area / Special Events & Holidays / United States

Enjoy Father’s Day in San Francisco (2025)

The hardest job in the world is being a parent. The constant sacrifice and worry, the seemingly endless tasks, and all the headaches are made worth it to see your child happy. But who does not love a special day made for them sometimes? While some may consider Father’s Day a “Hallmark holiday,” showing your love and appreciation to the father figure in your life, or your child’s life, will mean the world to him.

What do you do for the man who has everything? Trying to find a gift idea for your parent or partner can be easier said than done. Most fathers typically only want some peace and quiet, and quality time with their family, fishing pole, golf club, or couch. So rather than trying to find the perfect gift for Dad, have a Father’s Day experience that will surely create life-long memories. There are so many things to do and choose from in San Francisco, but these are some things he is sure to enjoy. 

fireworks in washington dc
4th of July / City Cruises / DC Metro / United States

Celebrate the 4th of July in Washington, DC

When you think of the ideal spots to celebrate the birth of our nation, Washington, DC is an obvious choice. As our country’s capital and seat of power, it’s synonymous with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—the basis of what Independence Day is all about. And while there are plenty of political sites in the area to peruse—hello, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House—The District also provides several other attractions to experience, especially when it comes to 4th of July events. From attending “A Capitol Fourth” concert at the U.S. Capitol and viewing fireworks on the National Mall to seeing the National Independence Day Parade, options abound. So the question remains…how do you decide? That’s where we come in with the tips and tricks for making the most of the holiday when you head there.