Celebrate Father’s Day 2018 in These Places in Metro Manila

A simple spread at home might already be enough to make your dad feel appreciated on Father’s Day, but for a special and memorable meal, why not head over to DADS World Buffet? You can take your father all over the world through food with DADS’ amazing selection of international cuisines. Their offerings include Filipino, Japanese, Greek, Indian, and Brazilian dishes, with the US roast turkey, New Zealand roast leg of lamb, and our very own lechon (roast suckling pig) as some of the main stars.

DADS World Buffet also includes unlimited shakes, soda, and juice and a long line of dessert, so there’s no need to buy something sweet after your celebration.

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Address: P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila

Price range: Free

If your dad is a history and science buff, one unique place where you can celebrate his day is the National Museum of Natural History. The newly-renovated wing of the National Museum just opened last May 18 and it houses a wide collection of the country’s abundant flora and fauna.

Aside from strolling through the museum’s 12 galleries, you and your father can also marvel at the Natural History’s neoclassical architecture. Make sure to pass by the Tree of Life when you visit the museum and marvel at its DNA-like structure and humungous size.

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4/F Century Mall, Century City, Kalayaan Ave. cor. Salamanca St., Makati City*

Price range: PhP900 to PhP1200 per person depending on the session you’ll attend

Sip & Gogh can be the venue for a unique and relaxing bonding activity. This wine and art studio is perfect for a fun and chill activity even if you do not drink wine or if you’re not adept at painting. Your session with Sip & Gogh already includes all the art materials you’ll need, an apron, and a glass of wine with snacks on the side.

If you’re a first-time painter, relax! They have plenty of staff members to guide you while you paint. All you need to do is choose the artwork you want to recreate and paint away!

Address: 31 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

If the gaming gene runs in the family, Game Over PH can be a fun hangout place you can try this Father’s Day. Game Over PH is a haven for all kinds of players, no matter the age or type of games they’re into. May it be the newest consoles, high-powered computers, or good-old board games that you’re looking for, you can find them here. They even have the iconic Nintendo Family Computer that will surely take your dad down memory lane!

Game Over PH also has a nice selection of food and drinks so you won’t go hungry when you visit. All things considered, the only problem you’ll probably have here is which game you’re going to play.

Address: Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Ave., Entertainment City, Roxas Blvd., Paranaque, Parañaque

Price range: Starts at PhP5,950 depending on the hotel and room type

Some fathers just need a well-deserved day off, and a luxurious staycation at City of Dreams Manila will certainly reboot his body and relax his senses. For a deluxe overnight stay, you can choose among three international hotels namely Nuwa Hotel (formerly Crown Towers Manila), Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Hotel.

There is also a wide array of restaurants serving various international cuisines and a number of entertaining activities within City of Dreams. For some entertainment, the family can go to DreamWorks’ DreamPlay (PhP680 for a weekday pass; PhP880 for a weekend/holiday pass) or the adults can have fun at City of Dream’s in-house casino.

Check out our list of luxury hotels in Metro Manila or browse the Best Small and Local Hotels category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.

Address: 5773 Ebro Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City

Price range: PhP2,000 to PhP3,250

Up for a thrilling and mysterious celebration? Then you might like Escape Hunt! Escape Hunt offers an escape-the-room activity where you, your dad, or the family can play detectives and solve exciting puzzles in less than one hour and literally escape the mystery room. A minimum of 2 players is required, while a maximum of 5 people can be accommodated per room. If you exceed 5 people, don’t worry! You can book duplicate rooms and see which team solves the puzzle first!

You can help the Munch Family find their missing belongings at Mischief in Manila, figure out who the killer is at Murder at Home, or uncover who locked you in the massage room at Trapped at the Spa. Just make sure to do it before the time runs out!

Address: Francisco Legaspi Ave., Maybunga, Pasig

Price range: Varies per activity or attraction you want to avail

Is your dad the adventurous type? Then head to Pasig this coming Father’s Day weekend and spend a day at Pasig Rainforest Park, also known as RAVE Rainforest Park. Although the park is the perfect spot for an afternoon picnic, they also have exciting facilities that you can take advantage of.

Some of RAVE’s adrenaline pumping activities includes an obstacle, BMX, and skateboard rink (PhP100 for the first 3 hours for Pasig residents; PhP150 for non-residents), the longest zip line in Metro Manila (PhP80 one way and PhP130 roundtrip for Pasig residents; PhP130 one way and PhP180 roundtrip for non-residents). You can also challenge your dad with their rappelling and wall climbing facilities (PhP100 for Pasig residents and PhP150 for non-residents for first 3 hours) or spend the afternoon at their water park pools. For more details about the rates and activities, you can check out their website.

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