Adventure-Loving Dads

Foolish Pleasure Hot Air Balloon Rides

Soar over the Tucson Mountains and see Saguaro National Park West from above in a hot air ballon ride with Foolish Pleasure Hot Air Balloon Rides in Marana. Foolish Pleasure's flying season is primarily in the fall and winter, but you can reserve your excursion now!

Skydiving

Free fall from 10,000 feet over Avra Valley from the Marana Regional Airport with Skydive Marana.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson in Marana has everything from fancy bikes to cool t-shirts, and plenty of accessories. You'll find the world of Harley more fun than you ever imagined.

Helicopter Tours

Volare Helicopters offers aerial sightseeing tours of locations all around Tucson, including Downtown Tucson, the Catalina Foothills, Gates Pass, and Mount Lemmon! See the area's scenery from a completely new perspective!

Early Riser and Outdoor-Loving Dads

Morning Hike or Bike Tour

Take Dad on a hike or bike ride in the Tortolita Mountains, with nine different trails for all skill levels, complete with a variety of terrain and scenery! On the other side of Marana, you can trek through the maginicent cactus forests of Saguaro National Park, and the rugged slopes of the Tucson Mountains. If Dad is more into cycling, try a run up and back down Dove Mountain Boulevard, or hit The Loop Shared-Use Path, starting at the El Rio Preserve and running along the Santa Cruz River.

Birding Expedition

Marana is one of the prime locations in the country for bird watching! Check out our guide to birding hotspots.

Golf-Loving & Axe-Throwing Dads

Book a Tee Time at one of Marana's Beautiful, Championship-Level Golf Courses

For the avid golfer, nothing beats The Golf Club at Dove Mountain (which previously played host to the Accenture Match Play tournament), The Highlands at Dove Mountain, and Quarry Pines. All of Marana's golf courses feature creative, challenging holes, spectacular views, and on-site dining options!

An Afternoon at TopGolf

Even if you aren’t a golfer, try Topgolf Marana. You can enjoy watching Dad track his stats on the fancy computerized system! Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, or dinner, and drinks on the rooftop patio.

Splitting Timber Axe Throwing

So your Dad is an axe thrower? Take him to Splitting Timber Axe Throwing at Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center! Did you know that Splitting Timber played host to the 2019 World Axe Throwing Championship?

Beer-Loving and Foodie Dads

Decadent Breakfast at one of 12 Places in Marana

For decadent breakfast there are many choices, such as Baja Café on Ina Road, with extravagant dishes including the Coyote Eggs Benedict (photo: Edible Baja Arizona), and cocktails. 

Craft Beer

For craft beer, Catalina Brewing Company & Button Brew House are some of the most popular microbreweries, with both offering beer made with Sonoran Desert ingredients and seasonal beers that taste like no others in town. Dove Mountain Brewing Company is also very popular, featuring house brews and craft brews from around the region on-tap, as well as great food. All three also offer flights for tasting the latest on tap. And although they don't brew their own beers, Casa Marana, Growler's Taphouse, and Caps & Corks all feature a wide variety of craft beers from around Southern Arizona, the Southwest, and the country, in addition to great food.

Dinner at One of Marana's Restaurants

If it's a great steak you're looking for, you can't go wrong with Li'l Abner's Steakhouse for authentic, mesquite grilled steak, cooked outside – just like Dad’s. Or check out one of Marana's many other great restaurants!

Arts & Culture-Loving Dads

Movie Night

Take Dad to the movies at Harkins Arizona Pavilions 12 and then to nearby Casa Marana Craft Beer + Wine, one of the top hangout spots in Marana!

Visit Guitar Center

If your Dad is into music then you must head over to Guitar Center to whet his appetite for picks, strings, or bigger equipment (toys). Oh, the choices!

For Dads That Hate to Shop for Themselves

Rebrand Dad

Is it time to rebrand Dad? You can find everything to up Dad's fashion game, from sporty to surf cool to leather at the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center, featuring Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tommy Hilfiger, PacSun, Vans, Converse, Sunglass Hut, to list but a few of the 70 stores. Arizona Pavilions Marketplace also offers great prices on men's clothing at Ross Dress for Less, Kohl's, and T.J. Maxx.