12 Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Wondering what to get dad for Father’s Day this year? Below are some great Father’s Day gift ideas. You can show your dad how much he means to you with a gift that matches his interests, helps him take care of himself, or allows him to choose exactly what he wants. Of the following twelve gift ideas, one is sure to be a perfect match for your dad this holiday. The gifts range from fairly inexpensive to somewhat expensive.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #1: Professional Car Cleaning
Borrow dad’s car, or prepay at a local place that will professionally clean not just the outside but the inside of your father’s car. When the car comes back it, will glow inside and out and so will your dad as he drives a car that’s so clean it feels almost brand new.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #2: A New Suit
Make an appointment for your father at the local shop and prepay for a new suit and fitting. Afterwards, he’ll have a comfortable, new suit in the closet for work or special occasions.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #3: Health Club Membership
Stop by the health clubs in your father’s area and find the best one. Then sign him up for a years membership along with a few personal training sessions.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #4: Mini-Version Video Game
Get your dad a miniature version or computer version of his favorite video game when he was a kid. You know, the one he always brags about beating the highest score while at the pizza shop with his pals.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #5: Car Navigational System
Order and install a system in your dad’s car that will give him maps and turn by turn directions. He’ll never be asked to stop to ask for directions again.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #6: Luggage
A nice, new set of luggage is a great gift for any dad, but especially appreciated by dad’s who travel for work. If he doesn’t have a corporate account, include some gift certificates for his favorite chain restaurants.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #7: Wilderness Book
This gift will appeal to the wild, mountain man side of your dad. Get him a book about surviving in the wilderness or climbing Mount Everest.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #8: DVD of Major Events
This idea can be done a number of ways. If your dad is into world events, get him a DVD about major world events. If you dad is a sports nut, get him a DVD of major sporting events.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #9: Tickets
Get your dad tickets to a sport event at a local arena. If he’s not into sports, it doesn’t have to be a sports event. You could also get him tickets to a concert, racing, or other event that matches his interests.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #10: Model Kit
Do you know what model car your father has always wanted but never been able to buy? Get him a model sized version to put together and display.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #11: Barbeque Book and Utensils
Does your father spend half the summer pushing food around on the barbeque? Get him a barbeque recipe book and some of the utensils he may need or want to cook with.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #12: Gift Certificate
Wouldn’t you love to get a gift certificate? So will he. He’ll enjoy picking out his present, and in the end he’ll have exactly what he wants. The following is a list of places you dad may enjoy getting a gift certificate for:
Local Home Improvement Store (for the project he’s always wanted to do)
Favorite Coffee Shop (wrap it in a personalized mug)
Favorite Steak House (include a menu in the card)
Sports Store
Local Mom and Pop Bookstore
Video Store (purchase his favorite movie to wrap up with it)
Eye Place (for an extra nice pair of sunglasses)
Music Store

Which choices from the above list match your dad? Choose one and surprise your dad this Father’s Day with a great gift that shows how much you care.

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