Dads can be some of the most difficult folk to buy gifts for and with Father’s Day right around the corner it’s time to start thinking of some ideas. There are only so many ties, socks, and wallets you can buy before you just want to cut up your card and give up. But with a little planning and creativity, you can actually find a gift that your dad will like and that isn’t cliche.
For the Drinking Dad
Whiskey Wedge
This special glass freezes water into a wedge-shaped block of ice, making every sip perfectly chilled and avoiding the problem of melting ice and a subsequently watered down drink.
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Southern Bourbon Stout Beer Brewing Kit
With a little effort, you can now find all kinds of kits to inspire your dad to make his own beer, gin, whiskey, or rum.
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Homemade Gin Kit
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West Coast Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit
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Whiskey and Rum Making Kit
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Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses
But your dad also needs something to drink from. These beautiful and strangely tasty salt glasses are a great addition to his collection.
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Sling Beverage Cooler
A unique way to carry around beer without lugging around a cooler. Stylish, unique, and beer-friendly.
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Beer Cap Map USA
For the beer enthusiast, get a beer cap map and help him collect local beers from all over the US. Do you think you can help him get one from every state? Now, this is a gift that keeps on giving.
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For the Artsy Dad
There are also unique Father’s Day gifts for the dad with an artsy flair.
Fort Standard Balancing Blocks
Help your dad create his own MOMA-inspired desk sculptures with these balancing blocks.
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Baseball Stadium Blueprints
For the wall art lover, you can get your dad a blueprint of his favorite stadium or dog breed.
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Dog Blueprints
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Shakespearean Insults Chart
Sometimes dads run out of insults to yell at the TV or maybe he just needs to insult his boss without anyone knowing. The Shakespearean insults chart gives him a huge range of possibilities. Before you know it he will be biting his thumb at everyone he knows. Just a little Shakespeare humor there.
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For the Outdoor Dad
If your dad loves the outdoors, skip the gifts and get out there and take him somewhere. There are lots of things you can do to help the dad in your life celebrate Father’s Day.
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Fishing Trip
Scuba Diving
Hiking
Camping
All are great options to get your dad out of the house and celebrate a unique Father’s Day.
For the Adventurous Dad
Maybe your dad is the type for the outdoors and a bit of adrenaline. If so, there’s no better way than to take him on some sort of adventure 
Flying Lessons
Skydiving
Bungee Jumping
What better way to help your dad feel young again than to take him on one of these exciting trips. Hopefully, he’s not scared of heights.
For the Tired Dad
After all the outdoor activities and adventure, you might have to get him another gift. A tired dad is one who needs to rest and relax.
Spa Day
Take him to a local spa and get him a few treatments: facial, mud bath, massage, whatever he wants. You might have to push him a bit, but once he experiences all this luxury it might be difficult to keep him away from the spa.
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Couch Arm Table
He might also need to spend some time on the couch relaxing his muscles. He won’t have to reach far for his favorite drink or snack with this unique arm table.
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For the Foodie Father
Some dads are the foodie types. Maybe they love cooking, going out to eat, or learning everything they can from the Food Network. These unique gifts are a perfect Father’s Day treat for these types.
Molecular Gastronomy Kit
Nothing says expert chef like molecular gastronomy. Help him impress all his foodie buddies with this mixture of food and chemistry.
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Boozy Caramels
For a mix of sweet caramel and a bit of his favorite alcohol, buy your dad some of these sweet treats.
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Avocado Tree Starter Kit
If might be a while before you get an avocado out of this tree, but it will be worth the wait if you live in an area where you can plant it outside.
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Kabob Grilling Baskets
Maybe a bit on the cliche side, but we couldn’t leave out the dads who love to grill.
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With so many unique options, there’s no excuse for getting the dad in your life that same old lame Father’s Day gift. So get shopping and find something for your type of dad. We’re sure he will love it, but if not, we’re sure there’s a pair of socks you could regift him. Maybe your dad is just a sock dad after all!
