Father's Day Ideas for Seattle 2010

Snatch up some cuff links or a shiny new paisley tie for Dad's wardrobe. Mario's stocks something for every father, from the Sperry-wearin' casual pops to the decked-out austere father-in-law.

This Wallingford specialty shop is an ideal place to spend a bit on your beer geek Pops, since a regularly changing lineup of domestics and imports are available.

If your Dad or husband loves an ironic gift, make him laugh with something from this unbelievably wacky store filled floor-to-ceiling with stuff you didn't even know you needed: mints that taste like onion rings, Jesus action figures, underpants for your pet squirrel and an entire category of bacon-themed novelties.

Your locavore Poppa will love the sustainable options at this awesome beer restaurant, where the food options (think high-end bar snacks, entrees and sandwiches) match the beer selection.

If Dad loves a serious steak, there's nowhere better than this downtown restaurant. It's a chain, sure, but one that knows what they're doing.

It's a rare man who turns down a dinner at this legendary steakhouse--impress your FIL with a lobster or filet mignon, but save room for the tableside flambe desserts.

"Cupcakes for a cause" is the theme this holiday at Morton's. Kids cost $25 each and dads get in free for a daytime cupcake decorating event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation; prix fixe steak dinner that evening is $69 per person.

Catch the matinee Mariners v. Cincinnati Reds game on Father's Day. Use promo code "father" to get a magnetic photo frame you can give Dad as a souvenir.

Take a leisurely stroll through this vast park--the city's largest. Especially great if you've got a family dog to bring along.

Nestled between Magnolia and Queen Anne is this golf course, complete with mealtime options like the "lunch bucket" to keep Dad sated and entertained.

With an inventory boasting the first presidential jet, a Caproni Ca.20 and the world's first fighter plane from World War I, this engrossing Tukwila museum is entertaining for poppas young and old.

Oggle boats of all sizes at Ballard's infamous locks, a picturesque setting of fascinating function. Bonus: the fish ladder, which offers a close-up view of salmon migration.

Celebrate the state's booming craft beer industry at the Washington Brewers Festival June 18-20. Friday is for 21-and-older only, but the weekend is all ages--perfect for hip dads with young kids.

Is the man in your life a former rock 'n' roller turned full-time dad? Indulge him at the EMP; also great for sci-fi buffs, as the Science Fiction museum is just downstairs.