Father's Day Ideas

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: June 12, 2008

Whether your dad's a suit and tie man or a purely jeans guy, here is a list of ways to keep him entertained--and remind him how grateful you are.

On this page:For the Active Dad, For the Gourmand Dad, For the Hip Dad.

For the Active Dad

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Everett Aqua Sox Baseball
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    3802 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 (map)

    Enjoy America's favorite pastime with Dad at this family-friendly Mariners-affiliated single-A farm team.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Selene Seattle
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    2046 Westlake Avenue North Slip 28, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Whether your dad's a ship captain or simply owns boat shoes, you can find classes for him here, or treat him to a chartered cruise on Lake Union at sunset or a jaunt over the Ballard Locks.

For the Gourmand Dad

  1. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Armandino's Salumi
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    309 Third Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Impress Dad with your knowledge of house-cured meats, or at least where to get them, at this charming family-owned establishment.

  2. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Pike & Western Wine Merchants
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    1934 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Scour the shelves to find Dad's favorite wine, or treat him to a bottle from such local favorites as Canoe Ridge, Isenhower, or Chateau Ste. Michelle.

  3. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Union
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    1400 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Fete your father with a feast at Chef Ethan Stowell's upscale restaurant near Pike Place Market.

For the Hip Dad

  1. 6 Twenty Twenty
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    5208 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Pick up a hand-stitched vintage tie for your fashion-conscious dad at this Ballard hot spot.

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lunchbox Laboratory
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    7302 1/2 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 (map)

    Lauded as the hottest new restaurant in town, Scott Simpson's burger joint is sure to charm even Dick's purists.

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended David Lawrence Inc
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    1318 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Conveniently located in the heart of the shopping district, here you will find smartly tailored menswear for Dad, ranging from classic fedoras and neckties to extravagant leather driving moccasins.