Self-Care
Let Dad pamper himself with a gift card to 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons in Wayzata. Services range from haircuts, facial treatments, shaves, and much more. E-gift cards are available for purchase from their website. eighteeneight.com
Classic Timepiece
You can never go wrong with a beautiful watch. Gunderson’s Jewelers in Wayzata has a wide selection—from Rolex to ORIS—the staff at Gunderson’s will help you find the most memorable gift. gundersons.com
Silk Tie
Nothing screams summer more than a colorful silk tie from J.McLaughlin. With a stunning array of colors and patterns, you are sure to find the one that speaks the most to his personality. Jmclaughlin.com
Dad Trivia
For the dad who can’t get enough of trivia night, this one from Lake Effect is catered to all things dad-related. From pop culture to sports, Dad is sure to be the king of game night. shoplakeeffect.com
Dine With Dad
With an impressive menu of pasta, pizza, and meat dishes, Dad will love a meal at Josefina. The outdoor patio area is the place to be in the summer—even better with a cocktail (or two!) Josefinawayzata.com
Boat Cruise
Grab Dad, the siblings, and a couple of friends and cruise around Lake Minnetonka with Paradise Charter Cruises! They have both private and public cruises, including a Father’s Day Brunch cruise on June 15 with delicious food and bar available. twincitiescruises.com
Keepsake Journal
The sweetest gift from the kiddos, this journal from the General Store of Minnetonka with question prompts is a great way for dads to share their life stories with the kids. Spark meaningful conversations, all in a beautiful keepsake journal. generalstoreofminnetonka.com
Brewery Outing
Treat Dad to local brews at Excelsior Brewing Company. With a wide selection on tap and fun events, day drinking will be a hit. You can even gift some awesome merchandise and beer from the taproom store. excelsiorbrew.com
American History Book
For the history buff, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and the new, highly acclaimed book Shots Heard Round the World, available at Excelsior Bay Books, is a must-have. excelsiorbaybooks.net
Summer Hoodie
Perfect for chilly summer nights around the lake or bonfire, Dad is sure to appreciate a lightweight, layering sweatshirt from Northern Drift that looks nice enough for dinner or a sunset cruise. northerndriftco.com