This Father’s Day, think beyond the boring tie or golf clubs. Boulder makes it super easy to find unique, locally crafted gifts for whoever’s on your list. Show the dads in your life some love this Father’s Day with a thoughtful gift from one of these local retailers. Here are our picks:
For the Health-Conscious Dad
Acupuncture at Element 6
Treat Dad to a day of pampering and relaxation at Element 6, an acupuncture, massage, and bodywork clinic. An acupuncture treatment can help Dad in so many ways, including sports injuries, chronic and acute pain, digestion, anxiety, depression…the list goes on and on.
CrossFit Membership
Help Dad stay healthy and up his fitness game by getting him a punch card or membership to one of Boulder’s most beloved CrossFit gyms, CrossFit Roots or CrossFit Sanitas. Both offer private training sessions, so Dad can hone in on his goals and receive one-on-one attention from a professional.
For the Active Dad
Outdoor Gear from Fjallraven
Fjallraven’s functional and durable outdoor gear is perfect for Dad’s next hiking, biking, or camping trip—or just for trekking around town. From jackets and sweaters to handmade boots and backpacks, you’ll find something that will keep Dad prepared for pretty much any outdoor condition.
Fly Fishing Gear from Front Range Anglers
For the dad who’d rather be in a lake, stream, or creek, Front Range Anglers carries everything he’ll need for a day of fly fishing, including flies and fly boxes, rods, reels, lines, nets apparel—you name it. Take it one step further and treat Dad to a guided fly fishing trip, where a professional will show him how it’s done in and around the Front Range.
For the Fashion-Forward Dad
Men’s “Lingerie” from Christina’s Luxuries
When it comes to—ahem—quality undergarments, who says women get to have all the fun? Christina’s Luxuries carries a line of men’s “lingerie,” whose combination of technology and innovation make them “the most comfortable, high-performance underwear ever made specifically for men”. Get him a pair, and let him be the judge!
Everyday Fashion from Ninox
For the man who’s just as comfortable on a mountain as he is in the city, the pieces at Ninox are sure to become his go-to wardrobe staples. This designer menswear company based in Boulder sells classic, timeless pieces that Dad is sure to love.
A Custom Fit by the Bespoke Edge
The days of ill-fitting clothes are over. The Bespoke Edge , a luxury men’s custom clothing company, will come directly to his home or office anywhere on the Front Range to take his measurements, let him see and feel the fabric, and examine all the little details that go into making his clothes. He’ll never look at a pair of pants the same way again.
Hats from Royal Stag
Complete Dad’s spring and summer look with a hat from Royal Stag that lets Dad’s personality shine through. All of their hats are handcrafted and completely unique, and they’re bound to make Dad look like the hippest guy in the room.
Rustic Favorites from Cedar & Hyde
Dad will love browsing this modern-day mercantile in the heart of Boulder. Cedar & Hyde is the perfect place to pick up a few additions to Dad’s spring wardrobe (or stock up on delicious-smelling lotions for yourself). Treat him to an afternoon of shopping, or give him a gift card and let him peruse at his own pace.
Get Contemporary at Nod & Rose
This down-to-earth boutique in downtown Boulder specializes in classic yet contemporary clothing. Nod & Rose is the spot to snag those classic looks for your man that will take him straight from the office to Mountain Sun.
Father’s Day is a great excuse to show all the dads in our lives how much we appreciate them. Tell us how you’ll be celebrating with Dad this year in the comments below!