Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dad

The daddies of 2012 come in all shapes, sizes and styles, but rest assured, there’s a suitable gift out there that doesn’t come in a tie box.

Dexter Patch has the inside guide to finding a great gift for Father's Day. Read on for plenty of ideas to jump start your shopping trip.

Outdoor Dad

Renowned for its outerwear, Eddie Bauer offers seasonal collections of fine-quality, all-occasion apparel, footwear, travel gear, and accessories. You will find a great selection here to make sure dad is stylishly equipped for his next hike or camping trip. Eddie Bauer is located on the Upper Level, Sears Wing.

For the true outdoorsman, check out the selection of fishing and hunting supplies at the in Dexter.

Sports Fan Dad

While a brand new Detroit Tigers jersey is always a solid choice for dad, you could score some extra points this Father’s Day by securing autographed memorabilia from various sports legends, too! Check out the selection at Legends of the Field and shop from the comfort of your home.

Chef Dad

Williams-Sonoma Grand Cuisine is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings and gourmet cookware. Williams-Sonoma's brands are among the best-known and most-respected in the industry, offering high-quality, stylish products. It doesn’t matter if dad enjoys crafting exquisite cuisine in the kitchen or grilling a barbequed meal in the backyard, William-Sonoma will have the best products for taking his cooking skills to the next level. The store can be found in Building C at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor.

PC Dad

For a more high-end gift, give dad the gift that keeps giving, a new iPad 3. Prices start at $499. Etsy.com is also offering personalized leather cases for the iPad starting at $62.

Concert Dad

Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor is a Ticketmaster Retail Location – perfect for the gift that gives dad a real treat and a chance to relax. Appeal to your dad’s inner rock star with tickets to Aerosmith and Cheap Trick on July 5 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, or draw out his country side with the highly-anticipated Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw show on Aug. 18 at Ford Field. You can pick your seats, purchase tickets, or pick-up your “Will Call” tickets at the Guest Services Center.

For the die-hard Dexterite, keep an eye out on Patch.com for our local Father's Day gift guide later this week.