Unique Father's Day Gifts for Grandpa

By Southern Living
Nordstrom

Grandpa is a father, after all! On Father’s Day, we get the chance to show our grandfathers how much they mean to us. It can be hard to put into words just how much we appreciate everything they’ve taught us and everything they’ve passed down to us. That’s why we want to give Grandpa a gift he’ll love and use all year. Whether your grandpa is a gardener, a fisherman, a traveler, a hiker, a busy businessman, a wine connoisseur, a grill master, a musician, or a foodie, we have the perfect gift for him. Browse our favorite Father’s Day gifts for great gifting ideas. These ideas won’t break the bank, and they range from the classic to the utterly unexpected. Pair any one of these gifts with a card telling him how much you love him, and it will make his day, guaranteed.

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Men's Herbal Warming Slippers

Uncommongoods

BUY IT: $48; uncommongoods.com

These slippers can be warmed in the microwave for ultimate relaxation. 



 

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Rapid Fire Chimney Starter

Amazon

BUY IT: $19.99; amazon.com

This tool will help the master griller get a fire started and the food cooking in less time. 

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Marshmallow and Hotdog Fishing Pole Fire Roaster

Walmart

BUT IT: $19.99; amazon.com

Even though it looks like a fishing pole, this roaster is fun and functional for roasting marshmallows and hotdogs over a fire. 

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Vintage Glass Flask

Mark & Graham

BUY IT: $46, uncommongoods.com

Subtle and classic, this vintage glass flask will allow him to take his spirits on the go.

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Universal Garden Tool Rack

shopterrain.com

BUY IT: $38, shopterrain.com

For the grandpa who has everything, gift him something functional, something he’ll use—namely, this garden tool rack that will keep his shovels and rakes organized.

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“Papaw Since” Custom Men’s T-shirt

Etsy

BUY IT: $20+, etsy.com

Personalize with Papaw’s date of entry into the grandpa club.

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Barebones Waxed Canvas Gathering and Harvesting Bag

Amazon

BUY IT: $64; amazon.com

Perfect for harvesting his fresh veggies from the garden. 

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Grandpa Mug

bloomingdales.com

BUY IT: $11, amazon.com

Pair it with a bag of his favorite coffee beans, ‘cause he’s a superhero.

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Birds-Only Bird Feeder

UncommonGoods

BUY IT: $70; uncommongoods.com

This handmade wooden bird feeder will keep unwanted guests out of the food to ensure that there's plenty left for the birds. 

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Titanium Multi-Tool Collar Stays

uncommongoods.com

BUY IT: $34, uncommongoods.com

He’ll feel like James Bond with collar stays that double as handy multi-tools. (They can open bottles and tighten screws!)

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The Necktie Travel Roll

UncommonGoods

BUY IT: $24, uncommongoods.com

No wrinkles here! Keep him looking sharp no matter where he roams with this travel roll.

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Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker

Amazon

BUY IT: $99.99; amazon.com

This water-resistant, Bluetooth-connected speaker will let him play his tunes anywhere.

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

amazon.com

BUY IT: $18.95, amazon.com

224 pages of space, time, and the mysteries of the universe. He’ll love it.

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Self-Watering Pepper Planter

uncommongoods.com

BUY IT: $35, uncommongoods.com

He won’t believe how easy it is to grow his own chili peppers.

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The South's Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection

amazon.com

BUY IT: $26.95, amazon.com

Up Papaw’s barbecue game with Matt Moore’s compelling exploration (and recipes!) of the South’s best pitmasters.

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Travel Chess Set

Amazon

BUY IT: $33, amazon.com

He can take his chess game on the go with this beautiful travel set.

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YETI Rambler 20 oz. Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid

Amazon

BUY IT: $29.99, amazon.com

He still doesn’t have one, and he still wants one. Get Grandpa a Yeti.

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Booms Fishing L1 Fishing Pliers 13-in-1 Heavy Duty Multi-Tool

amazon.com

BUY IT: $26.99, amazon.com

These pliers are perfect for avid fishermen, but he’ll take this multi-tool everywhere, not just on fishing trips.

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Rabbit Vertical Wine Opener

bloomingdales.com

BUY IT: $49.99, bloomingdales.com

This wine opener makes popping open a bottle of vino a breeze.

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Duduma Tr601 Polarized Sports Sunglasses

Amazon

BUY IT: $29.98, amazon.com

Gift Grandpa some polarized sunglasses so he can look forward to long summer days on the lake.

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The Ultimate Sinatra Vinyl Record

amazon.com

BUY IT: $34.99, amazon.com

Because he’ll always love listening to the Chairman of the Board.

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Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit

uncommongoods.com

BUY IT: $38, uncommongoods.com

Treat your grandfather to a gourmet oil dipping kit—a personalized treat that re-creates (at home!) the best part of any fancy dinner.

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Metrokane Rabbit Whiskey Glasses, Set of 2

macys.com

BUY IT: $35.99, macys.com

For his evening sipping, gift him whiskey glasses that he can freeze. No ice needed.

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Cedar Shoe Trees

nordstrom.com

BUY IT: $19.95, nordstrom.com

He always needs them and never has them. Shoe trees are the gift that keeps on giving.

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Stanley Vacuum Bottle, 25 oz.

Walmart

BUY IT: $19.82, walmart.com

Every grandfather needs one of these classic, heavy-duty bottles for adventures near and far.

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OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Grilling Set

macys.com

BUY IT: $33.99, macys.com

It’s grilling season, and Grandpa needs some shiny new tools.

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Lineup For Yesterday

uncommongoods.com

BUY IT: $18, uncommongoods.com

He’ll love flipping through Ogden Nash’s celebration of baseball greats throughout history.

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Kabob Grilling Baskets

uncommongoods.com

BUY IT: $25.50, amazon.com

He’ll never lose a rogue bell pepper to the bottom of the grill ever again.

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Bushnell Falcon 133410 Binoculars with Case

Amazon

BUY IT: $41, amazon.com

These are essential for all his bird-watching adventures.

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Ted Baker London Solid Cotton Pocket Square

Nordstrom

BUY IT: $25, nordstrom.com

A sweet, simple gift with no frills and no fuss, just like him.

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