Enough already with the paisley ties and golf balls. This year, give Dad an adrenaline surge!
You might take him fly-fishing in Montana or cycling through the Berkshires, for example. Or you could take it up a notch and give something that will provide a serious rush.
A lot of families are letting go this Fathers Day. Spending on Dad is expected to soar — to an average of $106.49 per Dad, up from $94.32 last year and the highest figure in the eight-year history of an annual National Retail Federation survey. Total spending on Fathers Day gifts will reach an estimated $11.1 billion.
According to the survey, more people will be taking Dad on a special outing, spending $2.1 billion on activities like golf, eating out or the movies. Dads will also receive gift cards ($1.4 billion), sporting goods ($653 million) and automotive accessories ($593 million). Traditional Fathers Day gifts like electronics ($1.3 billion), clothing ($1.4 billion), home improvement or gardening tools and appliances ($1.4 billion) and books or CDs ($598 million) will also remain popular.
But if you want to break the mold, here are some ideas that are especially popular among Fathers and sons. Warning: These are not for the timid and they will set you back plenty. But what a memory you’ll have. Here, then, are six ideas for over-the-top splurging on Dad this year:
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