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Guide to Gift Ideas on Father's Day in Detroit

Dining Options and Gift Ideas in 2012

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The focus is a little different when it comes to dad. Unlike mom who prefers a fine-dining experience and jewelry or flowers, dad appreciates a good beer selection, gadgets and sports. That's why it is smart to consult a Guide to Gift Ideas on Father's Day in Detroit.

Dining Option: Beach Picnic

Metro Park BeachPhoto © Ri Pizza
As might be expected, the Great "Lake" State has plenty of swimming and beach opportunities. From small swimming holes to Great Lake beaches, the Metro Detroit area has it all. When planning your day for Dad at the beach, it helps to look at crowd information, boat rental availability, general descriptions and other amenity information.

Dining Option: Restaurants, Breweries and Sports Bars

Paint Creek Tavern, RochesterPhoto © Laura Sternberg, Licensed to About.com

Dad goes in for something a little different from mom; he's more about the beer selection and plasma screens. In addition to a hand full of Father's Day brunches in the Metro-Detroit area, there are plenty of restaurants, breweries and sports bars.

Gift Suggestion: Baseball Tickets

Comerica ParkPhoto © Laura Sternberg, Licensed to About.com

Dad loves his sports and baseball is big in the Metro Detroit area. Help him be there when the Tigers catch fire. There are also Class A and AAA ballparks within driving distance of the Metro Detroit area, as well as a host of other sporting events.

Gift Suggestion: Casino Getaways

Poker Room at MotorCity CasinoPhoto courtesy MotorCity Casino
Most casinos have a sports-betting parlor, but blackjack and craps are nice alternatives for dad to win it big. He can also take in a show, have a great meal and sleep in.

Gift Suggestion: Movie

MJR Theatres, Partridge Creek MallPhoto © Laura Sternberg, Licensed to About.com
Happiness is...a tub of popcorn and an action flick. Whether he likes it big and in 3-D at an IMAX theater or dramatic and dark at one of the theaters catering to independent movies, there is a theater in town for dad.

Gift Suggestion: Detroit-Inspired and/or Michigan-Made Merchandise

Bee Vang, Clint Eastwood and Ahney Her of 'Gran Torino'Photo © Albert E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

Whether dad is a die-in-the-wool Detroiter or simply home-sick and living elsewhere, there are a lot of great Detroit-inspired and/or Michigan-made gifts to choose from. Options include food items, Detroit-inspired movies, sports merchandise and Michigan-made products.

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