Ah, Father’s Day. A day of celebration typically filled with summer cookouts, sporting events, and gifts of new ties and coffee mugs. If you are looking for a truly special gift for the fathers in your life, check out our list of local shops — and keep the dad jokes to a minimum.
Lucky Knot | Alexandria & Leesburg, VA & Annapolis, MD, Locations Vary
Is the dad in your life in need of a new wardrobe or nice piece of clothing? If so, check out the Lucky Knot with locations in Virginia and Maryland. The Lucky Knot carries high-quality brands with a nautical feel such as Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Peter Millar, and more.
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Smathers & Branson | Online with HQ in Rockville, MD
Smathers & Branson offer timeless needlepoint products such as belts, koozies, coasters, shoes, keychains, and more. You can choose from an array of sports teams and colleges. You can even customize your own needlepoint design.
Brimble & Clark | Washington, DC
For the dad who has it all, Brimble & Clark offers the ultimate shopping experience – a luxurious custom-tailored suit. He can choose every detail from the fabric to the stitching and know the suit was made exclusively for him.
Casual Adventure | Arlington, VA
For the adventure dad out there, check out Casual Adventure, a local family-owned and –operated outdoor specialty outfitting store for a full range of camping and climbing gear, sporting goods, footwear, and more.
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Shinola | Online with locations in Washington, DC & McLean, VA
If you are looking for a gift that will last and always be in style, check out Shinola. From watches and clocks to beautiful leather bags and wallets, the craftsmanship is excellent. They even carry game sets for horseshoes, croquet, bocce, and corn hole!
Fahrney’s Pens | Washington, DC
There’s nothing like a well-balanced pen that glides across the page and Fahrney’s Pens, a Washington institution since 1929, offers an incredible selection of fine writing instruments, stationery, watches, and men’s jewelry. Visit in person or order online.
MANSE | Alexandria, VA
Located in Old Town Alexandria, Manse is a housewares and lifestyle store focused on unique and artisan-made products. From beautiful glassware, to cast iron skillets, and leather dog leashes and dust brooms, there is sure to be something here that dads will love.
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Rust & Feathers | Leesburg, VA
Rust & Feathers is a multi-dealer shop with a focus on repurposed vintage finds. Each dealer brings their own signature style including industrial, architectural salvage, European antiques, classic design, farmhouse style, mid-century, and an eclectic mix of art.
511 Tactical | Throughout the DMV, Locations Vary
If your dad served in the military, or works as a first responder, then this is the store for them. 5.11 is the pioneering brand making purpose-built gear for those who demand more of themselves while serving the greater good. As their slogan says, Always Be Ready.
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All Tackle | Annapolis, MD
Founded in 1999, All Tackle provides the recreational and professional fisherman a dependable source of high quality fishing tackle and related equipment at reasonable, affordable prices.
