5 Gifts for Dad

Shopping for the right gifts can be a royal pain, so we talked to some local businesses in Hopkinton to help get their gift ideas that your dad will love.

1. Your dad may not be a "young man" any more, but that doesn't mean he can't be a member of the . While the location in Hopkinton is primarily used for outdoor activities and programs, a membership at the MetroWest YMCA will allow him access to the facilities at the Framingham branch as well.

2. If your dad is the outdoorsy-type you should consider encouraging him to get involved at the . The family-oriented club sits on a large plot of land where he can fish, hunt and shoot year-round. While you can't purchase a membership without going through an interview process you can get him headed in the right direction. 

3. Your dad probably has a love of something (other than his family of course). If you've been looking for the perfect gift to go along with his hobby you should check out . They have all kinds of books including history, travel, religion and Americana. 

4. Your dad might be like my dad; he always needs a project. The crew at is always willing to help and has the material he needs for whatever the next item in his honey-do list is. You can get your dad a gift certificate there and maybe he will finally finish one of the many projects he's been working on.

5. If none of those ideas work you can always take him out to a restaurant. has a great beer selection and the food is even better. If you take your dad on a Sunday night you can play trivia and see who really is smarter.