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7 Gifts Guaranteed to Please Dad in Garden City

Regardless of Dad's interest you'll find a great gift for him in Garden City.

Fathers Day is right around the corner!

On Sunday, June 17, we remind dad of just how much we care about him. The question is, what do you plan to get Dad, Granddad or any of the other special men in your life?

Take a look at some fun gift ideas that you can purchase in Garden City. No matter what he is interested in, he is sure to enjoy one of these fun ideas below. 

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For the Dad Who Loves Sports...

 Dad is sure to love something sports-related on Father's Day. Dick’s Sporting Goods, located in Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City is the perfect place to find dad just about any piece of sporting equipment he could ask for.  Some specials running for Father’s Day include special pricing on men’s apparel, sports equipment and running shoes. Let dad try out his best swing at the driving range with a new addition to his prized golf clubs.  The Cleveland Men’s Launcher SL 290 Driver is reasonably priced at just $149.99 for Father’s Day and will be a sure hit for his next golf outing.

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For the Dad Who Loves His Electronics...

Is Dad always on his iPhone?  Is he constantly updating his computer software? The electronic savvy father will always appreciate a little upgrade to his most beloved electronics. Try giving dad a whole new direction with a brand new GPS system. Sears Department store on Franklin Avenue has dozens of GPS devices and other electronics that will be sure to please Dad.  The Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT 5 In. Bluetooth Ultra-Thin GPS is priced at $139.99 and will sure to be a hit. This particular device includes features such as an integrated FM traffic receiver with lifetime traffic updates. This device also receives information abut road construction and other delays before you get stuck.

For the Dad Who Loves Clothes ( and Accessories!)...

Dad may take great pride in his work suits and other neat and casual outfits, but what is a great outfit without the accessories? Try giving him something that he can wear everyday. Lord & Taylor on Franklin Avenue has a great selection of high-end watches that any father will enjoy wearing to the office, the game or to the Father’s Day celebration. This SEIKO Men’s Stainless steel watch has a classic silver and black design and is marked down from $200 to only $99.99 for Father’s Day. This watch also had a date display window and a push button release clasp. 

For the Dad Who Loves Home Improvement...

Fathers are awesome at playing Mr. Fix-It. Whether it comes to a do-it-yourself home improvement project or just a quick-fix to the family home, Dad is always on top of the project. Give him a helping hand in completing his task with some help from Lowe’s on Dibblee Drive in Garden City.  The DeWALT 18-volt 1/2’’ cordless compact drill kit will allow Dad to complete his projects and fix other problems around the home. The drill features a lightweight design and it’s compact design fits into the tightest conditions. Lowe’s price is $99 for the complete kit. 

For the Dad Who Loves Gardening and Landscaping...

For the Fathers who love having the greenest lawn and best landscaping on the block, give them some tools of the trade. Lowe’s also provides some great gardening tools and supplies to help Dad keep up with the neighbors. Some tools for success include the Kobalt Long-Handle Digging Shovel ($19.98), Osmocote Outdoor/Indoor Plant food (10 lb. bag for $26.97) and Corona 20- 1/2” Extemdable Fiberglass-handle Compound Bypass lopper ($29.98). These tools will for sure add to any father’s garden collection. 

For the Dad Who Loves Photography... 

Give Dad a gift he can use to take permanent memories of special family outings and vacations. The Sony Style store in Roosevelt Field is offering a bundle package especially for Dad. The Sony Cyber-shot H90 Camera Bundle is priced at just $219.99. The bundle includes the Cyber-shot H90 digital camera, 4GB class 4 SDHC memory card and a protective carrying case. 

For the Dad Who Loves Books...

Give any book-loving Dad the best gift of all, hundreds of books at his fingertips. The NOOK Simple Touch with Glowlight is the perfect gift, and priced at just $139 from Barnes & Noble Booksellers on Old County Road in Carle Place. This NOOk is unlike any other as it includes features such as being the only reader designed for perfect bedtime reading, the fastest, most advanced E Ink display for seamless page turning and the exclusive Best-Text and adjustable fonts for making words crisp and clear. 

What will you be getting Dad for Father's Day? Tell us in the comments section below or recommend other great gift ideas you've spotted in Garden City.

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