Skip the Stores: This Father's Day, Give Dad the Day of His Dreams

No matter his sport of choice, a day at the ballpark with family in tow is a surefire way to make most any dad happy.

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Rent a boat for the day, sign up for a fishing excursion, or just take a trip the nearest dock or marina. It's the perfect time of year to be out on the water, and kids and parents alike will appreciate the outing.

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What better day than Father's Day than to share your family history with the kiddos? Take out old photo albums, scrapbooks, or whatever you have access to, and share stories about dad's younger days, and the family members who came before him.

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Whether they're old enough to play 18 holes, or putt-putt is a more appropriate speed, packing up the clubs and hitting the greens is a day that most dads will love to share with their lil ones.

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Pack a picnic lunch, and enjoy an afternoon of swings, slides, and money bars.

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OK, this one may be more of a treat for the kids than the man of the hour . . . But what dad doesn't love showing off his adorable offspring to his colleagues?

Play tourists by exploring your town on two wheels and stopping for a special lunch.

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Sign Dad and his little ones up for a swim lesson or art class. It'll give them a chance to bond and learn a new skill.

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If your partner considers himself a wilderness man, then he'll love an afternoon on the trails.

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Every guy has something he's always wanted to try but never got around to for one reason or another. Whether his is flying an airplane, driving on a racetrack, or swimming with sharks, look into ways to make it happen for him.

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Let him call the shots — from morning till bedtime. You may be surprised at what an infrequent occurrence this is, but with kids' busy schedules, and mom often being the one to run the family command center, Father's Day is a great time to give dad free reign over the family agenda.

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