Father Time
Father’s Day is a week away. Are you scrambling to find a gift for your dad even though he said he doesn’t want anything this year? That’s okay.
We can help you find Cincinnati’s best presents for dads. From the thrifty to the splurge, you’ll find something perfect, just like him.
Be dad’s favorite with help from some great local businesses of Cincinnati.
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Cincy Shirts
cincyshirts.com
1301 Main St.
2709 Observatory Ave.
The ultimate collection of Cincinnati-centric T-shirts, accessories, and more is found here. Cincy Shirts even has a special Father’s Day collection. If your dad is a fan of The Big Red Machine, he can where his heart on this sleeve, with shirts repping Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, George Foster, and, of course, Marty & Joe. You’ll also find locally inspired apparel paying tribute to area colleges, belove TV shows, and even the 3-way.
Dad more of a bug guy? Keep it timely with a funny cicada T-shirt.
Bromwell’s
117 W. Fourth St.
bromwells.com
Discover Cincinnati’s oldest business – established in 1819 – and find a wealth of manly gifts!
If your dad likes to grill, Bromwell’s has high-end gas grills (including the very cool Big Green Egg!), grill accessories, and tool kits perfect for summer barbecues.
For more than 200 years, Bromwell’s has been the local expert in fireplace design, installation, and repair. But for the summer, they can help with outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and patio heaters.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
2692 Madison Road
www.josephbeth.com
What dad doesn’t love books? Take a stroll through the bookstore and find tables lined with books curated for maximum dad appeal or shop best-sellers online.
Some Father’s Day staff picks include the WWII story Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown, Cobra by Reds’ great Dave Parker, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, author of The Martian.
Family Time
Findlay Market
2692 Madison Road
www.findlaymarket.org
Planning to celebrate Father’s Day with a traditional grill-out? Grab dad and take him on a culinary adventure to pick up fresh, local ingredients at Findlay Market.
You’ll find meat, chicken, fish and sausage at great vendors like Country Meat Co., Luken’s Poultry, Fish, & Seafood, LK at Findlay Market, and Eckerlin Meats. Stop at EM’s Bread, pick up some ready-made salads from The Gourmand Group and dessert at Dojo Gelato, and you’re set for the best cook-out ever!
BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport
bbriverboats.com
Make dad the captain of the ship and celebrate your father with a special cruise down the Ohio with BB Riverboats! With fabulous views and food, The Father's Day Brunch Cruise, from 1–3 p.m. and the Dinner Cruise, from 5:30–7:30 pm., will make this a Father’s Day he’ll never forget.
The brunch buffet includes Applewood smoked boneless ham, waffles, scrambled eggs, fresh baked biscuits with jellies and butter, and, of course, bacon.
For dinner, dad can enjoy marinated chicken, smoked boneless ham or salmon, with multiple sides including three cheese macaroni and green beans, plus dessert!
Loveland Canoe and Kayak
174 Karl Brown Way
www.lovelandcanoe.com
If dad would rather be in the water, than on the water, this is the perfect experience. Take trip by the Loveland Castle or down the scenic Little Miami River for a few hours, then have a bite to eat in downtown Loveland at one of its great restaurants including Paxton’s Grill and Tana’s Bistro or grab a beer at Narrow Path Brewing.
White Oak Garden Center
www.whiteoakgardens.com
If the dad on you list has a green thumb, this is perfect place for him. Whether he wants to re-landscape the backyard or just fill in his vegetable patch, White Oak Garden Center has all this and more including hard-to-find roses, houseplants, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, plus offers classes in everything from container gardens to planting pollinators.
Sporting Life
FC Cincinnati
1501 Central Parkway
www.fccincinnati.com
See the new, state-of-the are TQL stadium with dad and enjoy a day on the pitch for as little as $25.
Fans can experience the game up close and personal–the farthest seat from the field is 130 feet while the closest is 15 feet!
Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
www.mlb.com/reds/tickets/promotions
Take him out to the ballgame, all baseball season long! Throughout the summer, the Reds have promotions to fit all the father figures in your life.
“Fireworks Friday” after home games
Triple bobblehead day featuring Ted Kluszewski, George Foster and Eugenio Suárez on June 26;
Marty Brennaman pennant day on August 21
Billy Joel concert night on September 10;
Cincinnati Bengals
1 Paul Brown Stadium
www.bengals.com
If the Reds or FCC aren’t his thing, buy tickets to the home opener at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12. Joe Burrow is on track to be back by opening week and The Jungle will be rocking.
Kentucky Speedway
1 Speedway Drive, Sparta
www.kentuckyspeedway.com
Take a road trip for the road trip of a lifetime! Give dad the thrill of speeding behind the wheel of a NASCAR race car. He can let his lead foot go and speed around the 1.5 mile track.
–Jacob Mantle