# Ways To Celebrate Father's Day and Make It Special This Year *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated April 2018* Father's Day is in a couple weeks, so here's some advice to make sure it's special and not just time to get another tie or "hand painted coffee mug".  ## Adults Can Celebrate Dad Too It seems that everything you see for Father's Day is about little kids buying stuff for their dad. But at a certain point that sentiment seems to go away as far as marketing budgets. It's OK though for a 40 year old to celebrate his dad though, so don't just focus on kids (even if they are cuter). ## It's OK to Include Pet Daddies Likewise, consider all of your doggie dads and pet fathers. Now obviously my dog isn't going to take me out to dinner but you can still plan a special outing such as a hike, picnic or road trip with your fur baby. ## Focus on the Experience Gifts are great but at a certain point it's more about the memories created than the item received. So think about ways to connect that item with a memory and create an experience that will last a lifetime. ## Go Out To Eat Somewhere Special Going out to dinner is probably the easiest thing to do, but make sure it's somewhere special. For instance - anyone can grab a burger but lobster is special. Plus, one thing I love about Red Lobster is that they are really good when it comes to food allergies. This makes it a great place to go if you are concerned about gluten or dairy free like my wife is. ## Gather Some Old Family Photos and Make a Photo Book If you feel compelled to provide a physical gift, make something memorable. One great idea is to take all those old family photos and mix them with your favorites on Facebook and Instagram then put them into a photo book for dad. This way you can preserve the images that you guys treasure. ## Take a Father and Son Road Trip  While I've gone on hundreds of trips in the past nearly 40 years, there are a few that stand out. Among those were the times I spent at the Indy 500 with my Father In Law and the trip my dad and I took to Darlington Speedway. It's those opportunities that help connect the generations and build memories. While auto racing might not be your thing, take that spirit and go on a hike or even a cooking class. Find something that you and your father share and make the most of it.   Details Written by: James Hills Published: 13 May 2016 Last Updated: 02 April 2018 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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