Make Father’s Day memorable this year with a selection of unique gifts crafted right in Connecticut. Here are some standout options across various budgets:

Unique Walking Sticks

For dads who enjoy hiking, consider a hand-crafted walking stick made from local wood by artisan Carl Wolf. Priced between $20-$30, these sticks are beautiful and functional.

Hand-Rolled Cigars

If your dad cherishes a good cigar, surprise him with hand-rolled cigars from the Connecticut Cigar Company. Their original blend, featuring a combination of 10-year-old fillers from Nicaragua, is priced at $10 and available in various formats. More details can be found at ctcigarco.com.

Custom Sketchbooks

Shuttle Bindery offers handcrafted hardcover journals in upcycled leather, perfect for doodling or journaling. Prices range from $54 to $78, and custom orders can be made at shuttlepressbindery.com.

Cruise on the Mystic River

Why not take Dad on a scenic cruise aboard the Sabino, a historic vessel at Mystic Seaport? A 30-minute tour is available for $8 in addition to admission fees, with tickets sold at the museum or online. Visit mysticseaport.org for more information.

Handcrafted Lamps

For the reading dad, consider a beautifully crafted floor lamp from James Gardner Woodworks of Deep River, priced at $1,400 plus a delivery fee. You can reach out via email at Jggwoodworks@Outlook.com for inquiries.

Exceptional Whiskey

Connecticut Distilling’s crafted whiskey, named Charred, blends flavors from malt-forward craft beers for a smooth experience. It retails for $39.95 to $44.95 and is available at their tasting lounge in Waterbury as well as local outlets. For further details, see ctdistillingco.com.

Cycling Gear

For the cycling enthusiast, a set of luxury carbon wheels by Princeton CarbonWorks can elevate his ride. Priced between $3,150 and $4,500, they are available through local bike stores and online at princetoncarbon.com.

Each of these gifts celebrates the unique interests and passions of fathers, ensuring you will find something special for him this Father’s Day.