18 Awesome Gift Ideas for Men (No Socks in Sight!)
Coming up with a unique and interesting gift for guys can be tough — a fellow can only use so many socks and neckties (if that’s what they’re into). Lucky for you, we have thoughts! Below, we compiled some of our very favorite gift ideas for men, from once-in-a-lifetime experience gifts to the top tech gifts he’s been eyeing.
1
Straight-Razor Shave
A grooming session might not be high on your list of gift ideas for men, but . . . maybe it should be? There’s nothing like relaxing under a hot towel before a hot-lather shave. In fact, after a massage (which also makes a great gift, btw), we’d rank this as one of the most relaxing gifts you can get.
2
Wine Tasting
If he’s a wine enthusiast, gifting a little excursion to a local winery, where you can try all sorts of different options and might even get a tour of the vineyard, is the perfect gift. Learning about wine while drinking it? That sounds like a winner.
3
Museum Tickets (or Membership)
Museum tickets (or even a membership) are a super-underrated gift idea, especially if the guy you’re buying for has a special interest and you can find the museum to match. Does he love history? Does he dig contemporary art? Is he mad about science? There are so many great museums, exhibitions and galleries to see. He’ll love you for knowing his passion and indulging it.
4
Cooking Classes
If the man you’re buying for knows his soufflés from his sautés, he may love the idea of sharpening his skills with a cooking class (or, get it for the guy that knows nothing but wants to learn). You might be able to find a class with his favorite chef, or one that focuses on his preferred cuisine. And here’s a bonus: you might get to try the stuff he makes. Win-win!
5
New Sunglasses
Any stylish dude would be thrilled with some new sunglasses, especially if you find a great designer pair that they wouldn’t have invested in themselves (psst — we have brands like Lacoste, Ray-Ban and Oakley). Even if they already have a pair, they’ll love having another option to allow them to switch it up.
6
Charcoal Smoker
This is a top gift for anyone who loves to socialize and entertain. What could be better than getting your friends or family around and showing off some BBQ skills? A charcoal smoker is something a little bit different. It’s an investment in having several future cookouts (and some darn good grub in the future).
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A Nice Dinner
Coming up with sentimental gifts for anyone can be tough, so we recommend focusing on something we all love — food! You might consider treating him to martinis and a porterhouse, indulge him with a trip to a Brazilian steakhouse, or trying that cute neighborhood Italian trattoria that you keep saying you gotta visit.
8
Concert Tickets
Whether he’s into the opera or Neil Diamond tribute bands (or Neil Diamond-penned operas), he’ll appreciate that you understand his musical tastes. Top tip: why not pick a concert that you’d love to see as well — it’s only fair, right?
9
Comedy Show Tickets
A gift idea that makes you smile — what a concept! What better way to do it than with comedy club tickets? They’re a great gift for anyone, especially if they want to bring their friends or another couple along.
10
Reusable Drink Bottle
We’re all getting more environmentally aware, so a thoughtful gift that’s useful and sustainable is often well-received. A reusable coffee cup or water bottle is something that can be a constant companion.
11
Skydiving Experience
Want something unforgettable? Well, they won’t forget being in total free fall. If they’re a bit of a daredevil, sign them up for skydiving from a plane or get them an equally enjoyable (arguably safer) experience in an indoor air tunnel. This is a high-adrenaline experience that’ll blow their mind once the air is whooshing around their face.
12
Axe Throwing
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the best mood or want to blow off some steam — everyone can enjoy an axe-throwing session! It takes some skill to master, but most people can get at least one axe fixed onto the target after half an hour of practice. Then, it’s time to see if they can manage with different styles and weights. It’s great fun, especially if they’ve never tried it before.
13
Wireless Earbuds
Does he have wireless earbuds? If not, he doesn’t know what he’s missing — or maybe he does and is just hoping someone will buy some for him. Find some great deals on this useful bit of tech, which provides excellent flexibility (gone are the days of getting tangled in wires).
14
Race Car Experience
If he’d love a bucket-list experience but skydiving is a bit much, consider a racing experience that lets him speed around a track in an actual race car. This gift is so fun and unexpected, it’s consistently earned a spot as one of our top experience gifts over the past few years. And if you’re getting him that water bottle, too, you can pair this gift with this bottle.
15
Book a Hotel
Yep, a night away from it all, either in a new location or an old favorite — it doesn’t get much better than that. You don’t have to go to a tourist town either. But if he likes the beach, I’m sure he wouldn’t complain about a seaside view.
16
A Pottery Class
If he’s always talking about creating things (be it art or engineering or anything in between), we bet he’d love taking a BYOB pottery class. Molding and designing your own pottery not only scratches any artistic itch he might have, it also leaves you with something you can physically display or use at home!
17
Virtual Reality Night
If he hasn’t gone zombie hunting or flying in virtual reality yet, he’s missing out. Virtual reality lounges are the newest and coolest trend in arcades and gaming. Gift him an experience that he would never (literally) be able to do in real life!
18
Tickets to a Game
Does the man in your life follow a team or play a sport? If he does, chances are good he’d love to see the pros play it live. Did you know that you can get tickets to professional games on Groupon (NBA, NFL, MLB, etc…)? Grabbing him a pair of tickets (cause you want to go too, right?) might just be the best gift of his year.
