It’s time to look for that very special Father’s Day gift.

This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington.

If you’re thinking of a way to honor your father with a gift, there are some opportunities for unique gifts for fathers in West Columbia.

West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market

There are several vendors at the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market that may have what you’re looking for. It’s next-to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park at 425 Meeting St. The market is held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday (except July 3) from June-through-August.

Pedego Electric Bikes

Pedego Electric Bikes is at 521 Meeting Street in West Columbia.  Alyssa Thomas is the manager of the store. She said an electric bike is an excellent gift for dad.

“We may have a wife who comes in to buy a bike for her husband,” Alyssa said. “But what ends up happening a lot of times is the husband gets a bike and the wife finds out she wants one, too. So the husband and wife can ride the bikes together.”

In addition to bikes, Day said Pedego sells an array of accessories, including helmets, bike racks and other fun add-ons. Alyssa also said Pedego sells gift certificates that can be purchased online at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/west-columbia 

“The gift cards are a great idea to Rent a bike for an hour or for a half-day. It’s a chance to enjoy the bike and decide if it’s something you want to buy,” Alyssa said. 

State Street Trading Company

Be sure to browse the inventory at State Street Trading Company, 134 State Street. There you can find a more personalized or unique gift for Dad, including artwork by Jim Cheatham and Karen Langley, hand carved wooden duck decoy and USC Basketball Coach Dawn Staley’s newly released book. 

Check out the book entitled ‘Hidden History of Gamecock Football.’ It’s the perfect gift for a Dad who is a Gamecock football fan,” said Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading Co.

You can also find WECO-related rocks glasses at State Street Trading Company. Get the popular 29169 pillow for Dad, too. Lewis said her shop has many localized gifts that Dad will cherish.

TBI Massage Therapy

Debra Gallup of TBI Massage Therapy at 806 12th Street, West Columbia, said a large portion of her massages are men. And if your Dad is in a high-stress situation. He may need a massage to help him relax. TBI Massage therapists also offer massage to help relieve soreness in the muscles and tissue.

Outdoor Wood Furniture

Bill McEntire at Outdoor Wood Furniture at 718 Meeting Street in West Columbia, can help find that special Father’s Day gift or a gift for the grandfather.

Outdoor Wood Father’s Day gift ideas include top-quality Polywood wooden rocking chairs. Bill also suggests an all-weather Vineyard Chaise with Arms. The elongated seat and adjustable backrest allows Dad to stretch out for hours of comfort. Outdoor Wood also has a colorful lineup of all-weather Adirondacks.

Father’s day is almost here. Get out and buy something from a West Columbia business in honor of that special Dad or Granddad.