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Posted on: June 17, 2021

[ARCHIVED] 5 Gift Ideas for Dad

Fathers Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we know you want to find an amazing way to show your Pop some love. Look no further. We’ve searched high and low and came up with 5 great gifts that your Dad is going to love.

Axe stuck in a target


1. A night at Twisted Axes


Your Dad will be pumped full of adrenaline after an hour or two of Downtown Longview’s newest sport: Axe Throwing. Sit back and watch him throw sharp objects at wooden targets while you sip a cold brew. 


Ki Mexico at Greenside


2. A lunch out at Ki Mexico inside Greenside Beer & Beverage Co.


Ki Mexico is now serving lunch and dinner at Greenside Beverage Co. and Dad will love their Queso Frisco with Mole Enchiladas or Mad Porky Torta/Grilled Pork Chops. "Located inside Greenside Beer and Beverage bar. Our revolutionary tacos and everything else are made fresh daily with premium ingredients without cutting corners. Our Main ingredient: Love.


man with cigar


3. A cigar at The Smoking Aces Mobile Cigar Lounge


Even Dads like to be a little bit bad sometimes and a nice cigar and a game of pool fill the bill. You and Dad deserve some time away together and The Smoking Aces provides the masculine atmosphere that guys crave.

Men toasting with beer pilsners


4. A membership to the East Texas Brewers Association


The Homebier Fest is a community favorite and this fun event requires an East Texas Brewers Guild membership to attend. Dad will love sampling home brews and competing in the beer drinking contest. Just make sure to have a designated driver. 


Interior of Nip It Golf Center in Longview, Texas


5. A round of golf at The Links - Premium Indoor Golf & Lounge


Sometimes it’s just too hot to tote your clubs outdoors so a trip to the air-conditioned The Links - Indoor Golf and Lounge is the perfect solution. The venue has 5 large state of the art TruGolf simulators, which offer many of the prestigious courses from around the country. Play golf, enjoy a cold brew and an order of Divots— 3 large sliders with your choice of chicken filet with boom-boom sauce or pulled pork with BBQ sauce, sliced dill pickle, mozzarella cheese and purple onion on a lightly toasted slider bun. 


Also check out our list of 7 Awesome Offbeat Things You Can Do in Longview


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