15 Unique and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Millennials
One look at the news can convince you that Millennials are ruining literally everything - from Applebee’s to motorcycles. An often misunderstood group, Millennials are most commonly defined as people born between the years 1980 and 1994, and somewhere along the way have earned a reputation for being avocado-toast-devouring, Instagram-obsessed selfie takers who live out their life digitally without experiencing the real world.
But this cliché is disproving itself on a regular basis. The fact is, due to the lot they’ve been given in life, Millennials on the whole tend to be forward-thinking individuals at the forefront of most environmental and political movements. Not only that, but because of their access to and understanding of the online travel and tourism market, they also appear to travel and adventure more than any other generation before them.
So much for not experiencing the real world!
If you perhaps are not a member of this much-reported-on age group, you could be forgiven for being misled when it comes to gift giving. What is the appropriate gift for a Millennial? A selfie-stick? An avocado-patterned phone case? A pug wearing a bowtie? (Actually… does that last idea sound pretty solid?)
Don’t fret, Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers. Help is at hand.
Xperience Days is here to guide you through the most adventurous, the most distinctive and the most memorable gifts money can buy for Millennials, separated into categories to make it easy for you to find the ideal gift.
So wait no longer; browse our ideas below to find the perfect gift for the Millennial in your life, no matter who they are or what they love to do.
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Tours
NYC Yoga Tour
Alexander Hamilton Happy Hour
Tour
Milwaukee
Photography Tour
Sacramento
Craft Beer Train
Classes and
Activities
Vegetarian Indian Cookery Class
Speedboat Ride
Meditations
Pottery Class
Terranium Workshop
Indoor Rock Climbing in Los
Angeles
Gadgets
Portable Espresso Maker
Go
Pro
Moleskine
Smart Writing Set
Budget Friendly
Gifts
DIY Wall Hanging
Homemade Carry-on Cocktail Kit
Homemade Gift Baskets
Happy
Shopping!
Tours
If there’s one thing we know about Millennials, it’s that they’re ruining low fat yoghurt. Wait… no… that’s the wrong thing. If there’s one thing we know about Millennials, it’s that they’re adventurous and they like to try new things! That’s the one. Tours are a great way to see their home city in a new light, or to discover the secrets of somewhere new.
Price: $45.00
Namaste, and good morning yogis. This NYC Yoga Tour takes place just as the people of New York are waking up to the city that never sleeps!
Millennials are well-documented as being a generation focussed on healthy habits and self-care, and who can blame them? In a busy life filled with work, socialising and possibly stress, it makes sense to take a breather with some outdoor exercise. Yoga is regularly cited as a fantastic activity for improving physical and mental health, so give your Millennial the tools to take their practice to the next level.
During this 1-hour tour, they’ll stretch and soothe their muscles against the peaceful backdrop of Central Park. There’s nowhere quite like New York, and no better time to experience it than in the morning, when its many individual stories are coming to life.
Give them the gift of relaxation with this voucher, and watch as their happiness reaches the heights of New York skyscrapers!
Price: $30.00
The ten-dollar founding father … plus alcohol. We can’t think of a more winning combination than history plus beer, and we’re sure the Millennial in your life will agree. Treat them to ‘Another Round’ with this Alexander Hamilton Happy Hour Tour.
After the meteoric success of Lin Manuel Miranda’s historic brain baby, Hamilton, more and more young Americans are taking an interest in the history of their founding fathers. And a rich and storied history it is too: filled with victory, defeat, friendship, betrayal and love. And that’s just before 1836.
We’re going to wager a guess and say there’s a good chance the Millennial in your life might be a fan of the most popular musical ever made, so why not show them where it all began?
During this tour, they will explore the streets of New York while learning about Alexander Hamilton’s now famous story, and end with a pint in the notorious tavern where Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton broke bread before their dual. (Spoiler alert: it did not end well.)
We’re sure by the end of this 2-hour tour, their brains will be brimming with new knowledge, hops and history, with you to thank. Let’s raise a glass to that!
If your Millennial loves to learn new things about their city but doesn’t necessarily favor the first Secretary of the Treasury, you might find something for them by browsing all our city tours.
Price: $22.00
It seems like Millennials are one of the most visual generations yet, populating Instagram with much more than just pouty selfies. An entire culture of underground photographers regularly fills the site with visually stunning and unique images from around the globe, demonstrating the fact that Millennials really do have a unique lens through which they view life.
With so many Millennials taking an avid interest in photography, why not indulge their visual side with this photography tour of Milwaukee?
They’ll meet their knowledgeable and friendly guide in the Historic Third Ward, where they’ll be provided with professional techniques for taking unique shots.
Armed with this new knowledge, they’ll stroll through Milwaukee and capture the beauty of its Public Market, Scenic River Walk, Wisconsin Avenue, Art Museum, lakefront and more.
They’re guaranteed to leave the experience feeling inspired, exhilarated and proud of the incredible images they’ve captured.
If the Millennial in your life is perhaps not native to Milwaukee but loves getting behind the camera, browse all of our photography experiences here.
Price: $90.00
Yes, that’s right, it’s beer again. But really, you can’t go wrong with beer, can you? Especially not when it’s craft beer, consumed on board a Sacramento River Train trundling peacefully through the beautiful California countryside.
This is a truly unique experience for the craft-beer-obsessed Millennial in your life… and we hate to give in to clichés, but… it has occasionally been suggested that Millennials enjoy the odd craft beer, hasn’t it?
They’ll enjoy a scenic ride through rural Sacramento as they sample up to six craft beers from the region, walking freely throughout the train to either enjoy the fresh air of the open air cars, or take a seat in the enclosed carriages. This experience will all be topped off with a delicious meal to be enjoyed while listening to the live band!
Give them a gift with a difference with this tour, or browse all of our train rides here.
Classes and Activities
Classes and activities are a great way to indulge their passions, learn new skills and meet new people. Choose from the options below, or look at all our classes and activities here.
Price: $32.00
Really, who doesn’t like Indian food? It’s hard to go wrong with this one, so treat the Millennial in your life to the gift of cooking with this incredible Vegetarian Indian cookery class in Dallas.
Part of being a member of the adventurous Millennial generation is not just trying new foods, but making them, too! Not to mention that Millennials make up 42% of vegetarians in America, proving that more and more young people are making the switch to a meatless diet.
Whether the Millennial in your life is carnivorous or plant-based, this class is sure to intrigue their taste buds and leave them with a slew of Indian cookery secrets to put into action for years to come.
The best part about this class? It ends with dinner!
When the informative part of the experience has finished, the whole class will sit together and enjoy the chef’s culinary creations. Can you get them to bring some back for you? That’s another question.
If you want to view all our cooking classes to find the ultimate gift, click here.
Price: $31.00
Have we mentioned that Millennials are adventurous at all during this article? (Yeah, we just checked: four times.)
The point stands that Millennials are risk-takers who tend to enjoy a thrill ride, and there’s none more thrilling than this 40 Minute Codzilla Speedboat Ride in Boston.
Gift the Millennial in your life with an experience they’ll never forget on Boston’s first and only high-speed thrilling speedboat ride!
This speedboat features two turbo-charged diesel engines which generate 2,800 horsepower and speeds of approximately 40 miles per hour, so they’re sure to leave the ride soaked with a smile on their face.
Price: $41.00
Another proven tool for relaxation: Art!
If the Millennial in your life suffers from stress and is in need of a break with some art therapy, this 3-hour Meditations Clay Pottery Class in Albuquerque may be the perfect gift for them.
They’ll have a choice between a pottery wheel or hand-sculpting, and will be provided with all the tools they need to sculpt their own beautiful clay creations. The soothing atmosphere of the class is sure to straighten out any frazzled nerves, and their teacher will be on hand to offer assistance whenever they need it.
Price: $50.00
A classic decorative staple of the modern home is a unique bit of greenery – whether it’s a cactus in a cute pot, or one of the fascinating miniature terraniums created in this Brooklyn workshop.
If the Millennial in your life is even a little bit green fingered, they’re bound to appreciate this 1 ¼ hour class as an opportunity to let the garden in their mind come to life under the glass terranium!
They’ll be encouraged to indulge their imaginative side as they build a tiny world out of fresh moss, rocks and miniature figurines. All the materials they need will be provided, and the helpful instructor will be on hand to offer tips on how to create the best miniscape.
At the end of the workshop, they’ll have their very own personalised mini terranium to take home with them.
If the Millennial in your life is not a Brooklynite but loves getting creative, view all our art classes by Region here.
Price: $55.00
Indoor rock climbing is an exercise with a difference, so why not gift them with this incredible new skill? This 2 Hour Indoor Rock Climbing Class is designed to teach those new to rock climbing the skills they’ll need to scale the artificial wall and reach the top!
They’ll be fully kitted out in safety gear and guided by an experienced climbing instructor, who will teach them everything from how to put on their harness to how to use a friction-plate-type belay device to hold the rope for another climber.
Once the class is complete, they’ll have a whole week to come back to the Rock Gym and practice their newfound skills.
If your Millennial is not an Angelino, view all our climbing experiences here.
Gadgets
It goes without saying that here at Xperience Days we value physical experiences and activities over material objects – but sometimes, the two go hand-in-hand… check out the following gadgets designed to make adventure and travel that little bit easier!
Price: $49.89
If they’re a complete caffeine addict and love the great outdoors too, this is the ideal gift for those early mornings at the campsite when the portable stove isn’t quite going to cut it.
Funnily enough, good quality coffee is hard to come by in the wilderness – so why not make it easier for them with this portable espresso maker? The technology of this gadget fits neatly inside its sleek and compact packaging, and it requires no extra add-ons or extensions, so they can make 0 fuss coffee on the go.
Price: $283.77+
A bit of a splurge, but worth it for the ultimate adventure gadget! The Go Pro has gained popularity over the years for its attractive design, compact size and user friendly interface, making it easy for intrepid types all over the world to record their experiences, whether they’re riding a moped, strapped to the back of a Jetski, or diving underwater.
They can record whatever experiences they choose without damaging their equipment when they use this handy gadget.
Check out the Go Pro Model 5 here. For all Go Pros, browse this page.
Price: $134.00
Millennials are a predominantly creative generation who often express that creativity through technology, whether it’s through sharing photography on Instagram, or using blogging sites like Tumblr to share their writing.
This Moleskine Smart Writing Set combines the immediacy of putting pen to paper with digital file sharing, making it easy for them to upload their writing to their Apple or Android device without having to type a single word!
They simply need to write on the Smart Note Pad with the Smart Writing Pen to have their writing digitally transformed, making it easy for them to edit their words and pictures from anywhere!
We think this is a really special gift for the avid writer, so indulge their creativity with this amazing gadget.
Budget Friendly Gifts
Maybe a Go Pro or a portable espresso maker are not in your budget right now. We hear you, and that’s why we’ve compiled this section full of budget friendly, sustainable and unique gifts to make them smile!
DIY Wall Hanging
Price: will vary
Millennials are so integrated with modern technology, it’s common to have thousands of pictures sitting in their gallery reel on their phone without ever being used. But more and more young people are gravitating towards the more traditional way doing things – sending letters, listening to vinyl, and of course, having a physical copy of their photos to admire all the time!
This is a really simple and effective way to brighten up the home, and when it comes to giving it as a gift for someone, there’s a few different directions you can take it in depending on what they’re interested in. Check out the options below:
Photo Wall Hanging
Whether it’s a family photo, a group shot, or a piece of photography they love, wow the Millennial in your life by turning their favourite photos into unique art for their walls. You can upcycle pieces of wood to frame the art with, and use a triangle of string for them to hang the photo from their wall. Simple and effective.
Planter Wall Hanging
This unique gift adds texture and life to the walls, and is simple and easy to make. The planter then hangs from the wall and adds an extra dimension of color and personality to the home.
Book Page Wall Hanging
If they’re a complete book worm, indulge the reader in them with this unique and thoughtful gift. Print out the first page of their favorite book and frame it with upcycled wood for them to hang in their home and remember their favourite fictional characters every day.
Maybe they’d prefer one quote? Check out this idea. This gift is easy to make, but looks really special too.
Price: will vary
If the Millennial in your life fancies themselves a Mixologist but can’t get hold of a decent Old Fashioned at 35,000 feet, why not whip them up a DIY Carry On Cocktail Kit?
With this kit, they’ll be able to enjoy their favorite cocktails while they’re up in the air – from a Cosmopolitan to a Manhattan. Just remember, alcohol isn’t included in hand luggage, so they’ll need to purchase the fun part while on the plane!
Everything else they need you can include yourself in single-serving sizes, so they can indulge their inner Don Draper even if they only have hand luggage.
We think this is a fun and compact little gift to treat the Millennial in your life to a special travel gift with a difference!
Price: will vary
Everyone loves a gift basket, don’t they?
With this unique gift idea you can choose from whichever type bests suits them – whether they’re a lover of movie nights or someone who could really use a spa day. Show them you care by customising the basket to suit their favorite activities, and saving money in the process. The contents of the basket don’t have to break the bank!
Happy Shopping!
…And that concludes our Millennial Gift Guide!
We hope we’ve helped you find the perfect gift, whether it’s a gift experience, a gadget or a homemade treasure. And remember, if you have any questions about our gift experiences, you can leave a comment below!
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