Dog-Friendly Activities Near BTV Airport

1st Republic Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Essex Junction, VT. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or at an outdoor table as you enjoy a craft brew at this veteran owned and operated brewery. 1st Republic Brewing has a rotating schedule of events, including live music and trivia nights.

Reverence (Whales Tails) is a dog-friendly roadside attraction in South Burlington, VT. Created by Jim Sardonis in 1989, the striking 13-foot black granite whale tails symbolize the fragility of our planet. The sculpture is located between exits 12 and 13 on I-89.

The World's Tallest Filing Cabinet is a quirky pet-friendly roadside attraction in Burlington, VT. Built in 2002 by local artist Bren Alvarez, it stands 38 drawers high—each drawer symbolizing a year of paperwork tied to a delayed local street project.

Four Quarters Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery and taproom in Winooski, VT. With 10 barrels on site, they specialize in sours, stouts, and hoppy beers. They offer draft pours and cans to take home. Bring Fido with you while you sample their brews on the patio which includes lots of picnic tables and is enclosed and heated in cooler months.

East Woods Natural Area is a relatively undisturbed, 40-acre, mixed hardwood and conifer forest in South Burlington, VT. You and your leashed pooch to explore a 1-mile hilly loop trail. The Potash Brook runs through the middle of East Woods and the sunlit openings in the canopy allow for the regeneration of plant growth on the forest floor, which makes a pleasant surrounding for Fido to explore by your side. East Woods Natural Area can be accessed every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Oakledge Park is a dog-friendly park located in the South End of Burlington, VT. Nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, bring Fido to enjoy beautiful waterfront views while you have a picnic or relax at a bench. There are walking trails, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and convenient parking. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him.

Burlington, VT's South End is home to the pet-friendly Queen City Brewery. This local bar features over 16 rotating taps that owners can sample while sitting inside the taproom or outside on the patio with their pup. Their menu features lagers, ales, seasonal beers and more to choose from.

Quarterstaff Games in Burlington, VT, is a dog-friendly game store located in the Church Street Marketplace. The shop specializes in board games, card games, and tabletop favorites like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, and Magic: The Gathering. Well-behaved, leashed dogs may be welcome to browse alongside their owners while exploring the store’s selection.

Underhill State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Cambridge, VT. Bring Fido for a walk on one of the trails, a picnic in the pavilion, or simply relax in nature. It's situated on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mount Mansfield, in the 39,837-acre Mount Mansfield State Forest. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Black Flannel Brewing Co is a brewpub and distillery specializing in beer, food and spirits pairing in Essex Junction, VT. Fido is welcome to join you in the dog-friendly biergarten. Black Flannel Brewing Co offers a variety of craft beer by the pint or flight. You can pair your favorite craft beer with snacks like jumbo pretzels, pickled Shishitos, chips and more.

You and Fido are invited to uncover spine-chilling secrets on a nightly ghost tour with pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures, available year-round in Burlington, VT. Dive deep into the eerie history of the area with expert local guides on a tour leading you through the city’s most haunted and historic spots with your leashed pup, including American Flatbread, The Follett House and Railroad Crossing.

The Island Line Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Burlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Overlooking Waterfont Park and Lake Champlain, Battery Park was once the site of a military camp during the war of 1812 in Burlington, VT. Now a 14-acre historic park, Battery Park features include a promenade, playground, and historic monuments. The area is pet-friendly, but dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

Have some fun with Fido at the Essex Dog Park in Essex Junction, VT. This dog park is fully fenced, meaning your pup can run around off leash. This property is owned by the State of Vermont, and use of the park is free.

Let's Go Sailing offers private charter sailboat outings on Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, where up to six guests can enjoy a relaxing day sail or a scenic sunset cruise. Captain Gideon welcomes furry companions aboard this pet-friendly boat excursion, as long as prong training collars are not used.

Phoenix Books is a dog-friendly indie bookstore in Burlington, VT. Visitors can browse a wide range of books alongside their well-behaved pups. A water bowl is available at the entrance, and treats await behind the counter. The shop also offers toys, cards, journals, stationery, gifts and pens.

Bring your pup along for a shopping spree at The Essex Experience, a dog-friendly shopping center in Essex Junction, VT. This outdoor shopping mall has over 20 independently owned Vermont businesses, ranging from clothing, to homegoods, to footwear. There is also a stage and lawn where events take place like outdoor concerts. Keep Fido leashed as you walk around, and double check with business owners before bring your pup into a store.