Dog-Friendly Activities Near ROA Airport

Big Lick Brewing Company is a pet-friendly microbrewery in downtown Roanoke, VA. They offer a great selection of craft beer, all brewed on the premises. You can also enjoy an abundant choice of food, from neighboring restaurants Beamer's 25 and Tuco's Taqueria delivered to you in the taproom. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and outside, year-round.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Salem Rotary Dog Park, located in Salem, VA. This fully-fenced off-leash pup recreation area features separate sections for small and large dogs, some shade trees, benches, water and clean-up bags.

Leashed dogs are allowed inside Mast General Store, a pet-friendly shop in Roanoke, VA. Visitors will discover an old-fashioned store stocked with country gourmet foods and mercantile items like cast iron cookware, speckle ware, vintage toys, candy, rocking chairs, jams and jellies, and so much more.

A Few Old Goats Brewing, also known as AFOG Brewing, is a small pet-friendly brewery in Roanoke, VA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside the taproom while you try their Cream Ale, Gose, Red, IPA and more. Because they brew with a two-barrel system, they don't often brew the same thing twice, so make sure to stop in to see what's on tap.

Black Dog Salvage, located in Roanoke, VA, is home to the Salvage Dawgs, as seen on the DIY Network and HGTV. Bring Fido to visit this 40,000-square-foot, dog-friendly warehouse filled with architectural antiques, custom designs and everything in between. They specialize in reclaiming and renewing architectural elements from turn-of-the-century to mid-century modern homes, estates and buildings. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash when visiting.

Let your pup burn off some energy at the off-leash dog park at Thrasher Park in Roanoke, VA. This fully fenced, grassy space offers separate areas for small and large dogs to play safely. Mutt Mitt stations are available, so please be sure to clean up after your pet before heading out.

Bring Fido to the dog park at Highland Park located in Roanoke, VA. Fido is welcome to run and play off leash at this fully-fenced one-acre park, which includes separate sections for large and small dogs. The play areas have a mixture of soft grass alongside durable gravel, benches, trees and pet waste stations.

Come by the pet-friendly Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage in Roanoke, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outside patio. Located in The Bridges Neighborhood, this brewery showcases delicious beers and new music side by side. They have weekly live bands providing the entertainment, while a five-barrel system brewery provides the beverages.

Golden Cactus Brewing is a dog-friendly establishment in Roanoke, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor tables. They brew every week and add different beers to keep things fun and fresh. Please note their brewery dog, Dingo, may be on-site to say hello!

The Hanging Rock Battlefield 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 Roanoke! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hanging Rock Battlefield 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.

Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Roanoke, VA. Wander haunted streets with expert guides revealing centuries-old legends and notorious spirits. Visit iconic haunted sites like The Hotel Roanoke, O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum, City Market Building, and Opera Roanoke. Leashed dogs can join the adventure!

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges is pet-friendly. Located by the Roanoke River at the base of Mill Mountain, bring your dog along to Roanoke's premier music venue. Hosts of touring bands, local groups, and a variety of tribute acts, there's a show to suit everybody's music tastes. Dogs are allowed at most events. There may be some exceptions and if there are that information will be posted on the Facebook event page. Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges is only open during event hours.

Blindhouse Beer Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Roanoke, VA. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you inside, but please note that the area is smaller. They offer a wide selection of craft beer you can pair with snacks and baked goods from Kind Baking Company. Outside food is allowed.

The Hanging Rock Battlefield 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 Salem! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hanging Rock Battlefield 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.

Visit the pet-friendly Highland Park in Roanoke, VA. This recreation spot features an off-leash dog park, picnic tables, tennis courts, restrooms and an open, hilly greenspace. Pups must be leashed when not in the dog park.

Check out the dog-friendly Thrasher Park in Roanoke, VA. This recreation area features an off-leash dog park, an open field, a baseball diamond and tennis courts.