Dog-Friendly Activities in Braddock Heights, MD

8 Chains North is a dog-friendly boutique farm winery showcasing handcrafted, Old-World-style wines in Waterford, VA. Their philosophy: Great wines are made in the vineyard. The warm and inviting tasting room has stunning vineyard views. Dogs are welcome inside and outside at the winery, and there's even a fenced off-leash area for your dog to run and frolic with other friendly canines! Open year-round, the winery offers an extensive patio during the season, and a roaring fireplace in the cold-weather months. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff looks forward to making your visit a truly memorable one.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields.

Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Ballenger Creek Dog Park features a small and large dog area for Fido and friends to enjoy some off-leash exercise in Frederick, MD. This well-maintained park on four acres features benches and water. There are also nearby walking trails outside of the fenced area, where you can enjoy a walk with your leashed pup.

McClintock Distilling Co. welcomes dogs to join their owners for pet-friendly tours and tastings of gin, white whiskey and vodka. Located in downtown Frederick, MD, limited parking is available at the distillery and additional parking can be found at the Carroll Creek Parking Garage. Check their website in advance for tour times and tasting hours.

Breaux Vineyards is a 404-acre winery and estate with stunning mountain views in Purcellville, VA. This pet-friendly vineyard offers wines harvested from 17 varieties of grapes. Leashed dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor seating areas overlooking the vineyards, at Dog Days at Breaux, and in the Old Tasting room (Vin97). Dogs are prohibited from the Orleans patio, which is reserved for 21+ visitors without dogs.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Morven Park Grounds in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy exploring the scenic gardens, have a picnic on the grounds or hike the nature trails with your furry friend. Please note that pets aren't permitted in any buildings and must be cleaned up after.

A dog-friendly winery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson, MD is a great place to stop for a relaxing wine and cheese pairing. You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a seat on the outdoor patio featuring cafe tables, string lights and a fire pit. Sample their famous, award-winning Bordeoux-style wines while taking in scenic vineyard views.

As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion.

Washington Monument State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Middletown, MD. You and Fido can hop on a section of the Appalachian Trail to get to the centerpiece of the park, Washington Monument, the first completed monument in George Washington's memory. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess after them.

Steinhardt Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Frederick, MD. Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table, where he'll be lavished with attention. They strive to create the best artisan beer possible by combining tradition, creativity and the finest ingredients.

Monocacy Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Frederick, MD, where Fido is welcome inside the taproom or an outdoor table. Sip a bottle of Gose of Althea sour, Brewtus stout, or Riot Rye, with your canine companion in tow. Food trucks are often parked at Monocacy Brewing offering tasty bites to enjoy alongside your favorite brew.

Hagerstown Premium Outlets is home to all types of brand name stores in Hagerstown, MD. This dog-friendly shopping destination welcomes Fido to join you for some exercise and window shopping. Some of the stores allow you to bring pups in, but be sure to ask before entering. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after, and clean up stations are on site for your convenience.

Antietam Creek Vineyards in Sharpsburg, MD welcomes Fido on a leash as long as he is well-behaved and respectful of other pups. This former dairy farm has been re-imagined into a wine production facility and tasting room. Located in the foothills of South Mountain, this dog-friendly rural space offers sweeping views of hills and fields to enjoy while sampling a glass of wine.

Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their humans on the Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry. These 90-minute pet-friendly walking tours take visitors through the historic Lower Town neighborhoods of Harpers Ferry, WV. Participants are guided to sites and buildings where ghostly phenomenons have been reported while explaining, through legends and historical events, why ghosts may choose to haunt a particular location.

The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) 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 Purcellville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD). 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at an outdoor table at the pet-friendly winery, Walsh Family Wine, in Purcellville, VA. Enjoy a variety of wines by the glass or in a tasting with your furry friend by your side. You can bring your own food to enjoy a picnic outside or they also serve light bites.

Antietam National Battlefield is a pet-friendly destination in Sharpsburg, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you step back in time at the historical battlefield. The site is situated on fields among the Appalachian foothills near the Potomac River, giving visitors a great area to walk their dogs. Stone arch Burnside's Bridge and a field hospital museum are also located there.

Prospect Point Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Frederick, MD that allows dogs to join their owners at tables in the beer garden or inside the taproom. They offer a variety of craft beers that you can enjoy in a pint or as part of a flight.

The outdoor seating in the garage and Beer Garden at Attaboy Beer in Frederick, MD, are dog friendly. This independent brewery brews NEIPAs, IPAs and pales, as well as Belgians and some seasonal fruit beers. They have chips for purchase and welcome outside food. Food trucks on premises most days; check their website for current schedule. Please note your pup can't join you as you go in to order.