Dog-Friendly Activities in Grafton, VA

The Williamsburg Antique Mall in Williamsburg, VA, is a dog-friendly shop where four-legged treasure hunters to browse their 45,000-square-foot shop for antiques and collectibles. With over 300 dealers, you'll find buys on just about anything from vintage jewelry to exquisite antique furniture. Pick up a sweet treat from the on-site cafe and enjoy it at one of the outdoor tables with your pup.

Colonial Ghosts is a pet-friendly tour in Williamsburg, VA. Your leashed pup can join you as you take a spooky stroll with a tour guide who will share stories based on research and haunting eyewitness interviews. This attraction is among the Top 10 Ghost Tours in the United States.

Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Sly Clyde Ciderworks, located in Hampton, VA, where they make a variety of different hard cider from apples picked in West Virginia. The cider varies from classic flavors to blackberry mint, gin-infused, Colonial style and even habanero rosemary. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to sit inside or out as no food is prepared on the premises. If you do get hungry, they have partnered up with several food trucks from the area to feed their hungry guests while they enjoy their beverages.

Check out the dog-friendly Williamsburg Charter Sails in Gloucester Point, VA. They offer six different types of cruises and welcome Fido to join you on board for no extra fee. Their most popular sailboat charter lets you relax as you feel the wind in your hair or become a member of the crew. While on the water, you can navigate the York River and take in 200 years of history that links Yorktown with Williamsburg and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay.

Colonial Williamsburg is a pet-friendly attraction in Williamsburg, VA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you in exploring the grounds of the nation's largest living history museum. You'll meet dozens of costumed interpreters in period dress and see original buildings from the 18th century. Please note that dogs aren't allowed inside the historic buildings or on the shuttles.

Tradition Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Newport News, VA, where Fido can join you outside or inside the taproom. They offer seasonal brews and regular options on tap with a variety of types and flavors. Check their website for a schedule of special events.

Alewerks Brewing Company is pet-friendly. Bring Fido to hang out on the patio and beer garden. Your pooch is invited to keep you company while you sample seasonal brews and Alewerks classics, and water is available on request for four-legged guests.

Maker's Craft Brewery is a dog-friendly craft brewery in Norfolk, VA. They serve a variety of smooth, drinkable beers as well as craft soda to enjoy in their taproom or their large outdoor area with Fido. Well behaved, house-broken dogs are always welcome. Food trucks and other events are sometimes onsite; check their website for current schedule.

Copper Fox Distillery is a dog-friendly distillery in Williamsburg, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome in the tasting room, patio and garden. Try some hand-crafted whisky or one of several cocktails while Fido enjoys a fresh bowl of water. Charcuterie boards and flatbreads are available for snacking.

Williamsburg General Store is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along for a stroll down the aisles of this throwback shopping experience. Inside, you'll discover all sorts of simply southern and Williamsburg finds. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm.

Lightfoot Antique Mall and Country General Store in Williamsburg, VA is dog-friendly! Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to shop the 30 vendors with items ranging from antique furniture to handmade primitives to vintage kitchenware and much more. You'll find a little bit of everything when you shop with Fido.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, VA is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk through the beautiful 12-acre waterfront gardens at this early 20th century estate.

Windsor Castle Park is a pet-friendly spot in downtown Smithfield, VA. Fido is welcome to explore the 2018 acres of natural beauty along the banks of the Pagan River and Cypress Creek. During your day out, you and your pup can hike various trails, hit the dog park, witness the Manor House and go fishing.

Check out the pet-friendly Grandview Nature Preserve and Factory Point in Hampton, VA. This park offers 475 acres of salt marsh, tidal creeks and Chesapeake Bay beachfront. Bring your dog with you as you walk the 2.5-mile trail. Leashed pups are permitted during the off-season. Dogs are not permitted from May 15 to September 15.

Fido is invited to play at Meadowbrook Dog Park in Norfolk, VA. This off-leash facility has two separate areas for small and large dogs. There is also a water fountain for parched pups looking to rehydrate.

Spooks and Legends is a dog-friendly haunted tour in Williamsburg, VA. The Dead of Night Ghost Tour, Witches & Pirates Tour, and Conspiracy Tour are the only excursions in town given in colonial costume and done in first-person character, playing the part of a returning ghost of the past. All are entirely outdoors on paved streets. Friendly, leashed dogs are allowed on all tours.

Coastal Fermentory in Newport News, VA, is a dog-friendly craft brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table or inside the taproom. They brew a variety of beer styles including saison, IPAs, pilsner, sours, and more. Be sure to check their website for a list of dog-friendly events, live music, and food trucks.

Yorktown Victory Monument is a pet-friendly destination in Virginia's Colonial National Historical Park. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you visit this spot commemorating the 1781 victory at Yorktown and the alliance with France that ended the American Revolution. A walking path is also nearby.

Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Machicomoco State Park in Hayes, VA. This park features a paved trail along the main road as well as camping, wildlife viewing, picnic shelters, and more. Please note that pets must be on a leash under six feet and you must bring proof of current rabies vaccination. Pets are not allowed in any indoor public facilities and must be cleaned up after.

Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Yorktown Battlefield in Yorktown, VA. Enjoy walking the grounds and exploring the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War with your furry friend. You can also do a driving tour of the area. Please note that pets must be leashed and clean up after. Pets can't be left unattended and they are not permitted within the brick wall of the National Cemetery.