Dog-Friendly Activities in Hampton, VA

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 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.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Sandy Bottom Bark Park in Hampton, VA. This fenced pup recreation area features ample space for your pup to do some off-leash running. There are also water fountains, benches, plenty of shade and an obstacle course. All dogs must be registered to enter the park.

Pets love the chance to make friends and play off leash at the fenced Ridgway Bark Park in Hampton, VA. This pup recreation area spans over an acre and features covered and open seating for humans. A license and tags are required.

Captain Hoggs Charter Service is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed salty sea dog along with you to enjoy some of the best charter fishing in the Williamsburg Virginia area. This comfortable charter boat will take you and your dog to see the sights, attempt to catch fish, enjoy the sunsets and more. Charters are available from 6:30am.

Oozlefinch Beers & Blending is a dog-friendly brewery in the Fort Monroe area of Hampton, VA. Fido is welcome both inside the taproom and on the spacious patio outside overlooking the waterfront, complete with firepits and lawn games. Just please don't allow pups in the barrel room. The brewery offers a rotating selection of experimental styles and reimagined classic brews designed to surprise and satisfy a wide range of palates. They often host food trucks and guests are also invited to bring their own food.

Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Hampton, VA. Walk 1 mile with expert guides past Algernourne Oak, Chapel of the Centurion, Fort Monroe National Monument and Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe. Outdoor-only, leashed pups welcome—perfect for private groups and bachelorettes. Book now if you dare!

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Floor & Decor at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, VA. This chain store features a wide selection of flooring options from tile to marble, as well as installation materials, backsplashes, countertops, and more.

Leashed pets are welcome at the dog-friendly Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, VA. This 456-acre community recreation area features an off-leash dog park, walking trails, access to Sandy Bottom Lake, picnic areas and much more.

Four Winds Chartering is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a fishing adventure for no extra fee with this dog loving charter company based in Hampton, VA. They offer charters of Chesapeake Bay that are customizable for you and your pooch. Contact them directly to reserve an adventure on the open water.

St. George Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Hampton, VA. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table during your visit. They aim to brew delicious, award-winning seasonal beer for you to enjoy since 1998. Food trucks are available on select days.

Visit the pet-friendly Ace Hardware location in Hampton, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside while you browse the aisles for lawn and garden supplies, patio furniture, power tools and new paint colors.

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.

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.

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.

Fido is invited to play at the dog park at Bayville Farms Park in Virginia Beach, VA. This off-leash facility has three separate areas for small and large dogs, with one side they rotate to maintain grass.

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.

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.

MoMac Brewing Company is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Portsmouth, VA, where Fido can join you inside the taproom or in the comfortable outdoor seating area for a delicious brew. No food is served but they sometimes have food trucks on site as well as other events. Check their website for their current events schedule.

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.