Dog-Friendly Activities in Keedysville, MD

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.

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks offers pet-friendly tours of Shepherdstown, WV. The outings are open year-round, giving visitors a chance to hear all about the spooky history of this quaint town in the chilly winter and hot summer. Bring Fido along to hear stories of residents who may have left this world but not the homes they lived in. The guides take you along the streets by spooky candlelight. Fido beware; you're in for a scare!

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.

C&O Canal Lock is a pet-friendly towpath in Williamsport, MD. Fido can join you for a walk along the levy, which is relatively flat and offers both, paved and gravel walkways. It's a great place to take a stroll with your pup or relax outside and take in the scenery. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

Furry friends visiting Martinsburg, WV, are invited to join their owners at The Rusty Nail Winery. This local attraction offers pet-friendly seating both inside the tasting room and on the seasonal patio outside. They feature a variety of wines, including red, white and fruit options. They even provide pet beds, treats and toys for Fido!

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.

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.

Fido is welcome to join you on the Paws-N–Pours Wine Tour at Elite Excursions WV, a tour company based in Charles Town, WV. Enjoy adventuring with your furry friend to pet-friendly wineries, breweries and distilleries on a guided and chauffeured tour. Be sure to call or book your tour online in advance. They service many locations in West Virginia, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

Hagerstown Dog Park is an off-leash dog park located in the beautiful Fairgrounds Park of Hagerstown, MD. Dogs outside of the fenced area must be on a leash and under the control at all times. All dogs must be wearing a collar with a valid rabies tag. Residents of Washington County must also have a valid license tag per local law. Please discourage excessive barking and digging.

Fetch Thrift Shop is a dog-friendly store in Frederick, MD. Customers can shop with Fido by their side for great finds – just the thing they need to spice up an outfit or a room – and get a bargain. They donate the net proceeds to a variety of worthy animal causes throughout the year and in year-end grants for which organizations apply.

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.

Fido is invited to play at Antrim Township Dog Park in Greencastle, PA. This fenced-in dog park is 20,000 square feet and is divided into two sections, one for small dogs that are 30 pounds or less and one for large dogs over 30 pounds. If the facility is busy, you can walk on the trails throughout Antrim Township Community Park.