Dog-Friendly Activities in Lehighton, PA

Country Junction in Lehighton, PA, is the "World's Largest General Store." Follow the yellow brick road throughout the pet-friendly store and you will find tons of things to see and do. They have a petting zoo and a pet supply area, as well as a restaurant with outdoor seating, perfect for dining with your dog.

Since 1949, The Mahoning Drive-in Theater has been a staple of the Lehighton, PA, community. This local attraction welcomes well-behaved, leashed pets to join their owners for a night of nostalgia under the stars. Visitors can grab a bite from the concession stand, tune in to the radio station, and enjoy classic films on 35mm.

Half Barrel Brewing Company in Lehighton, PA welcomes Fido to join you on their dog-friendly outdoor patio. Located down a dirt road on a wooded property, you and your pup can enjoy relaxing around the outdoor fire pit while you sip on one of their many handcrafted beers, including seasonal rotations.

Radical Wine Company is a dog-friendly vineyard in Lehighton, PA that allows well-behaved, leashed pups to join their owners at outside tables. You can enjoy their craft wine by the glass, bottle or as part of a flight. The winery often hosts food trucks.

Walker's Tree Farm in Lehighton, PA is pet friendly. You can attend year-round events with Fido, including summer markets, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, photos with Santa, and even choose-and-cut your own Christmas tree. Visiting dogs must be leashed and well behaved.

Leashed dogs can join their humans at Foothill Farm, a dog-friendly farm in Lehighton, PA. Here you can find a Christmas tree farm during the winter months and a u-pick strawberry field in the summer. It's recommended to confirm their opening dates for each season prior to visiting.

The D & L 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 Lehighton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the D & L 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 for a hike at pet-friendly Beltzville State Park in Lehighton, PA. This recreational area offers 15 miles of trails, picnic areas, boating, fishing and wildlife watching. Dogs are not permitted in designated swimming areas or buildings. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.

Ride the rails into the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park on the dog-friendly Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, PA. Old-style diesel-powered train with passenger coaches from the 1920s will bring you and Fido on a 16-mile roundtrip train ride that lasts about one hour. Mountain vistas, trackside streams and flowing rivers, and fellow adventurers enjoying hiking, biking and white water rafting are just a few of the visual delights you'll see.

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is a dog-friendly establishment serving premium spirits to locals and visitors in New Tripoli, PA. Fido is welcome to accompany you beside a table on the spacious open lawn which provides scenic views across an expanse of Pennsylvania countryside. Sip a classic or seasonally crafted cocktail such as the unique Hibiscus Gin Fizz or rich Maple Mimosa. Alternately, order a spirit flight of 6 individual samples for a true, pure flavor of Eight Oaks. Hot & cold snacks, handheld bites, and a small selection of brunch dishes will satisfy your appetite.

Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery is a dog-friendly winery in Breinigsville, PA. Leashed Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the outdoor patio. There are bands every weekend along with food trucks. The winery serves wine flights, slushies, charcuterie boards, and light snacks.

If you like retrieving beers as much as Fido enjoys retrieving tennis balls, you’ll love the pet-friendly Retriever Brewing Compound in Orefield, PA. Named for the owner’s favorite dog breed, the venue spans 5.5-acres and boasts a giant beer hall, a pool deck and pub, three patios and a beer garden, so there’s ample space to sample draft beers and enjoy a bite to eat from the rotating food trucks together. Leashed dogs are welcome (and encouraged) in most areas of the compound. You can even commemorate your visit with a Retriever Brewing Compound leash.

Cabela's is pet-friendly. Inside, you'll find a massive selection of outdoor gear for hunting, fishing, shooting and camping. They also have a wide variety of both men's and women's clothing and footwear. Cabela's is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 7pm.

Grange Park Dog Park in Allentown, PA features a fenced-in off-leash area. There are two sections separated by size, including a large dog section and a small dog section. Afterward, take a walk around the rest of Grange Park with your leashed pooch, but don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at this small batch craft distillery and craft cocktail bar in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. is open Friday from 3pm to 7pm, Saturday from 11am to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Fido can tag along to the dog-friendly Bright Path Brewing in Jim Thorpe, PA, where they allow leashed dogs inside and at outdoor tables. They occasionally host food trucks. Bright Path Brewing brews a variety of craft beer with a special focus on lagers and seasonal ales.

Bring Fido to Hairy Guys Brewing in Jim Thorpe, PA. This dog-friendly brewery serves small-batch craft beer to partons visiting with their canine companions outside on the patio or inside the taproom. The menu features flights, tap beers and cocktails that pair perfectly with bites from rotating food trucks or 14-Acre Pizza offered on Thursdays.

Rising River Brewing in Macungie, PA, welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs both indoors and outside. The spacious outdoor area includes creek access that pups love. Bring your own water bowl—staff are happy to fill it. Enjoy house-made beers, hard seltzers, cider and seasonal drinks in a laid-back, dog-friendly setting.

Becky's Drive-In is a dog-friendly drive-in theater in Walnutport, PA. Experience the Hollywood big screen with the added benefit of fresh air. Grab the family, Fido too, and catch a flick! Fido must remain leashed and dogs are not permitted near the snack bar or restrooms. The drive-in is open seasonally so be sure to check their website or call ahead for current schedule.

WK&S Railroad is a dog-friendly attraction in Kempton, PA. Leashed and well-behaved pups can climb aboard this 40-minute train ride through the woods. Be sure to call ahead to let them know Fido will be joining you when purchasing a ticket.