Dog-Friendly Activities in Lewes, DE

The Cape May Lewes Ferry operates throughout the year, and Fido is welcome to ride for no charge. Dogs are not permitted in the food court areas, but are welcome throughout the rest of the vessel. Ferry terminals on both sides of the bay are also pet-friendly. Just keep your dog on a leash at all times and clean up after him.

Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, DE, is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails and portions of the beach, as some areas are reserved for beach-nesting species. Dogs aren't permitted on Deauville Beach from May 1st through September 30th. Pets visiting the park from October 1st through April 30th must remain on a 6’ leash at all times and owners must cleanup after their pets.

Nassau Valley Vineyards in the town of Lewes is home to the first winery in the state of Delaware. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a walk around their grounds. Relax at one of their outdoor picnic tables while enjoying a glass or flight of wine. Please note that pets are not permitted in any of the winery buildings or in the farmers market area on Sundays.

Located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Anglers Fishing Center in Lewes offers dog-friendly, private fishing charters year round. Rods, bait and tackle are included for full day or half day private charters.

Lewes Brewing Company welcomes Fido to join you at their pet-friendly brewery in Lewes, DE. Grab a seat outside on their covered front patio or at an umbrella-covered table on their spacious side patio while you sip on a blueberry sour, an English pub ale, or a black malt stout. They also host food trucks, so check their social media for their upcoming schedule.

Cape Water Tours welcomes small and medium-sized dogs aboard select cruises in Lewes, DE. Explore the Delaware Bay on more than 30 tours, including dolphin and seal watching, sunset cruises, and private charters. Family-friendly and locally owned, Cape Water Tours offers plenty of ways to enjoy the water with a four-legged companion. Dogs aren't permitted on Live Music Cruises.

You and your pup can enjoy a charter fishing trip with dog-friendly Katydid Sportfishing in Lewes, DE. Just make sure your dog is comfortable on the water before scheduling a shark fishing, bottom fishing or wreck fishing charter or one of the many cruise tours offered. See the website for charter prices.

Freedom Boat Club Delaware is a pet-friendly locale in Lewes, DE. Members have unlimited access to a wide variety of brand new premium powerboats. You and your pooch can use them to fish, waterski, cruise or dock and dine. The personal tours available even garner a ten percent discount if you bring your dog with you.

Cape Water Tours welcomes small and medium-sized dogs aboard select cruises in Lewes, DE. Explore the Delaware Bay on more than 30 tours, including dolphin and seal watching, sunset cruises, and private charters. Family-friendly and locally owned, Cape Water Tours offers plenty of ways to enjoy the water with a four-legged companion. Dogs aren't permitted on Live Music Cruises.

James Farm Ecological Preserve is a pet-friendly attraction in Ocean View, DE. This local ecological preserve is home to hiking trails and a beach on the bay. Bring your pooch along on a leash, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after.

Housed in Hangar 1 of Cape May Airport, the dog-friendly Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Cape May, NJ houses aircraft, special exhibits, engines and interactive displays through which visitors can explore aviation, military history, New Jersey history and more. Leashed dogs welcome to explore the more than 90,000 square feet of hands-on fun with you. Admission fees apply and hours vary by season.

The Cape May Whale Watcher offers the largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in New Jersey and they are dog friendly. The owners, Jeff and Mary Stewart have owned dogs their entire lives, and love having well behaved and leashed pups aboard ship. In business since 1993, the Cape May Whale Watcher guarantees marine mammal sightings of whales or dolphins or porpoise. Well behaved pooches ride for free!

Cold Spring Brewery is a dog-friendly, non-profit brewery housed in a restored 1804 English-style barn located in the historic Cold Spring Village of Cape May, NJ. They serve several varieties of beer like Cresse American Wheat, Dennisville Inn Porter, and Bradner Brown. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the indoor seating is temperature-controlled. There is an admission price to enter Cold Spring Village.

Bring Fido along for the fun as you visit the dog-friendly Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, DE. Your friendly, leashed pup is welcome to join you at an outdoor table as you discover must-have Dogfish Head products. There is even a food truck serving up brats, chowder, and hop pickles during tasting room hours. Please note Fido isn't allowed on their brewery tours.

Delaware Seashore State Park in Rehoboth Beach, DE, is pet friendly. Fido can join you on the sand and in the surf during select times of the year. From May 1 to September 30, dogs aren't permitted on any swimming or sunbathing beach (areas with lifeguards) but are allowed on non-guarded beaches year-round. Please note your pup cannot enter picnic areas, public buildings, or cabins and cottages.

The dog-friendly Cape May Winery & Vineyard encompasses four different vineyards containing over 150 acres, from which 16 varieties of grapes are grown. Leashed pups are welcome to join you outside at the designated dog-permitted areas, but at no time are they allowed on the furniture. So bring your furry friend to see what makes the Cape May, NJ area a premier grape-growing region!

Cape May Brewing Company's Brewtanical Garden in West Cape May, NJ is dog friendly. The garden is located behind the tasting room and features 12 taps of Cape May's award-winning craft brews. This space is open to the elements and hours of operation depend on the season. Please call before visiting with Fido. All seating is first come, first served. Well-behaved animals must remain on a leash at all times and the owner is responsible for cleaning up after their furry friend. Animals are not allowed inside the Tasting Room or Beer Garden.

Revelation Craft Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Fido is welcome to join you at a table under the large tent or at a picnic table with an umbrella. There are 11 draft beers for you to try and DaNizza's food truck will sate your hunger with a wood-fired pizza, wings, or pretzels.

Fido is welcome to join you on a tour at Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center, a pet-friendly ecotour company in Cape May, NJ. Enjoy whale, bird and dolphin watching on a tour led by experienced Captains and Marine Biologists. Be sure to book your trip in advance on their website!

Salty Paws in Rehoboth Beach, DE, serves dog-friendly ice cream, cookies and treats to four-legged customers. Treat your best friend to a delicious scoop of lactose-free ice cream in maple bacon, vanilla, pumpkin, or blueberry and peanut butter flavors from their dog menu. The doggie bakery offers a perfect selection of irresistible doughnuts, cookies and cake mixes for every pooch.