Dog-Friendly Activities Near Downtown Hampton, VA, US

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Overlooking the waterfront at the east end of Newport News, VA, the pet-friendly King-Lincoln Park features picnic areas, playgrounds and a saltwater fishing pier. Leashed dogs are welcome but must be cleaned up after.

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.

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.