Other Dog Activities Worldwide

Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions here.

Knoebels Amusement Resort

Elysburg, PA

Knoebels Amusement Resort Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic roller coasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming, camping, golf and attractions for the whole family! Well-behaved pets are permitted at the dog-friendly Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA, but owners will be responsible for controlling and cleaning up after them. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier at all times. The are not allowed on most of the rides but are welcome to ride the train. Park reserves the right to ask guests with pets to leave the park if policy is not adhered to. Admission and parking are free. Tickets or wristbands must be purchased to ride. See Details

Rock City

Lookout Mountain, GA

Rock City Bring your furry best friend to the dog-friendly Rock City in Lookout Mountain, GA, for a mountain adventure. Any leashed pets are welcome to walk the Enchanted Trail or to dine on the terrace at Café 7 with you. There’s even a pet menu! The Enchanted Trail takes you through the 14-acre property where you will see over 400 different species of flora, panoramic views of seven states (on clear days), a waterfall, and more. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. See Details

Garvan Woodland Gardens

Hot Springs, AR

Garvan Woodland Gardens Just as the name indicates, you'll find 210-acres of woodland gardens at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR. You can rent a golf cart for a guided tour for a nominal fee, or you and your furry friend can walk along the many paths at your leisure, too. Take a picnic lunch or dine at Chipmunk Cafe's dog-friendly outdoor patio. Garvan Woodland Gardens has a charming pet fountain that looks like a natural spring coming out of the rock. There is an admission fee for humans and dogs. See Details

Mari Vineyards

Traverse City, MI

Mari Vineyards The patio at Mari Vineyards in Traverse City, MI is dog-friendly and offers stunning views across East Bay. Sit back and relax on the spacious patio with a glass of vino or try a range of delicious wines with your friends in a group tasting. Charcuterie is also available for purchase. See Details

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Charleston, SC

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, SC, has beautiful gardens you can explore with Fido, but please note that dogs are not permitted on the tours or the tram. In addition to the garden, there are many dog-friendly nature trails on the property. See Details

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

St. Augustine, FL

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park Visit the site where St. Augustine began in 1565 with your pooch at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. With more than 15 dog-friendly waterfront acres to explore, you and your pup will find plenty of activities to enjoy. You can visit the planetarium, visit the Timucua Indian village, look out from the 600-foot observation deck, and make friends with the peacocks that roam the property. Just keep Fido on a leash and clean up after him in the park. See Details

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Gatlinburg, TN

Sugarlands Distilling Company Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN, is a dog-friendly industrial moonshine maker. This great spot offers indoor and outdoor tours, tastings, and even live music events for you and Fido to enjoy. As there's no food prepared on the premises, you can bring them inside and out to enjoy the festivities and the numerous spirits available, including moonshine, whiskey, and twists on classics like root beer. See Details

Cool River Tubing

Helen, GA

Cool River Tubing Cool River Tubing offers a variety of options for dog-friendly tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA. Pets are welcome to tube with the human members of the family for no additional fee. Open seasonally; be sure to check their website for current hours of operation. See Details

Trees of Mystery and SkyTrail

Klamath, CA

Trees of Mystery and SkyTrail Trees of Mystery in Klamath, CA, is a fun, dog-friendly tourist stop with a giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, gift shop, Native American Museum, trails through the redwoods with redwood "oddities and examples of growing patterns" and lastly, their SkyTrail - a sky tram that takes you up through the redwoods to a lookout. Enjoy views of the ocean from up top as well as redwoods and wilderness. Fido is welcome (they'll even lend you a leash) on the tram, as well as the trails and into the buildings. There is an admission fee. See Details

Zilker Botanical Garden

Austin, TX

Zilker Botanical Garden Dog-friendly Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX, is packed with rare and unusual plants, and the campus includes various themed areas you'll love to explore with your leashed pet. This garden is a unique collaboration between the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). It's open to the public most days year-round and is enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors each year. See Details

Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, KY

Kentucky Horse Park The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is the state's largest state-owned tourist attraction. The park is dedicated to sharing Kentucky’s love of horses with the world, and hosts nearly one million visitors and 19,000 competition horses in 200 special events and horse shows annually. It's a working horse farm, educational theme park, equine competition facility, and equine office park all in one. Dogs are allowed to accompany their owners on the park's outdoor grounds as long as they are leashed or confined to an approved kennel. If carried or confined to a wheeled kennel, pets are allowed to go into the gift shop, but they may not go inside restaurants or the Alltech Arena. Dog-friendly outdoor seating is available at the restaurants. Pets are allowed in the museum lobby but not in the museum exhibits, so visitors will need to take turns staying with their pets outside of these areas. Pets are not allowed to be left unattended in vehicles, roam without a leash, or tied-out on the grounds. See Details

Telluride Gondola

Telluride, CO

Telluride Gondola Telluride Gondola in Telluride, CO, is dog friendly! Leashed pets are allowed in select cabins of the gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village. Look for the sticker that designates a pet-friendly cabin on the window. Free to ride! At its core, the free gondola is transportation, meant to provide a simple and clean commuting option. All the electricity used to operate the Gondola is provided by wind and solar power. The cabins serve as lifts for skiers & snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers, and tourists and locals alike. See Details

Parrot Mountain and Garden of Eden

Pigeon Forge, TN

Parrot Mountain and Garden of Eden Leashed dogs are welcome inside Parrot Mountain and Garden of Eden, a dog-friendly tourist attraction in Pigeon Forge, located one mile from Dollywood. The gardens are home to hundreds of tropical birds living in traditional stone gardens. Visitors are invited to see the birds and even have the opportunity to pet them. See Details

Theater of the Sea

Islamorada, FL

Theater of the Sea Bring Fido for a day of fun with your favorite aquatic friends! Theater of the Sea in Islamorada, FL, offers a variety of animal interaction programs for various ages and prices. Programs are available daily and include admission to the dolphin, sea lion and parrot shows, guided marine life tour, lagoon-side beach, and bottomless boat ride. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the park as long as they are cleaned up after. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Bird Show tent. See Details

Sea Turtle, Inc.

South Padre Island, TX

Sea Turtle, Inc. Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, TX, is a dog-friendly, nonprofit rescue center that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. Dogs and cats are allowed in all public areas, both indoor and outdoor, as long as they are leashed or crated. Visitors can sit in on a Turtle Talk, or take a self-guided tour of the outdoor facility. Sea Turtle Inc. is open year round, however, when temperatures drop below 55 degrees, outdoor tanks are covered and turtle viewing is limited. Admission varies depending on the season, and hours are extended during summer months, so be sure to check Sea Turtle Inc.'s website before planning your trip. See Details

Shepler's Ferry

Mackinaw City, MI

Shepler's Ferry Shepler's Ferry carries two- and four-legged passengers to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. The dog-friendly ride takes between 15 to 25 minutes. Leashed dogs are permitted free of charge. See Details

Engelheim Vineyards

Ellijay, GA

Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards in Ellijay, GA, is dog-friendly. Fido can join you at this vineyard that focuses on growing outstanding grapes to produce the highest quality wines. This vineyard also hope to honor the original residents of Engelheim, the Cherokee Nation. The Engel family planted their first vines in 2009 and harvested their first vintage in 2011; Engelheim Vineyards has been going strong ever since. See Details

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Horse Cave, KY

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Horse Cave, KY. Hidden River Cave is located directly beneath the city and a main entrance is at 119 East Main Street in the center of town. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum welcome dogs but some features, particularly the suspension bridge within the cave, may not be suitable for every pet to navigate. See Details

Dinosaur World

Plant City, FL

Dinosaur World Dinosaur World in Plant City, FL, is a dog-friendly attraction featuring over 150 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Allow Fido to join the family fun as you navigate your way along the dinosaur walk, cross into Deinonychus Island to see the raptors, enter the Skeleton Garden, or venture down Carnivore Boardwalk if you dare! Dogs are permitted throughout the park with the exception of the museum building with animatronics. Children can partake in a fossil dig and sift through sand in search of fossils to take home. Dinosaur World has a picnic area, playground and gift shop. See Details

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing

Townsend, TN

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing Looking for the best dog-friendly tubing in Townsend, Tennessee? Smoky Mountain River Rat offers river tubing on the Beautiful Little River, and Outpost A is pet-friendly! Bring Fido and make sure no family member misses out on this river adventure. Dogs float for just $5. Dog owners are also encouraged to rent a tether if they want a separate tube for their pooch. Dogs over 60 lbs are discouraged due to tube popping. See Details

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Manitou Springs, CO

Manitou Cliff Dwellings The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a pet-friendly attraction in Manitou Springs, CO. Discover what it was like to live in the Western United States 800 to 1,000 years ago in the 40-room dwellings built by the Anasazi people. Leashed dogs are also welcome inside the Anasazi Museum located within the Pueblo. The site is open daily but hours vary by season. As long as your dog is leashed, he can go everywhere you can go here. See Details

Truckee River Rafting

Tahoe City, CA

Truckee River Rafting Truckee River Rafting in Tahoe City, CA, offers dog-friendly, self-guided rafting trips along a peaceful 5-mile stretch of the Truckee River for you and your pup. The scenic rafting trips are appropriate for nearly all ages and athletic abilities. The rafting trip takes 2-4 hours to complete. You are welcome to bring a small cooler with snacks and beverages to enjoy on your trip. Leashed dogs up to 50 lbs are permitted. See Details

Fort McAllister State Park

Richmond Hill, GA

Fort McAllister State Park Fort McAllister State Park is the ultimate pet-friendly historic attraction in Richmond Hill, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome in the museum, on the historic fort grounds, and on Red Bird Creek trail. There is an admission price per person and parking pass fee. See Details

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Fort Bragg, CA

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Take in the beauty of the pet-friendly Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, CA, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you. Savor the breathtaking beauty of the formal gardens, coastal bluffs, pine forests and fern-covered canyons. The mild coastal climate ensures that something is always in bloom. Rhododendrons, magnolias, heritage roses, lilies, and succulents are just some of the flora you will see as you wander along the trails with Fido. See Details