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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.

Pet Friendly Avila Valley Barn

Avila Valley Barn

San Luis Obispo, CA

Avila Valley Barn

Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners in the pet-friendly outdoor areas and at the picnic tables at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo, CA. This popular spot is a great place to stop and buy fresh produce, including delicious fruit and vegetables that are grown locally. You and your pooch can pick up a pie or bakery treat to enjoy on the picnic tables, or grab an ice cream on the way to Avila Beach. There are hayrides, farm pets and you can even pick your own fruit. If Fido makes a mess, you'll find a pet waste station on the grounds, too.

Pet Friendly Lake Eola Park

Lake Eola Park

Although technically not a dog park, the nearly 1-mile walking path around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida is very pet-friendly. There are several dog-related events that take place at Lake Eola Parkin Orlando, FL, each year, and almost any time of the day you'll find pet owners taking their four-legged friends for a walk around the lake. Poop bag dispensers are conveniently located on the lake path so that you can clean up after your pet. In addition to the lake path, visitors can also rent swan boats to enjoy with pets up to 5 lbs. There is also an amphitheater where concerts and other events are regularly held, as well as a couple of pet-friendly restaurants next to the lake, which will allow you to dine outdoors with your pooch.

Sugarlands Distilling Company

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 attend. 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. Dogs are served pup cups!

U.S. National Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is a dog-friendly non-profit on 400 acres of woodlands along the Catawba River in Charlotte, NC. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking, running trails, a climbing center, zip lines, high rope courses, and the multiple-channel, customized whitewater river. Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds, outdoor restaurants, hiking trails, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards, but they cannot join you on the zip line, ropes courses or whitewater rafts.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Get cultured alongside your four-legged friend at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the unusual pieces with you. This 30-acre, pet-friendly park is the largest of its kind in New England and is home to over 60 large-scale, modern, and contemporary sculptures. Exhibits are constantly changing, making each visit to the park unique. Admission fees apply but Fido is free to explore.

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, TN, 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.

Theater of the Sea

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. Pet-friendly 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 aren't permitted in the Bird Show tent.

Kentucky Horse Park

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.

Telluride Gondola

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. 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.

Truckee River Rafting

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.

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

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.

International UFO Museum & Research Center

International UFO Museum & Research Center

The pet-friendly International UFO Museum & Research Center in Roswell, NM, was created to inform the public about what has come to be known as "The Roswell Incident." Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed in the museum and gift shop. The museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the collection and preservation of materials and information related to the 1947 Roswell Incident and other unexplained phenomena related to UFO research.

Roswell UFO Spacewalk

Roswell UFO Spacewalk

Roswell UFO Spacewalk in Roswell, NM, is a pet-friendly attraction that welcomes leashed dogs to join in on the extraterrestrial fun! This immersive blacklight experience takes you on a thrilling walk-through adventure, transporting you onto an alien spaceship and a mysterious new world. The lobby showcases the retro sci-fi artwork of creator Bryan Ward, along with a unique selection of space-themed toys and collectibles.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Carmel

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Carmel

Mad Dogs & Englishmen is a unique, dog-friendly bike shop located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It specializes in high end bicycles and dog accessories "for biking with your best friend." Electric bikes can be rented for the day that include pup-friendly sidecars and trailers.

Shepler's Ferry

Mackinaw City, MI

Shepler's Ferry

Shepler's Ferry is a pet-friendly business in Michigan. Two and four-legged passengers are welcome to join you on any ferry departures between Mackinac Island and the mainland. The ride takes between 15 to 25 minutes. Leashed dogs are permitted free of charge.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

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 botanical bliss of 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. Please note that dogs are not permitted during certain events, including Festival of Lights, and checking event dates and guidelines is recommended prior to bringing your pup.

Seashore Trolley Museum

Kennebunkport, ME

Seashore Trolley Museum

You and Fido can hop aboard a restored streetcar at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, ME. The world's oldest and largest electric railway museum offers dog-friendly rides on a 1.5-mile private railway. You can hop on and off to hike a nearby trail system, and Fido is welcome to stroll on a leash with you through the Visitor Center, three public exhibits, and an observation gallery. The museum is open seasonally from May through October. There's an admission fee, but dogs are welcome for free.

Viking Golf

Fenwick Island, DE

Small, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a game of mini-golf at pet-friendly Viking Golf on Fenwick Island, DE. While pets aren't permitted at the go-kart track or the waterpark on the property, they're welcome on the 19-hole miniature golf course. The course is themed after a battle between Vikings and a two-headed dragon in mythological Scandinavia. Dog owners can spot trolls and read up on facts about Viking history as they stroll the grounds. Unfortunately, large dogs aren't permitted on the course.

Swamp Head Brewery

Gainesville, FL

Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Gainesville, FL, welcoming Fido inside the tasting room and on the covered patio. They offer a wide selection of year-round, seasonal and limited release beers. Patrons can sample a bold, diverse selection of Florida style brews like Cottonmouth, Wild Night, and Big Nose IPA. Food trucks are often available on site, and guests are always welcome to bring their own food.

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is a beautiful, dog-friendly botanical garden in Williston, FL. The park features cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden displays, koi ponds and countless breathtaking views. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they're under your control at all times and on a non-retractable leash. Dogs must be friendly, current on vaccines and cleaned up after. Please note that pets aren't permitted during special events.

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