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Dog-Friendly Activities in Michigan

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on holiday. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Michigan, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach is situated at the northern end of the park in Muskegon, MI. The dog-friendly area is marked, so pay close attention to the signs to avoid being ticketed and keep Fido on a leash. Upon arriving, please note there is a 10-foot cliff/steep sand dune when you enter the area. The shoreline offers a refreshing spot where pups can splash and explore the water freely. Call ahead to ensure the beach is open due to erosion issues.

Pet Friendly Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

A day-use park along a secluded strip of the dog-friendly Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Holland, MI, offers 2.5 miles of shoreline. The park has freshwater coastal dunes that are over 200 feet tall. The terrain varies from steep slopes to rolling hills. Leashed dogs are welcome but not permitted in buildings or public swimming areas. However, a pet swim area is located a half mile from the parking lot via the Yellow Trail. Your furry friend must always be on a six-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control.

Mari Vineyards

Traverse City, MI

The patio at Mari Vineyards in Traverse City, MI is dog friendly and offers stunning views across East Bay. Fido can enjoy a fresh bowl of water and a complimentary dog treat. Sit back and relax in the spacious outdoor area 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.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Along forty miles of Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a pet-friendly spot in Munising, MI, that puts the glory of nature's ever-changing scenery on display every season. Ensure you and Fido head out to Sable Falls or Miners Beach. Your pet is permitted along roads and in designated developed visitor facility areas but not in fields or the backcountry. On trails, dogs must be kept on a leash, six feet or shorter, at all times.

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.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, MI, is dog friendly. The centerpiece of the park's 50,000 acres is the waterfalls of the Tahquamenon River. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across, and a water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second. Dogs aren't permitted in buildings or swimming areas.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Mackinac Island, MI

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours is a pet-friendly horse and carriage tour in Michigan. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board to join you around the island. If your furry friend is a lap dog, they ride for free, whereas large dogs are allowed for the price of a child ticket.

Nelis' Dutch Village

Nelis' Dutch Village

Fido is welcome at dog-friendly Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, MI. This family-friendly attraction invites you and your leashed dog to learn the culture and history of the Netherlands. Snippets of daily life are presented around the park and tasty authentic candies, cheeses and other goods are available to buy. There is an admission fee for adults and children. Excitable dogs should stay out of the petting farm and are not permitted in food service areas.

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Learn about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the dog-friendly Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, MI! Leashed and well-behaved pets are allowed almost everywhere on the historic property, including inside the buildings. Dogs aren't permitted to climb up the Whitefish Point Light Tower. The Shipwreck Museum is open seasonally, from May 1st to October 31st. Dog owners can check out the Museum's official website for information on admission and tours.

Bavarian Belle Riverboat

Frankenmuth, MI

Bavarian Belle Riverboat

The family operated Bavarian Belle Riverboat is an authentic Stern Driven Paddlewheel in Frankenmuth, MI. Offering a 1-hour historical narrated tour of the Frankenmuth area, Fido is bound to have fun aboard this fully restored, dog-friendly, 150-passenger vessel. The Bavarian Belle is open-air canopied on the upper deck and has a fully enclosed lower salon with restrooms. They offer a snack bar and soft drinks on board. Located in the River Place Shops, the Bavarian Belle is docked at the waterfall. The dock and lower level are both handicap accessible. Please bring cash or check to pay for your trip aboard the Bavarian Belle.

Colonial Michilimackinac

Mackinaw City, MI

Colonial Michilimackinac

While spending the day on Mackinac Island with your pup, be sure to visit Colonial Michilimackinac in Michigan. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the historic 18th-century fort and trading village to experience life as it was in the 1700s. Although Fido isn't permitted inside most buildings, couples with pets are welcome to share a single rotating admission ticket to the museum. One person enjoys the grounds with the pet while the other explores the museum. Hours for attractions vary by season. Be sure to check their website or call ahead.

Virtue Cider

Virtue Cider is a dog-friendly cider mill located in Fennville, MI, where Fido is welcome at an outdoor table. Virtue specializes in crafting European-style ciders from fresh heirloom apples using an oak barrel-aging and fermentation system that retains the apples' aromas and sweetness. There's also a hiking trail on the farm.

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Ore Dock Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Marquette, MI that welcomes Fido at a table on their outdoor patio with a fresh bowl of water, when the weather is nice. They brew a wide variety of beer styles as well as hard seltzers. Check their website for a current schedule of events and live music.

Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery

Traverse City, MI

Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery

At Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery, dogs are permitted in a designated pet-friendly area of the Lawn Bar, an outdoor service area set up on an elevated grassy lawn that offers seating for guests to relax at and enjoy their beverages. Wine Country Snack Boxes are available for purchase in addition to wine. Dogs must remain leashed at all times, and aren't permitted in the winery or on the Upper Deck.

Two K Farms Cidery & Winery

Suttons Bay, MI

Two K Farms Cidery & Winery

Two K Farms Cidery & Winery is a pet-friendly destination welcoming leashed dogs in Suttons Bay, MI. Stop by for a tasting and panoramic views of West Grand Traverse Bay while Fido enjoys a fresh bowl of water and a complimentary treat. There are snowshoeing trails on the property that can be accessed during tasting room business hours.

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Traverse City, MI

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is a pet-friendly activity in Traverse City, MI. The attraction melds old-world, historic charm with cosmopolitan vitality. It is a thriving economic center and a diverse, multi-generational residential community. A place to live, work, play, shop, dine and explore. The Village allows dogs in the Mercato, and many merchants keep treats behind the counter. There are also hiking trails available to do with your furry friend, but please note that they aren't marked well.

Frankfort Beach

Frankfort Beach

Located along Lake Michigan, Frankfort Beach features a dog run. Dog owners can access the pet-friendly area by designated paved and non-paved walkways. You can find these pathways at the end of Miami Street, Sac Street and the Lake Michigan Beach Turn-Around. The dog run is at the far north section of the beach, north of Miami Street. Here, pups can play under voice or whistle control. Please note furry friends aren't permitted on the beach area or out of the dog run.

Windmill Island Gardens

Windmill Island Gardens

Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, MI, is dog friendly! Leashed pups are allowed to explore the Gardens, with the exception of the windmill and gift shop, due to food processing. Visiting dog owners must clean up after their pets. Clean-up bags are available around the park. Please note you must purchase a ticket to visit.

Tri-City Brewing Company

Tri-City Brewing Company

Leashed dogs are always welcome to join their owners at Tri-City Brewing Company in Bay City, MI! This pet-friendly brewery is BYOF and serves many styles of beer, such as the Cherry Torchon, Bay City Light Ale, Black Rye Summit, and the Lenore Belgian Brown. Bring Fido along inside the spacious taproom or outside in the beer garden.

Trail Point Brewing Company

Trail Point Brewing Company

Trail Point Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Allendale, MI. Fido is welcome to join their beer-loving owners on the outdoor patio. Their menu includes well-balanced beers, such as CIPApotamus, an American IPA; Dark Trail, an oatmeal stout; Dr. Peelgood, a blood orange wheat; Toasted Brunette, a brown ale; and more.

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