Dog-Friendly Activities in Wisconsin

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on holiday. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Wisconsin, 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 Dells Boat Tours
Dells Boat Tours Dells Boat Tours is more than a journey through scenery, history and legend. It's your opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Wisconsin Dells, WI in just about every way imaginable. From dog-friendly river tours to group outings, sunset cruises to special events, they offer a variety of ways to fire your imagination, dazzle your senses and exceed your expectations, and dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and there's enough room on the boat. See Details
Pet Friendly Milwaukee Boat Line
Milwaukee Boat Line For on the water fun with your pup, Milwaukee Boat Line cruises welcome well-behaved, leashed pets on their dog-friendly public cruises. Enjoy the cityscape views of Milwaukee, WI, as you cruise along the Milwaukee River and out onto Lake Michigan. Dogs are welcome on all general cruises but restrictions apply for specialty voyages. Sightseeing tours are offered May through October. See Details
Cave Point County Park Cave Point County Park is a dog-friendly attraction located in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This Door County recreation space features underwater caves, hiking trails and limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on a visit. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
Lost Canyon Tours Take a dog-friendly, horse-drawn carriage tour with Fido of the beautiful Lost Canyon in Lake Delton, WI. Dogs are welcome as long as they don't bark at the horses. Visitors will take a 30 minute ride through a mile of cliff-walled gorges. At the narrowest passages, the guides must talk the horses through the tight squeeze. In some spots, the sheer rock and sandstone walls have not been touched by the sun in more than 50,000 years. Carriages can carry up to 15 guests. See Details
Lake Louie Brewing Check out the dog-friendly Lake Louie Brewing in Verona, WI. Leashed pups are welcome in their taproom and on the backyard patio. They offer 12-14 craft beers in addition to hard seltzers, hard kombuchas and non-alcoholic beverages. See Details
Dog Park at Prairie Moraine County Park Bring Fido to the dog park at Prairie Moraine County Park in Verona, WI. This 79-acre off-leash pup recreation area is known for being the best in the surrounding area, as it features tons of trails, grassy meadows with big hills, prairie grass, beautiful wildflowers and open space for your pup to run and explore. There are disposal bags, benches and picnic tables available for humans. A permit is required. See Details
Devil's Lake State Park Dog-friendly Devil's Lake State Park is located in the Baraboo Range in eastern Sauk County, just south of Baraboo, WI. The recreation space welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners year-round. During your visit, plan a hike along Devil’s Lake via the West Bluff Trail. One of the most popular hikes in the area, this 4.8-mile loop is a challenging climb up paved and rocked steps, before allowing hikers spectacular lake views from Balanced Rock. See Details
Peninsula State Park Leashed dogs are welcome within some pet-friendly regions of the Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, WI. The recreation site is considered the state's most complete park, offering 468 campsites, 20 miles of trails, a lighthouse and 8 miles of Door County shoreline. Fido is allowed on the White Cedar Nature Trail, the Pine Picnic Area and the rocky shores. Dogs are prohibited on other trails, picnic sites, inside buildings and on the sandy beach. See Details
Salty Paws Salty Paws serves dog-friendly ice cream, cookies and treats to four-legged customers in Milwaukee, WI. Bring your pup in for a scoop of lactose-free ice cream in a variety of delicious flavors with a toppings bar that will be sure to delight Fido's taste buds. Canines will feel treated like royalty as they dine at cafe tables inside with other four-legged friends. They also have an irresistible selection of pet toys, doughnuts, cookies and cake mixes. See Details
Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market is a dog-friendly activity in Fish Creek, WI. Bring your leashed pooch along with you to explore this beautiful farm and wander the rows of blossoming cherry and apple trees. Door County’s lakeside weather conditions and nutrient-rich soil lend it perfectly to growing fruit. At its height in 1958, the region produced 95% of the United States’ tart cherries. Lautenbach's keeps the tradition and heritage alive. See Details
The Brewing Projekt The Brewing Projekt is a dog-friendly taproom in Eau Claire, WI. Your well-behaved leashed furry friend is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio for a beverage. They offer fresh, innovative beer along with various hard seltzers to try. See Details
Elroy-Sparta State Trail The Elroy Sparta State Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Sparta! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Elroy Sparta State Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details
OPE! Brewing Co. OPE! Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in West Allis, WI. This self-proclaimed "super dog-friendly" brewery allows Fido to join you inside and out! The taproom is spacious and cozy with lots of seating. Their house-brewed beers include styles like kolsch, pale ale, IPA and stouts. They also make a variety of flavored hard seltzers. Check their website for a food truck and live music calendar. See Details
National Mustard Museum National Mustard Museum is a pet-friendly attraction in downtown Middleton, WI. Your pup is welcome to join you at this establishment with more than 6,090 mustards nationwide. Please note Fido must remain on a leash during your visit. See Details
Whitefish Dunes State Park The dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park, located in Sturgeon Bay, WI, welcomes leashed pups to enjoy a section of the beach with their humans. The pet beach access is about a 0.75-mile walk from the parking lot. To reach this area, walk your pet from the parking area down the Red Trail and then onto the beach. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than eight feet at all times. A state park vehicle admission sticker is required for entrance to the park. Pets aren't permitted on the section of the beach from the nature center to the third beach access from April 1st to November 1st. See Details
Kohler-Andrae State Park Kohler-Andrae State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Sheboygan, WI. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore majestic dunes, a golden beach, shimmering blue water and abundant wildlife. Activities you and your four-legged friend can participate in are hiking, water activities and relaxing at their designated pet swim area. See Details
The Boneyard The Boneyard in Madison, WI, is a dog park with the joys of a biergarten, featuring on-and-off-leash recreation for dogs and humans to enjoy together. While you hang out, the Boneyard’s “Barktenders” will pull you a pint from 16 taps that include beer, coffee, wine and more. A day pass or annual membership is required. Dog owners must sign an electronic waiver on the website before bringing Fido to the beer garden. See Details
Estabrook Beer Garden The dog-friendly Estabrook Beer Garden in Milwaukee, WI, features beers imported from the Munich Hofbräuhaus. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you beside an outdoor table as you enjoy a pint of beer, a cider, hard seltzer or soda. Estabrook Beer Garden also serves Bratwurst, hot hogs and their famous giant fresh baked pretzel. See Details
Room to Roam Dog Park of Rome Fido is invited to play at Room To Roam Dog Park of Rome in Nekoosa, WI. Dogs of all sizes are welcome to play in this 9.8-acre space. Amenities include a walking path, benches, water and waste stations, and agility equipment. See Details
State Line Distillery Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly State Line Distillery in Madison, WI. You can bring Fido both inside and out of this classy cocktail lounge. They offer a range of beverages, including a whole host of original mixes. Come by and try their handmade American gin, coffee liquor, rum and vodka. See Details
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