Do you have a bucket list of places to visit with your dog? These 10 destinations should definitely be on it: when it comes to welcoming four-legged travelers, they are the cream of the crop.
#1 – Colorado
This entire state is brimming with fido-friendly places to stay and play. Colorado Springs, Telluride (awarded National Geographic’s “The Dog Lovers Guide to Travel” Paw of Approval), and Salida, to name a few, have many places to stay with activities ranging from rafting to hiking that welcome your dog. At the Mountain Goat Lodge in Salida you can even learn how to milk a goat!
You can find more information at:
http://www.visitcos.com/colorado-springs/travel/pet-friendly-travel
http://www.visittelluride.com
http://www.mountaingoatlodge.com
#2 – Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands, Florida
One of the most popular tourist venues in southwest Florida, the area boasts many dog friendly hotels, parks, beaches, restaurants, and stores. Throughout the year they have dog-friendly events including “Muttini Mingle” every Thursday at Salty Paws, Barktoberfest, and an Easter bone hunt.
For more information go to www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com.
#3 – Sedona, Arizona
Sedona has some of the most unusual and breathtaking hiking in the world, and your dog is welcome to see the sights with you. Not a hiker? Not to worry there are other dog-friendly attractions like shopping, biking, and dining, to name just a few.
The place to stay is the El Portal Sedona Hotel. The owners have over 30 years in the pet food industry and built the hotel with pets in mind, including tile and wood flooring throughout, fenced patios, and treat baskets upon check-in.
For more information visit http://www.elportalsedona.com/things-to-do-in-sedona/.
#4 – Lake George, NY
There may be nothing else like this on Earth, so it’s a MUST for the bucket list: Canine Camp Getaway. Nestled in the Adirondacks, it’s like summer camp for you and your dog. They have a dog-friendly swimming pool, a bar for yappy hour, and a dog-friendly section of the dining room. During the day, they have 5-7 activities for you and your dog to enjoy from lure coursing to Canine CPR and K9 nose work to canine freestyle.
For more information, visit www.caninecampgetaway.com.
#5 – Knoxville, Tennessee
Recently named the most dog friendly city in the Southeast by Dog Fancy Magazine, this city has hotels, restaurants, dog bakeries, and dog parks everywhere!
For more information visit, https://www.visitknoxville.com/
#6 – Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire
At this retreat, there is something to do regardless of what season you decide to visit. From hiking in the summer to dog sledding in the winter, this place is great for four-legged travelers. With more to do than is possible to list, you just need to check it out. Even the places that are not dog-friendly (like Story Land and Santa’s Village) have kennels or condos so your best friend can be taken care of while you take in the sites.
For more information go to www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.
#7 – Sonoma, California
While this whole region is dog-friendly for the most part, your bucket list must have the St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Named after the patron saint of animals and the environment, they are very welcoming to all four-legged travelers. They host an annual “Blessing of the Animals” ceremony.
For more information visit http://www.stfranciswinery.com/.
#8 – Oregon Wine Country
There are few places in the world as pretty as the Pacific Northwest, especially its wine country. The Allison Inn & Spa is the paw-fect place to go if you are looking for a quiet retreat and some pampering for you and your pooch. With everything from a pet spa and massage, to a restaurant that will cook a meal for your four-legged traveling companion, this place is a must.
For more information, visit their website. http://www.theallison.com/.
#9 – Greenough, Montana
With a name like Paws Up, it’s no surprise this 37,000 acre ranch welcomes you and your dog. They have annual event, the Canine Classic, which is a perfect time to visit the ranch. The event is a hike/run for you and your dog to benefit the Humane Society of Western Montana. The ranch has many other activities, all back dropped by the stunning Montana skyline.
For more information visit www.pawsup.com.
#10 – Carmel-By-The-Sea, California
No Bucket list of dog-friendly travel would be complete without Carmel. Voted the #1 Dog Friendly Town in America several times over, they love dogs. Hotels, shops, restaurants, beaches, parks – they all welcome your dog with water bowls, treats, biodegradable bags, plus high-end amenities like massages, doggy turn downs, surf lessons, and yappy hours.
For more information, visit www.carmelcalifornia.com.
