Take some vacation time and plan trips to explore new places with your canine companion. Dogs are always up for an adventure, and there’s no shortage of adventures to be had this summer across the United States.
From where to work out with your pup to where to eat and unwind with your pooch, discover summer activities to experience with your four-legged best friend.
Alabama: Red Mountain Park, Birmingham
The largest dog park in Alabama is a paradise for Fido. With a 1.7-acre large dog area, a 0.7-acre small dog area and a 0.3-acre special needs dog area for the physically challenged, elderly, injured or shy, the area also has pet waste stations and drinking water for dogs. Additionally, there are shaded areas with benches and open areas for running and fetching.
Alaska: Pullen Creek Park, Skagway
Watching the salmon run at Pullen Creek from May to September is a sight to behold not just for you but also for four-legged friends. Pullen Creek Park is a great spot to sit and enjoy a picnic or to take out your fishing pole and tackle box and let your dogs run amok in nature.
Arizona: Avondale Friendship Dog Park, Avondale
At Friendship Park, furry friends will have their pick of amenities like tennis courts, Japanese gardens and a dog park. The dog park has a fenced-in section where your off-leash dog can play fetch and stretch their legs.
Arkansas: Bark Park, Bentonville
In summer months and throughout the year, you and your pup can enjoy the Bentonville Bark Park. This off-leash area offers 1.3 acres of recreation space, so your four-legged favorite can get some exercise and social time with other dogs. The Bark Park features separate areas for large and small dogs, plus an agility course.
California: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Four-legged friends love Southern California’s perennially sunny weather and outdoor activities as much as their human counterparts. So out there, pups can enjoy all the al fresco dining, window shopping and strolling along Third Street Promenade as much as their human counterparts.
Colorado: Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Park, Morrison
Red Rocks isn’t just for music lovers — the natural park and amphitheater are to be enjoyed by pups and humans alike. You and Fluffy will have to scoot out of the park in advance of performances, but if you time it correctly, you’ll get some hiking in at one of Colorado’s natural wonders.
Connecticut: Mystic Seaport, Mystic
The history of the seaport village of Mystic, Conn. will likely be lost on your canine companion, but your dog will love to wander and experience the sights and smells the New England town has to offer. Dogs aren’t allowed in any of the museums or aboard the vessels, but there’s enough on land to take in.
Florida: Keel & Curley Winery, Plant City
Made from blueberries, Keel & Curley Winery sells three wine varietals and is open to wine-loving humans and their canine companions. Dogs are welcome in the tasting room and on the winery’s spacious deck.
Hawaii: Mahiku Farmers Market, Honolulu
Take your fluffy friend along as you browse the local produce, foods, flowers and goods from various cuisines and ethnicities at Mahiku Farmers Market in Honolulu.
Louisiana: Camellia City Dog Park, Sidell
Opened just under two years ago, bring your pooch to Camellia City Bark Park so they can mingle and play in the 4-acre park. Featuring areas for large (25 pounds and over) and small (under 25 pounds) dogs and dogs with disabilities; exercise and agility equipment; water and clean-up stations, the park will surely help expend some of your dog’s energy.
New York: Coney Island, Brooklyn
Dogs aren’t allowed on the rides, but leashed dogs can walk the famous Coney Island boardwalk, home of the first rollercoaster which debuted in 1884.