There are 13 dog friendly activities in Columbus. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Columbus.
Lowe's Home Improvement
Lowe's Home Improvement is pet-friendly. Bring your dog along to this Columbus store and sniff out the best deals on DIY, garden supplies and other household items. They are open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 9pm and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.
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Hobby Lobby
Take Fido along as you shop for seasonal crafts at Hobby Lobby, a dog-friendly chain store with a location in Columbus, IN. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Hobby Lobby sells fabric, ornaments, paints, decorations, cushions, photo frames and beautiful pieces for your home. Items within the aisles might be delicate or breakable, so keep Fido close to you when browsing.
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Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight Tools is a dog-friendly retailer in Columbus, IN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you shop for tools and hardware for your home, garden, vehicle, and more. Most stores even have a small selection of pet accessories.
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Rural King
Rural King is a retail chain with a dog-friendly location in Columbus, IN. Leashed pets are permitted inside to join you when shopping their selection of farming supplies, home goods, pet products and hunting gear.
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Touch the Earth Natural Area
Touch the Earth Natural Area is pet-friendly. This preserve is one of the larger protected natural areas in Bartholomew County. Bring your leashed pooch on two miles of mowed trails through scenic woods and former farm fields that have reverted to nature. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Touch the Earth Natural Area is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.
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Days of Old Antique Shoppe
Leashed dogs are welcome at Days of Old Antique Shoppe in Columbus, IN. This pet-friendly shop provides a memorable shopping experience with many vendors displaying their items for sale.
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Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab
Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along on this moderate trail that's just over half a mile in length. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful mixed hardwood forest with intermittent creeks for your pooch to go for a quick refreshing dip. Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.
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Whipker's Market and Greenhouse
Whipker's Market and Greenhouse in Columbus, IN is pet friendly. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you when shopping the selection of plants, flowers, garden items, and seasonal vegetables.
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JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts is pet-friendly. This chain provides a wide range of fabrics. You can also enjoy sewing classes and more. Leashed dogs are welcome inside, as long as they are well-behaved. JOANN Fabrics and Crafts is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
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Hog Molly Brewing Co.
Bring your dog and enjoy a beer on the pet-friendly patio at Hog Molly Brewing Co. in Columbus, IN. This family owned & operated brewery and taproom welcome guests over the age of 21 to sample a glass of Strong Side Imperial Stout or Foggy Noggin IPA.
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T.J. Maxx
T.J. Maxx is a nationwide clothing retailer with a dog-friendly store located in Columbus, IN. Leashed dogs, or those small enough to sit in the cart, can accompany you inside the store. Browse the vast selection of brand-name apparel, shoes, accessories and homeware.
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Emmylou Wischmeier Dog Park
Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Emmylou Wischmeier Dog Park in Columbus, IN. This off-leash pup recreation area features agility equipment, a picnic table, a pavilion, grassy areas, shade, and plenty of space to run, play and socialize. The space is operated by Columbus Veterinary Services and requires an annual membership fee.
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Columbus Farmer's Market
Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Columbus Farmer's Market in Columbus, IN. This seasonal market, located just south of City Hall, takes place every Saturday morning from May through mid-September and features a variety of local vendors. Pick out your favorite produce, jams, cheese, baked goods and more while listening to live music each week. Four-legged visitors must be leashed and cleaned up after.
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Muscatatuck Park
Leashed pets are welcome to hike along dog-friendly trails within Muscatatuck Park in North Vernon, IN. This spacious forested park offers river access and features hiking trails, a campground and picnic areas.
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Exit 76 Antique Mall
The staff love seeing dogs at the pet-friendly Exit 76 Antique Mall in Edinburgh, IN. Conveniently located on I-65 at the 76B exit, the antique mall is one of the finest in the Midwest, with more than 600 vendors offering everything from traditional antiques and collectibles, to upscale furniture, fine jewelry, artisan crafts and more.
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Indiana Premium Outlets
Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces at Indiana Premium Outlets, a pet-friendly outlet mall in Edinburgh, IN. There are 85 stores in this beautiful open-air shopping space. Some shops even allow leashed pups inside, but all stores have their own individual policies.
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Brown County Winery
Established in the rolling hills of Nashville, IN, in 1985, is dog-friendly business Brown County Winery. This winery is dedicated to producing quality, award winning grape and fruit wines at an affordable price. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the porch and a bowl of water is provided.
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Anderson Falls Nature Preserve
Anderson Falls Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Hartsville, IN, with scenic and moderate-level trails. Please note that crossing above or below the falls and streams is necessary to access these trails.
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Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill is pet-friendly. This rugged preserve is one square mile in size and protects a forest, as well as the wildlife that lives within it. The entire loop trail and gravel road total 6 miles. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.
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The Skyline Drive-In
The Skyline Drive-In is a dog-friendly, seasonal drive-in theater in Shelbyville, IN. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the grounds. The Skyline Drive-In is a classic single screen drive-in theatre that originally opened in 1950. Providing a perfect blend of the classic and the modern, Fido is welcome to join you in your air conditioned car while you watch a movie and enjoy great snacks from the concession stand. Please note that you are not allowed to bring food, drinks, drugs or alcohol into the Skyline, and failure to comply with this request will result in being removed from the drive-in.
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