There are 20 other dog-friendly attractions within 20 miles of St. Charles. 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 St. Charles.
National Mall
Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding National Mall, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. The large lawns are also ideal for a picnic or game of frisbee with your four-legged companion.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA, is a dog-friendly art studio that is known for having the largest amount of working artists in one place. There's all sorts of art for you and Fido to view inside, including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding Thomas Jefferson Memorial, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. This spectacular memorial is a columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin.
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Port City Brewing Company
Port City Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Alexandria, VA. Dogs are welcome inside and outside the brewery. However, pets are not allowed in the beer garden. American and European-inspired brews are served year round. There are limited release and specialty beers on the menu as well. Visit their website to view the food truck schedule.
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Lost Boy Cider
Lost Boy Cider is a dog-friendly cidery in Alexandria, VA. Up to two leashed, licensed, and vaccinated dogs per person are welcome to join their owners at this cider house and enjoy the fun. No cider or food consumption for dogs is allowed. You can sometimes find food trucks and other fun events; check their website for the current schedule.
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FDR Memorial
Allow Fido to accompany you on dog-friendly grounds of FDR Memorial in Washington, DC. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial dedicated to the 32nd President of the United States. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate FDR and offers leashed dogs the chance to join their owners on the pathways that weave through the area. The popular place also pays homage to Fala, FDR's Scottish Terrier. One of the most famous presidential pets, Fala was often by the president's side and is commemorated by a statue at the memorial. You can enhance your visit with an audio tour or just enjoy a self-guided tour together.
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Fair Winds Brewing Company
Fair Winds Brewing Company is pet-friendly. This low-key brewery in Lorton, VA is home to an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food truck schedule for peckish pups and their people. Dogs are allowed to join you inside and out on the patio. Water bowls are available for thirsty canine patrons. Fair Winds Brewing Company is open Monday to Tuesday from 3pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm.
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Montpellier Farms Family Farm Park
Montpellier Farms Family Farm Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Upper Marlboro, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy events and festivals on the farm, such as their Sunflower Festival, Fall Festival, family events and more. Fido can help you pick out a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, browse the farm market and even explore the corn maze with you.
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Congressional Cemetery Dog Walkers
The K9 Corps at Historic Congressional Cemetery is a private dog walking program, bringing life, community, and volunteerism to this extraordinary burial ground in Washington, DC. Dog walking at the cemetery is permitted by membership only. Membership is annual and runs from March 1st through the last day of February the following year. Prospective members may sign up by clicking on the Waitlist tab on the Cemetery Dogs website. The K9 Corps membership dues provide for maintenance of the grounds and assists with administrative costs. It is organized for the continued support of the ongoing work at Historic Congressional Cemetery through funds raised from donations and each member's ongoing volunteer work. Day passes can be obtained at the front gate for a small fee.
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G34.3 Brewing Company
G34.3 Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, welcomes well-behaved, friendly dogs in their taproom. Grab a seat at a high top table and enjoy their selection of handcrafted beer. Be sure to check their social media pages for updates on their rotating food truck schedule. Local menus are also available for ordering outside food.
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Lincoln Memorial
On a tour of historical Washington, D.C. sites, make a stop at the Lincoln Memorial where the gardens are dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you on the grounds, but only small dogs that can be carried are permitted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington DC is dog friendly. Located in West Potomac Park, this 4-acre memorial includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Martin Luther King carved by sculptor Lei Yixin. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Just make sure that Fido’s leash is 6 feet long or shorter.
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs can accompany you to enjoy this tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots. Visitors can also access River Trailhead and take their four-legged friend on a longer scenic route beside the Anacostia River.
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Chapel Point State Park
Chapel Point State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Port Tobacco, MD. Located along the river, this 600-acre undeveloped recreation area is popular among anglers and hunters. Chapel Point is accessible for dogs and their owners from sunrise to sunset, but please remember to leash and clean up after your pets.
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Washington Monument
Fido is permitted on the dog-friendly landscaped grounds surrounding the stunning Washington Monument in Washington, DC. Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, this 555-foot monument is a sight to behold. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Dogs must be kept on a leash during your visit.
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Smithsonian Gardens
Dogs are welcome at the Smithsonian Gardens, a pet-friendly attraction in Washington DC. This outdoor extension of the Smithsonian Museums is a lovely place for a stroll with your pooch. The vivid and colorful plants that make up the gorgeous gardens are specially selected and are designed to inspire visitors to engage with plants and gardens in their day to day life. Unfortunately, pets are not permitted in the Enid A. Haupt Garden or the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, but they can join you elsewhere. The gardens are always open.
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Fort Washington Park
Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor spaces of Fort Washington Park, including the fortifications, in Fort Washington, MD. Enjoy learning about this historic site while walking the trails with Fido and taking in views of the lighthouse and the old fort.
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The Secret City 'Washington DC Scavenger Hunt'
The Secret City plan and organize a fantastic dog-friendly scavenger hunts through the heart of Washington, DC. Book your ticket online and embark on an experience which begins with puzzle-filled clues sent to your phone. Allow Fido to join your team as you unravel the answers to unlock your path through the city.
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REI Co-op Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Check out the pet-friendly REI Co-op Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals in Oxon Hill, MD. Your well-behaved pup is welcome to join you on these dog-friendly rentals as you spend a day exploring the National Harbor.
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The Yards Park
Experience The Yards Park with Fido, a dog-friendly waterfront destination in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Located in Washington, DC, just south of Capitol Hill and to the east of Nationals Ballpark, this thoughtfully-designed park is a place to be active or relax and enjoy the outdoors. Dogs are permitted to be off-leash in the fenced Dog Run, just east of the Great Lawn, but must be leashed when exploring the rest of the park. This scenic park features open grassy areas and well-landscaped outdoor rooms, a waterfall, an elevated overlook, iconic bridge, light sculpture, and a riverfront boardwalk.
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