Dog-Friendly Activities Near IAD Airport

There are 135 dog-friendly activities near IAD Airport. 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 IAD Airport.

Pet Friendly 8 Chains North Winery
8 Chains North Winery 8 Chains North is a dog-friendly boutique farm winery showcasing handcrafted, Old-World-style wines in Waterford, VA. Their philosophy: Great wines are made in the vineyard. The warm and inviting tasting room has stunning vineyard views. Dogs are welcome inside and outside at the winery, and there's even a fenced off-leash area for your dog to run and frolic with other friendly canines! Open year-round, the winery offers an extensive patio during the season, and a roaring fireplace in the cold-weather months. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff looks forward to making your visit a truly memorable one. See Details
Pet Friendly Old Bust Head Brewing Company
Old Bust Head Brewing Company Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, solar-powered microbrewery in Warrenton, VA brewing traditional ales and lagers. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the covered patio between the taproom and production area. Rotating food trucks are often available. See Details
Fair Winds Brewing Company Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, is a pet-friendly establishment with an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food trucks. Dogs are welcome indoors and on the patio, and water bowls are available for them. See Details
Sinistral Brewing Company Located in the historic district of Manassas, Sinistral Brewing Company offers a relaxed atmosphere for craft beer lovers. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or in the beer garden, but dogs must be kept on a leash. The taproom hosts a variety of rotating events, including trivia, bingo and open mic nights. Although this seven barrel brewery doesn't have a kitchen, they often host food vendors. See Details
Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings. See Details
Mt. Defiance Cider Barn Located on a hilltop on the edge of town, Mt. Defiance Cider Barn is the great place to spend an afternoon with Fido. Settle into a rocking chair by the fireplace on cold winter days, or sit out on the porch and enjoy the warm breezes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room. Snacks are available (cheese, crackers, and nuts) and on warm weather weekends food trucks are often available. The Cider Barn is closed on Mondays. See Details
Great Falls Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup. See Details
Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park The Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park welcomes Fido to enjoy some off leash exercise before browsing the aisles at this pet-friendly garden center in Gainesville, VA. Located outside in the parking lot, this small dog park features a mulch terrain, bushes and picnic tables. Waste bags, tennis balls and water bowls are also available. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop inside the store as well. See Details
Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Fountainhead Regional Park Discover pet-friendly Fountainhead Regional Park with Fido in Fairfax Station, VA. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker, enjoy 2,000 acres of rugged adventures with your pup in tow. There are shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and trailhead access to the 19.7-mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. See Details
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard A dog-friendly winery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson, MD is a great place to stop for a relaxing wine and cheese pairing. You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a seat on the outdoor patio featuring cafe tables, string lights and a fire pit. Sample their famous, award-winning Bordeoux-style wines while taking in scenic vineyard views. See Details
Dulles Gateway Dog Park Dulles Gateway Dog Park is located on the Pender Pet Retreat campus in Chantilly, VA. The wooded, fenced-in space provides lots of trees for shade, nature trails, agility obstacles, picnic tables and benches. Waste receptables and a water spicket are also available. See Details
Stone Tower Winery Perched atop scenic Hogback Mountain, Stone Tower Winery consists of 306 acres of rolling vineyards in Leesburg, VA. The dog-friendly Harvest Barn tasting room offers visitors plenty of space both inside and outside to sample chardonnay, pinot noir, and sauvignon blanc, among others. All group tastings and tours must be scheduled. Call for details and hours. See Details
Lake Accotink Trail Lake Accotink Trail in Springfield, VA is pet friendly. The trail on the north side of the lake, as well as the paved trail downstream from the lake, are part of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail which traverses Fairfax County. To protect the forest habitat, users should stay on established trails and avoid creating new ones. Dogs must be leashed and all mess cleaned up after them. See Details
Manassas National Battlefield Park Dog-friendly Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas, VA preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles. The peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy), and it was there that Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname "Stonewall." Today, the National Battlefield Park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died more than a century ago. Bring Fido for a stroll on the historic grounds, which features historical structures, markers and statues. See Details
Vint Hill Dog Park Vint Hill Dog Park is a fully-fenced park with plenty of room for dogs of all sizes to run and play in Warrenton, VA. This 1.25-acre park features benches, shade trees, a shelter, activity equipment, a water station and parking. Clean-up bags are often in stock at the waste stations in the park. See Details
Manassas Park Dog Park Located behind the Manassas Park Community Center, the Manassas Park Dog Park currently has two areas for dogs to play in off-leash. There is a spigot for drinking and filling pools. To enter the parking lot, come in from either Courtney Street or Tremont Street. Events occur throughout the year, highlighted by BREW's Beaglefest twice a year. See Details
Chrysalis Vineyards Pet-friendly Chrysalis Vineyards welcomes leashed dogs to explore the grounds with you and enjoy a seat on their outdoor patio in Middleburg, VA. Take in the scenic views while sipping on a glass of wine. You can also enjoy a light bite of hummus and crackers, paninis, or pizza from Little River Bakehouse on site. Please leash and clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details
Breaux Vineyards Breaux Vineyards is a 404-acre winery and estate with stunning mountain views in Purcellville, VA. This pet-friendly vineyard offers wines harvested from 17 varieties of grapes. Leashed dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor seating areas overlooking the vineyards, at Dog Days at Breaux, and in the Old Tasting room (Vin97). Dogs are prohibited from the Orleans patio, which is reserved for 21+ visitors without dogs. See Details
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