There are 31 dog friendly activities in Alexandria. 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 Alexandria.
Duke Street Dog Park
This large, fenced, grassy dog park is a wonderful place to bring your pet to play off-leash. There are plenty of toys on hand, but bring your own water.
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Dog Run Park at Carlyle
Bring your pet to play off-leash at this fenced dog park with separate small dog area, grass, gravel, benches, and drinking water.
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Potomac Riverboat Company Canine Cruises
Head out on the water with your pooch on the Potomac Riverboat Company's Canine Cruises. From April to October, Fido can enjoy a 45-minute cruise around the Alexandria Seaport in the company of other canine-loving humans and their furry best friends. Fresh water and tasty treats are provided onboard. One dog is permitted per passenger and dogs must be leashed at all times, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. For dates and ticket prices, check Potomac Riverboat Company's official website.
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Barkhaus
Barkhaus offers a off-leash indoor and outdoor dog park, combined with a dog bar. Guests come to enjoy a beverage or bite to eat while their dogs make new friends. Barkhaus has collaborated with the incredible Laughing Pig for their unique and thoughtfully crafted menu with a locally sourced collection of beer and wine. All dogs must be current on Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Distemper (DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP) vaccinations. Proof of vaccination is required prior to entry. Per Virginia Law, guests are legally only allowed to bring 1 dog per person at a time.
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Grist Mill Dog Park
This small, 1-acre dog park is fully fenced and covered in a special blue landscaping dust to reduce mud. Includes shade trees and benches.
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Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past Walking Tours
While visiting the historic hometown of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, you and your pooch can take advantage of one of Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past's many walking tours. Offering a combined total of 100 years experience in Alexandria, they are able to take you beyond the ordinary and let you in on little-known but revealing stories about well-known historical figures. It's both entertaining and educational, so it makes for a great event for visitors of all ages. They offer many variations of tours to suite your personal style and needs. Your dog is welcome to join at no extra cost, but must be under owner's control and leashed at all times.
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Mount Vernon Trail
The Mount Vernon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Alexandria! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Tour the grounds of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, with your leashed pets. Pets are welcome during daytime visitation hours. Your canine companion can accompany you as you visit George Washington's tomb, the stables, the gardens, and dozens of other outdoor places. Enjoy the view of the Potomac River from the piazza. Pets are not allowed in the historic buildings, the museum, or the Education Center exhibition galleries. Dogs and their owners can visit every day of the week from 9am until 5pm.
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Enjoy Photo Shoot at Old Town Alexandria
'Enjoy Photo Shoot at Old Town Alexandria' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Emile. You and your pooch will receive a private photoshoot. Tour the area while your guide takes posed and candid photos of you. After your day, you will receive 20 edited photos in three business days. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $350 per group.
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Old Town Alexandria Photo Session
'Old Town Alexandria Photo Session' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Pamela. You and your pooch can choose from a sunrise or sunset photo session. You'll also get to see a cool DC area spot you might have missed otherwise. You'll receive your photos back via email in a beautifully hand-edited digital gallery within one to two weeks.The experience lasts 1 hour and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $95 per person.
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Fetching Photos
Bring your dog and explore Old Town Alexandria on a walking photography tour. A range of scheduled tours are available, some focusing primarily on iPhone photography while others are better suited for a SLR. Private tours will be structured around your photography objectives and interests. All tours are led by an experienced photographer and Alexandria local, and dive into little known facts of Alexandria’s Colonial America, Revolutionary War, and Civil War history.
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Monticello Park Off Leash Area
Bring your pet to enjoy a bit of off-leash exercise in the area marked with bollards at this Alexandria park. Be careful as the park is not fenced.
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Chambliss Street Dog Park
Pets will love the chance to play off-leash in the designated area of this city park. Be careful as the area is not fenced.
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Belle Haven Park
Belle Haven Park is dog-friendly! The large park sits along the quaint Belle Haven Marina and welcomes leashed dogs. Ample parking and picnic tables are available. Dog owners must clean up after their pet. The Park is open from 6am to 7pm, seven days a week.
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Montgomery Park
Montgomery Park is a small little green space that has a dog run, tennis courts, playground, gazebo with picnic tables, and several benches.
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