Dog Friendly Activities in Apex, NC

Hunter Street Park is a 12-acre, dog-friendly recreation area in Apex, NC. Registration is required to use the dog park area of the park. Outside of the dog park, leashed dogs are welcome on the paved walking trail.

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Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Apex, NC

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area in Apex, NC, offers 14 miles of dog-friendly trails, over 1,000 campsites, fishing, and boat-launches at every access point. Fido must be kept on a leash no longer than 6' long, and are not permitted on swim beaches or inside buildings. Please visit Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's website for updated fees on vehicles.

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Apex Community Park

Apex, NC

Apex Community Park

Your pet will find plenty to explore at this extensive community park with woodlands, lake, playgrounds, walking trails and more.

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Apex Nature Park

Apex, NC

Apex Nature Park

Dog Park Features 2 acre park, fenced and lighted Pet waste stations Separate sections for small dogs and for large dogs Shade gazebos and benches Water fountains Wood chips for ground cover

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Brueprint Brewing Company

Apex, NC

Brueprint Brewing Company

Brueprint Brewing Company is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted beer. Leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom and outside the brewery. Brueprint's menu ranges from a "premier craft brown ale with overtones of chocolate" to a "frisky scotch ale with a smooth malty taste." Brueprint Brewing Company is open Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 10pm, Friday from 4pm to 11pm, Saturday from 12pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 8pm.

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American Tobacco Trail

Apex, NC

American Tobacco Trail

The American Tobacco Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Apex! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the American Tobacco 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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Carolina Pines Community Dog Park

Raleigh, NC

Carolina Pines Community Dog Park

Pets will love to play off-leash at the fenced Carolina Pines Community Dog Park in Raleigh, with shade and drinking water. Two separate areas provide play space for dogs of all abilities as well as elderly, infirm, small, or shy dogs.

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Crank Arm Brewing Company

Raleigh, NC

Crank Arm Brewing Company

Crank Arm Brewing Company is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside and out at this craft brewery and tasting room in downtown Raleigh. Their taps include classics and seasonal specialties to keep the tastebuds guessing. Crank Arm Brewing Company is open Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 11pm and Friday through Saturday from 12pm to 11pm.

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Chapel Hill's Southern Dog Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill's Southern Dog Park

Chapel Hill's Southern Dog Park is a large fenced park with trees and benches. Smaller dogs can play amongst themselves in their own area. Please note: parking along Dogwood Acres Drive is not permitted.

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Dix Park Dog Park

Raleigh, NC

Dix Park Dog Park

Dix Park Dog Park is pet-friendly. Dog owners are no longer invited to let their best friends loose on the athletic field next to Biggs Drive, but on the new permanent park between the Big Field and Umstead Drive instead. This large space is completely fenced and divided into a small and a large dog section. Fido will find welcome new additions like water stations and natural shade inside.

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Lake Benson Park

Garner, NC

Lake Benson Park

Lake Benson Park is a dog-friendly, 64-acre park in Garner, NC. The park features large open space areas, 1.8 miles of paved and unpaved pet-friendly trails, a dog park (with play areas for large and small dogs), two playgrounds and four picnic shelters. Dogs are welcome to join you around the other parts of the park as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.

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Saving Grace Supply Co.

Raleigh, NC

Saving Grace Supply Co.

Saving Grace Supply Co. is pet-friendly. Shop with your dog to find homemade treats and other quality products for pups. Best of all, all proceeds go towards the stores shelter to help rescue and care for dogs. Saving Grace Supply Co. is open Monday through Saturday, although hours vary.

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Beer Study

Chapel Hill, NC

Beer Study

Bring Fido to Beer Study, a bottle shop featuring in-store drafts and indoor and outdoor seating. Leashed dogs are welcome to tag along with their human as they sip and study at one of its six outdoor tables. Pets are also welcome inside the store, which sells a wide range of unique beer. The Chapel Hill location of Beer Study is open seven days a week, from noon until midnight.

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Quail Ridge Books

Raleigh, NC

Quail Ridge Books

Quail Ridge Books welcomes dogs of all sizes at their pet-friendly shop in Raleigh, NC. Pick out a new novel as you browse the selection of books at Quail Ridge while Fido greets the welcoming staff.

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Lynnwood Brewing Concern

Raleigh, NC

Lynnwood Brewing Concern

Lynwood Brewing Concern is an award-winning brewery in Raleigh, NC, with a dog-friendly beer garden. Enjoy a delicious brew with Fido by your side! They also have a sister restaurant next door called Wilson's Eatery if you get hungry.

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Bass Pro Shops

Cary, NC

Bass Pro Shops

Dogs are welcome to join their owners while they shop for sporting goods and outdoor gear at Cary's Bass Pro Shops. Dogs should be leashed and well-behaved.

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Dog Park at Sugg Farm

Holly Springs, NC

Dog Park at Sugg Farm

With an acre to run and play, the off-leash Dog Park at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs, NC, is a great spot for your pups to exercise and socialize. There are separate areas for large and small dogs. There is no fee to use the dog park and it's open daily.

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Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)

Wake Forest, NC

Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)

The Falls Lake Trail, part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is a dog-friendly hiking trail in Falls Lake State Recreation Area can be easily accessed at the Falls Lake Dam information center, Blue Jay Point County Park, Shinleaf access, the Falls Lake park office, and Rolling View access. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

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Compass Rose Brewery

Raleigh, NC

Compass Rose Brewery

Compass Rose Brewery has a dog-friendly indoor space as well as a covered, outdoor space where you can sample craft beers. There is usually food truck on site serving meals and snacks. Dogs are allowed inside and outside and the bar has dog bowls for water!

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Northgate Dog Park

Durham, NC

Northgate Dog Park

This fenced off-leash dog park is a great place to take your pet for some exercise. Includes separate small dog area, benches, and water spigots. Dog park tag required.

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Sal's Branch Trail - William B. Umstead State Park

Raleigh, NC

Sal's Branch Trail - William B. Umstead State Park

Sal's Branch Trail is about 2.7 miles long and located near Raleigh, North Carolina. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 1 hour or less. The Sal's Branch Trailhead is located directly behind the visitor center on the highway 70 entrance to William B. Umstead Park. There is a very pretty lake (man-made) about halfway through the hike. Difficulty: Moderate•Length: 2.7 miles / 4.3 km•Duration: 1-3 hours•Family Friendly • Dog Friendly

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North Carolina Museum of Art

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art is pet-friendly. There are 2.2 miles of trails that weave around the hilly park. Along the way, you and your leashed pup will come across a number of interesting sculptures. There are several doggie waste stations and water fountains along the trails, too. The Museum of Art is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

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Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Raleigh, NC

Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join shoppers at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. The store sells sporting goods, hiking gear, camping gear, and more. Great Outdoor Provision Co. is open Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday noon - 6pm.

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Raven Rock State Park

Lillington, NC

Raven Rock State Park

Raven Rock State Park is a dog-friendly park in Lillington, NC. The park has five trails ranging from easy half-mile loops to longer five mile loops. Hikers may encounter steep terrain, mountain laurel and rhododendron thickets, and tumbling creeks. Please keep dogs on a leash at all times. Note that there is often a line to enter the park on weekends, requiring a wait time of up to an hour and a half.

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