Dog-Friendly Activities in Bridport, VT

Fort Ticonderoga is a pet-friendly cultural destination in New York. Bring Fido for a day out to learn about North America's military heritage by walking the grounds. Please note that your furry friend must always remain leashed and attended to. Your four-legged friends are not allowed in buildings, the King's Garden and the Carillon boat. Please refer to their website for seasonal hours.

Mt. Philo State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Charlotte, VT. The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The mountaintop picnic area offers spectacular views of the lake, valley, and mountains to the west. Your dog can join you for a hike as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

Taconic Ramble State Park in Castleton, VT, is pet friendly. Bring your dog for a leashed stroll around this lovely park, which includes a Japanese garden and numerous trails that are located on steep, rocky, challenging terrain. Please note that you and your furry friend must trek up a very steep, hilly trail to access the garden.

Woodchuck Cider in Middlebury, VT, is a dog-friendly hard cider brewery with a spacious tasting room where friendly pups are welcome both inside and out. Enjoy a wide variety of ciders, take a tour and relax with your furry friend. Outside food is welcome.

Dogs are allowed inside while you shop at The Vermont Flannel Company.

The Trails Around Middlebury are an extensive system of trails in Middlebury, VT. Dogs are welcome on leash, and be sure to pick up dog waste and carry out with you. Most of the trails have little elevation change (they are fairly flat and not strenuous). Trails wind through woods, fields, over streams, across bridges, and show a beautiful view of the Vermont countryside.

Werner Tree Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Middlebury, VT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this farm to help choose the tree for your home this Christmas. Whether you're looking for a huge tree or a smaller pine, you'll find something that fits at this well-stocked Christmas tree farm. Don't forget to bring your own bags to clean up any mess left behind. Check their website for opening days and times.

Middlebury Dog Park is a 1.5-acre fenced park in Middlebury, VT, with separate areas for small and large dogs. Located off Collins Drive behind the hospital, visitors can use the hospital's parking lot, thanks to their generosity. The park is 100% donor-funded and volunteer-run, providing a welcoming space for pups and their owners to play.

Branbury State Park is a dog-friendly state park and beach in Salisbury, VT. Your leashed dog is welcome on all areas except for the beach, or areas with sand. This 69-acre state park is on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore at the base of Mount Moosalamoo, with The Green Mountain National Forest to the east. Bring Fido for a picnic in the open grassy areas, and enjoy the water views as you eat lunch! Contact Vermont State Parks for rates and day passes.

Bring Fido to play at this off-leash dog park in the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks.

Ledge Hill Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in quaint downtown Ticonderoga, NY. Fido can join you on the front sidewalk patio or beer garden in the back while you enjoy a variety of their house-brewed beers. Food is not served, but food trucks are occasionally on site.

During the spring and summer season, Fido can join you at the outdoor seating space at Foley Brothers Brewing, a dog-friendly, small batch brewery in Brandon, VT. You can sample a variety of their locally brewed craft beers and wines.

Basin Harbor is a pet-friendly resort and boat club featuring an off-leash dog beach on the south side of the harbor, Fanny's Beach. Located on Lake Champlain in Vergennes, VT, your leashed pup is also welcome to join you for a walk along the trails or for a paddle out on the water in one of their kayak rentals. Please note that pets aren't allowed on other boat rentals. Mutt Mitt stations are located throughout the resort property.

Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton, VT is pet friendly. Located within Bomoseen State Park, visitors and their furry adventuring companions are invited to visit this recreation space to camp, fish, hike and more. Dogs aren't permitted in most cabins or the cottage, but pets are allowed in the Dragonfly cabin and elsewhere in the park. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Monkton Community Dog Park is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along to this fenced park to play freely with other Monkton pups. Dog owners are reminded to keep dogs under control and to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Hubbardton Battlefield Wildlife Management Area in Castleton, VT is pet friendly. Parkgoers and their furry adventuring companions are invited to visit this recreation space to hike, fish, hunt and view wildlife. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.