Dog-Friendly Activities in Exeter, RI

There are 63 dog-friendly activities within 20 miles of Exeter. 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 Exeter.

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic, CT

Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic Seaport Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Mystic, CT. Walk the grounds with your leashed pet and explore the museum's shipyard, nineteenth-century village re-creation, and nine gardens or enjoy a stroll along the river. Leashed pets are welcome on the museum grounds, although they aren't permitted in any buildings or museum vessels. Rent a rowboat or sailboat to spend an hour exploring the Mystic River in a traditional small craft. Choose one of more than a dozen boats that vary in capacity from 2 to 5 people (plus a dog). Boathouse staff will set you up with life jackets, oars, and other gear. Pricing for boat rentals vary. See Details

Olde Mistick Village

Mystic, CT

Olde Mistick Village Bring Fido for a stroll around dog-friendly Olde Mistick Village. Located in Mystic, CT, the village is an outdoor shopping and dining destination designed to resemble a New England-style village of yesteryear. Both two and four-legged guests are welcome to spend a day roaming around the duck pond and along the walkways. Pets must be leashed during their visit and aren't permitted inside every store, so owners will need to inquire within before bringing Fido inside. See Details

Whalers Brewing Company

South Kingstown, RI

Whalers Brewing Company Whalers Brewing Company is a dog-friendly, locally owned brewery in South Kingstown, RI, with an on-site taproom selling draft beer, growlers, and brewery merchandise. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside. Order a tasting flight to enjoy while you play some cornhole, life sized Jenga, or pool. Guests can bring their own food or order delivery from a list of local restaurants. See Details

Block Island Ferry

Narragansett, RI

Block Island Ferry Based at Point Judith in Narragansett, RI, the dog-friendly Block Island Ferry offers traditional and high-speed ferry services. Pets are permitted on board but must always remain on a leash or in a carrier. Please note your furry friend isn't allowed on the seats or benches inside the cabins. Be sure to call ahead or visit their website for schedules and fares. See Details

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Westerly, RI

Napatree Point Conservation Area Dogs are welcome on the beach at the pet-friendly Napatree Point Conservation Area in Westerly, RI, during certain times of the year. Pets are prohibited from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, May 2 through Labor Day. The rest of the year, registered leashed pups are allowed anytime. Dogs are not permitted in roped-off areas, and guests must clean up after Fido during their visit; waste bins are located at the entrance to the beach. See Details

Bluff Point State Park

Groton, CT

Bluff Point State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Bluff Point State Park, a pet-friendly recreational area in Groton, CT. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses aren't permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 1st. See Details

Mystic Knotwork

Mystic, CT

Mystic Knotwork Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you inside Mystic Knotwork, a pet-friendly store in Mystic, CT. Browse and enjoy the American-made nautical knot decorations, the wedding knot and reception gifts, and especially the famous sailor bracelets. They even sell knotted, handmade dog toys! See Details

Holdridge Home & Garden

Ledyard, CT

Holdridge Home & Garden Holdridge Home & Garden is a dog-friendly hardware store in Ledyard, CT. Fido is welcome to join you as you shop for lawn and garden supplies, paint, tools, grills, etc. See Details

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic

Mystic, CT

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic Fido is welcome to join you at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic, a pet-friendly shop with a location in Mystic, CT. Well behaved dogs can accompany you inside the shop if they remain leashed. The Spice & Tea Exchange offer over 140 fine spices, 75 hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, and teas. Visitors can also purchase gourmet gifts, souvenirs, and accessories. See Details

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

Westerly, RI

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island Leashed dogs are welcome in the seasonal beer garden, which offers covered picnic tables, outside Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island in Westerly, RI. This pet-friendly, local brewery offers award winning beers, which you can sample by the flight or glass. Visit their website to see what is currently on tap. See Details

Jonathan Edwards Winery

North Stonington, CT

Jonathan Edwards Winery Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the outdoor patio as long as they are leashed. Enjoy a wine flight with you furry companion while admiring beautiful views across the vineyards. See Details

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Groton, CT

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Leashed pups are allowed at dog-friendly Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT. This historic site is home to Fort Griswold, which is known for being taken by the British forces in 1781. You can jump on the pet-friendly Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi and head on down to the old fort site. The rolling hills and historic buildings are well worth the trip. See Details

DuVal Trail

South Kingstown, RI

DuVal Trail DuVal Trail is a pet-friendly path in South Kingstown. Take your pooch on a pretty walk through the countryside of Rhode Island. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail that is looped at just over six miles in total. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Barkin’ Barley

Gales Ferry, CT

Barkin’ Barley Barkin' Barley is a dog-friendly spot in Gales Ferry, CT. They welcome your pup indoors and on their patio, extended courtyard, and hiking trails. The outdoor space includes picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, fire pits, yard games and water stations. During your visit, you'll get to choose from 30 craft beers and enjoy food trucks on select days. Registration and vaccinations are required. See Details

Moosup Valley State Park Trail

Moosup, CT

Moosup Valley State Park Trail The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT is dog friendly and 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 Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park 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. See Details

Shaidzon Beer Co.

West Kingston, RI

Shaidzon Beer Co. Bring Fido to Shaidzon Beer Co. in South Kingston, RI. This dog-friendly brewery allows leashed pups inside the taproom and, weather permitting, in their outdoor beer garden. They offer a rotating selection of their own brews. You are welcome to bring your own food with you to enjoy with your beer. See Details

Hopeville Pond State Park

Griswold, CT

Hopeville Pond State Park Fido is invited to join you at pet-friendly Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas and on the hiking trails, but they are not permitted on the beach or in the campground. See Details

Ninigret Park Dog Park

Charlestown, RI

Ninigret Park Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Ninigret Park Dog Park in Charlestown, RI. The outdoor facility has a 1-acre section for large dogs and half an acre for smaller dogs. Amenities include trees, rocks, a fire hydrant and benches. Waste stations and parking is available. See Details

The Velvet Mill

Stonington, CT

The Velvet Mill The Velvet Mill is a dog-friendly establishment in Stonington, CT, featuring shops, boutiques, galleries, studio space, professional offices, restaurants, a nano-brewery, and more. Not all businesses located in the mill are dog friendly, please inquire with owner before entering. Each business located in The Velvet Mill is independently owned and operated. See Details

Mystic River Park

Mystic, CT

Mystic River Park Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Mystic River Park in Mystic, CT. There's a sizable green space for dogs to play and socialize, along with a boardwalk for walking along the water. Bring a picnic to enjoy or take a stroll at sunset with Fido! See Details