Dog Friendly Activities in Fairfax, VT

There are 41 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Fairfax. 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 Fairfax.

Pet Friendly Gondola SkyRide
Gondola SkyRide Bring Fido to see the top of Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, VT. the Gondola SkyRide at Stowe Mountain Resort is a dog-friendly lift offering its canine passengers the chance to see the world from above! Leashed pets can join in on the sky-high fun; however, they are not allowed at the restaurant on the summit. Dogs are only allowed on the Gondola SkyRide during the summer months. There is an admission price per person. See Details
Pet Friendly Smugglers' Notch State Park
Smugglers' Notch State Park Named for a narrow pass through the Green Mountains, Smugglers' Notch State Park provides incredible views along a variety of dog-friendly trails in Stowe, VT. Ponds, streams and waterfalls can be found throughout the park. Campground facilities provide a place to rest and relax surrounded by breathtaking natural vistas. Historic structures dot the park and a provide a sense of times past. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the park. The park is open mid-May through mid-October. See Details
Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road Bring your canine companion along as you wind your way to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield on the historic, dog-friendly Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road in Vermont. Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains from the comfort of your car. Bring a picnic or do some hiking to stretch your legs and paws! The road is open mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting. There's a fee per vehicle and extra passengers. See Details
Mills Riverside Park Off Leash Area Bring Fido out for an afternoon at Mills Riverside Park's off-leash area in Jericho, VT. Enjoy 216 acres of meadow and wooded hillside where your pup can be both on and off leash. There is swimming and water-play in the Browns River, accessible from the off-leash area. Please note the signs that indicate where your pet can be off leash. The area is not fenced. A trail map is available on the website. See Details
Switchback Brewing Co. Switchback Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery and taproom in Burlington, VT. Since they don't serve food inside, your pooch can join you both inside the taproom and outside on the patio. Their brews include ales, lagers, IPAs, porters, and a variety of seasonal beverages. See Details
Percy Farm Corn Maze Percy Farm Corn Maze is a pet-friendly attraction to visit with your pooch in Stowe, VT. You can take on the corn maze with your dog a couple of months of the year during the fall season. While you're there, you can check out the goats and feed the calves. Dogs are welcome at the farm as long as they're leashed. See Details
East Woods Natural Area East Woods Natural Area is a relatively undisturbed, 40-acre, mixed hardwood and conifer forest in South Burlington, VT. You and your leashed pooch to explore a 1-mile hilly loop trail. The Potash Brook runs through the middle of East Woods and the sunlit openings in the canopy allow for the regeneration of plant growth on the forest floor, which makes a pleasant surrounding for Fido to explore by your side. East Woods Natural Area can be accessed every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Four Quarters Brewing Four Quarters Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery and taproom in Winooski, VT. With 10 barrels on site, they specialize in sours, stouts, and hoppy beers. They offer draft pours and cans to take home. Bring Fido with you while you sample their brews on the patio which includes lots of picnic tables and is enclosed and heated in cooler months. See Details
Niquette Bay State Park Trail The Niquette Bay State Park Trail is a pet-friendly path in Colchester, VT. This 3.2 mile-trail is accessible to most levels of canine and human hiker. If you come during peak season at the end of April, you'll see a selection of lovely wildflowers. Remember to keep your pup leashed and clean up after them. See Details
Wiessner Woods Wiessner Woods is a dog-friendly recreational area located in beautiful Stowe, VT. The area is densely wooded and offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. You and Fido can meander through towering pines and spruce, or splash around in one of the streams running through the property. See Details
Stowe Cider Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly garden outside Stowe Cider in Stowe, VT. Open all year long, your leashed canine companion can join you for refreshing summer drinks, or to enjoy a flight by the fire on a chilly day. Live Forever Foods are located adjacent to the patio and offer walk-up service and mobile ordering. See Details
Oakledge Park Oakledge Park is a dog-friendly park located in the South End of Burlington, VT. Nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, bring Fido to enjoy beautiful waterfront views while you have a picnic or relax at a bench. There are walking trails, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and convenient parking. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him. See Details
Marc's Barc Parc Furry friends of St. Albans, VT, love playing with their pet companions at Marc's Barc Parc. This fully fenced dog park is a great spot to let Fido exercise and socialize without the restraints of a leash. Amenities include benches, trash receptacles, double-gated entry/exit, and separate areas for small and large pups. See Details
Dog Park at Starr Farm Park Bring Fido to this dog park located at the north end of Starr Farm Park in Burlington, VT. The space is fully fenced and grass covered with separate areas for large and small dogs. Amenities include benches, agility obstacles, water access, kiddie pools, and waste stations. See Details
Niquette Bay State Park Niquette Bay State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Colchester, VT. Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, this popular state park is great for dogs to explore. Leashed pets are allowed throughout the park except for the sand beach. Pets may swim off-leash at the Calm Cove area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind. See Details
Underhill State Park Underhill State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Cambridge, VT. Bring Fido for a walk on one of the trails, a picnic in the pavilion, or simply relax in nature. It's situated on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mount Mansfield, in the 39,837-acre Mount Mansfield State Forest. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Reverence (Whales Tails) Reverence (Whales Tails) is a dog-friendly walking path in South Burlington, VT. Fido is welcome to join you on this 1.7-mile loop, but dogs must be kept on a leash. This path leads to Reverence, a sculpture by artist Jim Sardonis. See Details
Mills Riverside Park Mills Riverside Park is a dog-friendly park in Jericho, VT. The 216-acre park includes woodland hiking trails with benches, grassy meadows, a pond, a river, wildlife habitat, picnic pavilion, gazebo, covered bridge, sledding hill, and an off-leash dog area. See Details
1st Republic Brewing 1st Republic Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Essex Junction, VT. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom as you enjoy a craft brew at this veteran owned and operated brewery. 1st Republic Brewing has a rotating schedule of events, including live music and trivia nights. See Details
Lake Carmi State Park Lake Carmi State Park is a dog-friendly day use recreation area in Franklin, VT. The state park has over two miles of frontage on the south and east shore of Lake Carmi. Popular activities to enjoy include camping, swimming, fishing, boating, bicycling, picnicking, wildlife watching and winter sports. The campground has 138 tent and RV sites in addition to two pet-friendly lakeshore cabins which require a reservation. See Details
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