Dog-Friendly Activities in Hamilton, VA

Take your pup to the pet-friendly Three Creeks Winery in Hamilton, VA. They welcome leashed and well-behaved dogs to enjoy their outdoor area. You may even see some natural wildlife! Come explore their nice selection of red and white wines, including the 2018 Chardonnay, 2018 Viognier, 2019 Petit Manseng and 2019 Vidal Blanc.

Three Fox Vineyards is a dog-friendly winery in Delaplane, VA. Fido is welcome inside their tasting room, except for the upstairs lounge, and water and dog treats are available. Here you will find fantastic and affordable tours, tastings and pairings. Their four season deck provides the north and west views of the property overlooking Crooked Run Creek and the rolling hills.

8 Chains North is a dog-friendly boutique farm winery showcasing handcrafted, Old-World-style wines in Waterford, VA. Their philosophy: Great wines are made in the vineyard. The warm and inviting tasting room has stunning vineyard views. Dogs are welcome inside and outside at the winery, and there's even a fenced off-leash area for your dog to run and frolic with other friendly canines! Open year-round, the winery offers an extensive patio during the season, and a roaring fireplace in the cold-weather months. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff looks forward to making your visit a truly memorable one.

Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery is a beautiful family-owned winery in Delaplane, VA, that welcomes dogs with open arms. They say that Barrel Oaks Winery stands for "BOW" (as in bow wow), and they even have wines named after their dogs! It is a great place to tour the countryside with your dog, or sit on their pet-friendly patio and enjoy wine and cheese while making new friends.

Ballenger Creek Dog Park features a small and large dog area for Fido and friends to enjoy some off-leash exercise in Frederick, MD. This well-maintained park on four acres features benches and water. There are also nearby walking trails outside of the fenced area, where you can enjoy a walk with your leashed pup.

Pet-friendly Chrysalis Vineyards welcomes leashed dogs to explore the grounds with you and enjoy a seat on their outdoor patio in Middleburg, VA. Take in the scenic views while sipping on a glass of wine. You can also enjoy a light bite of hummus and crackers, paninis, or pizza from Little River Bakehouse on site. Please leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks offers pet-friendly tours of Shepherdstown, WV. The outings are open year-round, giving visitors a chance to hear all about the spooky history of this quaint town in the chilly winter and hot summer. Bring Fido along to hear stories of residents who may have left this world but not the homes they lived in. The guides take you along the streets by spooky candlelight. Fido beware; you're in for a scare!

Breaux Vineyards is a 404-acre winery and estate with stunning mountain views in Purcellville, VA. This pet-friendly vineyard offers wines harvested from 17 varieties of grapes. Leashed dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor seating areas overlooking the vineyards, at Dog Days at Breaux, and in the Old Tasting room (Vin97). Dogs are prohibited from the Orleans patio, which is reserved for 21+ visitors without dogs.

Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll at Village at Leesburg, a pet-friendly shopping center in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy the outdoor seating and walking areas with your furry friend. Be sure to check for pet-friendly signage before entering any stores or restaurant patios.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Morven Park Grounds in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy exploring the scenic gardens, have a picnic on the grounds or hike the nature trails with your furry friend. Please note that pets aren't permitted in any buildings and must be cleaned up after.

A dog-friendly winery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson, MD is a great place to stop for a relaxing wine and cheese pairing. You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a seat on the outdoor patio featuring cafe tables, string lights and a fire pit. Sample their famous, award-winning Bordeoux-style wines while taking in scenic vineyard views.

As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Raven Rocks Trail in Bluemont, VA. This challenging 5.7-mile out-and-back hike features an elevation gain of 1,535 feet with some steep climbs, but the magnificent view at the top makes it all worthwhile. The trail is accessible from April until October.

Steinhardt Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Frederick, MD. Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table, where he'll be lavished with attention. They strive to create the best artisan beer possible by combining tradition, creativity and the finest ingredients.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings.

Located on a hilltop on the edge of town, Mt. Defiance Cider Barn is the great place to spend an afternoon with Fido. Settle into a rocking chair by the fireplace on cold winter days, or sit out on the porch and enjoy the warm breezes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room. Snacks are available (cheese, crackers, and nuts) and on warm weather weekends food trucks are often available. The Cider Barn is closed on Mondays.

The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) 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 Purcellville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD). 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.

Perched atop scenic Hogback Mountain, Stone Tower Winery consists of 306 acres of rolling vineyards in Leesburg, VA. The dog-friendly Harvest Barn tasting room offers visitors plenty of space both inside and outside to sample chardonnay, pinot noir, and sauvignon blanc, among others. All group tastings and tours must be scheduled. Call for details and hours.

McClintock Distilling Co. welcomes dogs to join their owners for pet-friendly tours and tastings of gin, white whiskey and vodka. Located in downtown Frederick, MD, limited parking is available at the distillery and additional parking can be found at the Carroll Creek Parking Garage. Check their website in advance for tour times and tasting hours.

Prospect Point Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Frederick, MD that allows dogs to join their owners at tables in the beer garden or inside the taproom. They offer a variety of craft beers that you can enjoy in a pint or as part of a flight.