Dog-Friendly Activities in Hyannis, MA

Barnstable Brewing is a dog-friendly and family-owned brewery in Hyannis, MA, creating handcrafted beer on Cape Cod. Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio, yard space, or inside the tasting room. Enjoy a pint or flight from a variety of choices on the brew menu such as IPAs, lagers, fruit beers, as well as seasonal beers like pumpkin and cranberry. You can sometimes find food trucks onsite; check their website for current schedule.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Steamship Authority Ferries in Hyannis, MA. Pups can ride free of charge but must be cleaned up after and leashed. Pets are not allowed in food service areas, on passenger seats or on tables. While dog owners should arrive 30 minutes prior to sailing time, reservations are not required.

Bay Spirit Tours is a dog-friendly boat tour company in Hyannis, MA. Enjoy an outing on the water while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Cape Cod with your leashed pup. Their offerings include a sunset cruise and a historical lighthouse harbor tour.

Fido can take to the water on pet-friendly Hy-Line Cruises in Hyannis, MA. Leashed dogs are allowed on board all island-bound ferries, except for the Captain's View section on its Nantucket High-Speed ferry Grey Lady IV. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. Pets ride for free, however, human fare varies by tour. Dog owners can visit Hy-Line Cruises' official website for departure times and to make a reservation.

Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines is a pet-friendly airline in Massachusetts that offer scenic flights around Nantucket Island. For travel between Hyannis, New Bedford, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, dogs under 35 pounds may be transported with or without a kennel. Pups this size can be carried on a passenger's lap or on the aft shelf of the cabin, depending on the aircraft. Larger dogs must be restrained with leash or harness and should not obstruct the aisle or exit. The max weight for an animal on board is 80 pounds.

Cape Cod Beer is a dog-friendly craft brewery located in Hyannis, MA. Fido is welcome in their year-round indoor taproom and the seasonal outdoor beer garden, open from May to November. They offer a diverse selection of craft beers, including IPAs, blondes, ambers, porters, and saisons, all brewed and packaged on site. Visitors are welcome to bring in their own food on days that there's no food truck on site. They also have some small snacks available to purchase in our retail store. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the taproom when the pop-up kitchen is serving food. Check their website for the most current schedule.

Leashed dogs can join their humans for a round of mini golf at Cape Escape Adventure Golf in Orleans, MA. This pet-friendly adventure golf course offers 18 holes of award winning mini golf in a nautical setting. Putt while enjoying authentic fishing boats, beautiful waterfalls and a Japanese Koi pond. Please note that there are resident dogs on the property.

Your pet can come with you during the off season from September 15 to May 15 at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable, MA. Explore one of the Cape's most popular beaches with Fido, where dogs can enjoy cooling off with a swim. Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in the water. Fido is also welcome on the section designated as the Off- Road Vehicle Beach with an ORV permit as well as on the Great Marsh Hiking Trail year round.

Bring your pet to play off leash at the beautiful Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park in South Dennis, MA. The park is fully fenced with two enclosures, a fresh water swimming area for dogs, and a walking trail through the woods.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Crowes Pasture Conservation Area from mid-September up until Memorial Day. This pet-friendly beach area in East Dennis, MA is a great place for walking with Fido along the bay.

Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre is a dog-friendly outdoor cinema in Wellfleet, MA. It is the only drive-in located in Cape Code and has a large 100' screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. Bring your leashed pup to enjoy first-run double features from Memorial Day until Labor Day. There is a dairy bar on site with soft serve and ice cream, and the snack bar features popcorn, candy, nachos, burgers, hot dogs and more.

Your pet is invited to join you at Skaket Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Orleans, MA. Pets are welcome during the off-season after Labor Day until the Friday before Memorial Day. Enjoy walking the shoreline and taking in great sunset views together at this popular beach destination.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Nickerson State Park in Brewster, MA. This 1,900-acre, pet-friendly park is popular among visitors looking to enjoy the wooded trails that weave around the ponds in the area. There are a number of pet-friendly campgrounds located in the park for anybody looking to extend their stay. Dogs are not permitted on the beach, and there is a daily parking fee from mid-May through October.

Island Spirit Kayak welcomes your dog to join you on a pet-friendly kayaking adventure in Oak Bluffs, MA. You can choose to explore on your own with a rental or join others on a tour. In addition to rentals, Island Spirit Kayak offers paddle board yoga, sunrise kayak tours, sunset and moonlight paddles, kid's kayak adventures, full moon trips and more. They even offer doggie PFDs in all shapes and sizes!

Devil's Purse Brewing Company is a dog-friendly watering hole located in Dennis, MA that allows well-behaved pups inside the cozy taproom and outside on the patio. Enjoy a variety of house-brewed craft beers, including lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and more.

During certain times of the year, dog owners can bring Fido to pet-friendly Red River Beach to enjoy warm water and moderate surf in Harwich, MA. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Memorial Day through Labor Day. However, dog walking is allowed in the parking lot area during the summer season from Dawn to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to Dusk.

Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals in Edgartown, MA is dog-friendly. Pick up the pace with pedal power from Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals. Reserve a bicycle and a Burley trailer for Fido and explore the island on two wheels. From the rental shop, take the Beach Road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs and enjoy a six-mile cruise along a paved trail with the Nantucket Sound on one side and Sengekontacket Pond on the other.

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Wasque beach on Chappaquiddick Island in Edgartown, MA. Leashed pups are welcome in this 200-acre ever-changing space on the southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard, which is continuously hit with storms that reshape the coastline, allowing you to enjoy a unique experience with each visit.

Kalmus Beach in Barnstable, MA is dog friendly in the off season. Fido can join you for a walk along the sand between September 15th and May 15th but must remain on a leash.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth, MA. You and Fido can explore the pet-friendly trails through meadows, red pine forest and beach shores. Dogs aren't permitted on the beach from April 1st through September 15th, but are free to visit the sandy shoreline outside of those dates.