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Dog Friendly Activities in Kentucky

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Kentucky, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Bring Fido to Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, KY for a tour of the distillery. Most of the property is dog friendly, including the tasting area and gift shop. Dogs are not allowed in the bottling building. Tours range from a National Historic Landmark Tour to a Ghost Tour of the paranormal areas featured on "Ghost Hunters." Times, tastings, duration and reservation requirements vary by tour, so dog owners should check the website or call ahead before planning their outing.

Pet Friendly Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is the state's largest state-owned tourist attraction. The park is dedicated to sharing Kentucky’s love of horses with the world, and hosts nearly one million visitors and 19,000 competition horses in 200 special events and horse shows annually. It's a working horse farm, educational theme park, equine competition facility, and equine office park all in one. Dogs are allowed to accompany their owners on the park's outdoor grounds as long as they are leashed or confined to an approved kennel. If carried or confined to a wheeled kennel, pets are allowed to go into the gift shop, but they may not go inside restaurants or the Alltech Arena. Dog-friendly outdoor seating is available at the restaurants. Pets are allowed in the museum lobby but not in the museum exhibits, so visitors will need to take turns staying with their pets outside of these areas. Pets are not allowed to be left unattended in vehicles, roam without a leash, or tied-out on the grounds.

Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World is a dog-friendly attraction in Cave City, KY, where visitors can see life sized models of dinosaurs, or just enjoy a quiet encounter with the lifelike animals. Nestled among a lush assortment of native vegetation, the dinosaurs are so believable that some visitors claim to see them moving through the shadows cast by the many native trees. Friendly dogs on leashes are always welcome!

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas of Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. The arboretum and forest in Clermont, KY features more than 40 miles of pet-friendly trails through a variety of geographic settings which will delight you and your pup. Please leash and clean up after your pets.

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo

Kentucky Down Under is a zoo the whole family can enjoy. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to tour the adventure park, but Fido must be kept on a leash. This zoo in Horse Cave offers educational programs, gem mining and more. Guests with dogs are asked to take Fido for a potty break before entering the Mammoth Onyx Cave. Please note that pets are not permitted in the Outback or the Land of the Lories, and there are resident dogs that freely roam the property.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, KY

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Middlesboro, KY is dog friendly and is described as the first great gateway to the west. There are many miles of trails and scenic features around the park to explore with Fido. You'll also discover lots of limestone caves and other interesting geological formations at this park. Dogs are welcome to join their owners throughout, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Braxton Brewing Company

Braxton Brewing Company

Braxton Brewing Company in Covington, KY is pet friendly. At Braxton, a garage is more than a garage. It’s a place where they brew delicious beers for visitors. Dogs are welcome inside and out while you try a variety of rotating brews along with some pizza from neighboring Dewey's. For pups, they have dog treats made with their own beer malt. Leashed dogs are welcome to experience the fun, too, but are not permitted on the rooftop area.

Casey Jones Distillery

Hopkinsville, KY

Casey Jones Distillery

Get ready to drink some hooch with your pooch. Casey Jones Distillery produces award-winning whiskeys in Hopkinsville, KY. The distillery offers pet-friendly tours and tastings, giving guests an in-depth look at the production process. Fido is welcome to join you for a tour or tasting, but dogs must be kept on a leash. Please see their website for information on schedules and prices.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, KY

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly grounds of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, KY. Dogs are allowed on trails but must be on a leash not over six feet in length. Pet owners are responsible for the removal of their pet's waste from parking areas, picnic areas, trail surfaces, and other areas of heavy public use in the park to provide an enjoyable and safe visit for visitors.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Golden Pond, KY

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area occupies 17,000 acres of land in Golden Pond, KY. As the name suggests, this dog-friendly area of natural beauty is situated between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake and offers 500 miles of trails to explore. Pets are permitted on trails and in campgrounds but must be leashed and under control. Please clean up after your dog. Pets are allowed at the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and you may also have your pet at the Elk & Bison Prairie in the vehicle only. The Woodlands Nature Station offers kennels for pets whose owners wish to visit the facility.

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, KY

Mammoth Cave National Park

Dog-friendly Mammoth Cave National Park in Mammoth Cave, KY, invites you and Fido to camp and hike at this beautiful scenic area. South Side Trails are conveniently situated along the main road and include The Cedar Sink Trail, Sand Cave Trail, Sloan's Crossing Pond Walk. More adventurous travelers can head to the backcountry to explore 37 square miles of forest ridges, valleys, and scenic rivers. Though dogs are not permitted in caves, pets may be boarded at Mammoth Cave Kennels and The Woodland Cottages offer in-park dog-friendly lodging. Visitors who bring Fido should be mindful of ticks, snakes and poison ivy.

Garvin Brown Nature Preserve

Garvin Brown Nature Preserve

Leashed dogs are welcome at Garvin Brown Nature Preserve, a 46-acre pet-friendly preserve in Prospect, KY. Explore this scenic area which lies next to the Ohio River on the boarder of Indiana and Kentucky.

Iroquois Park

Dog-friendly Iroquois Park is a large community open space in Louisville, KY, which welcomes leashed pets. This wooded park features an amphitheater, sports courts, walking trails, an archery course, disc golf, and a spray pad.

Club K9 Dog Bar

Club K9 Dog Bar

Club K9 Dog Bar is a dog-friendly bar and dog park in Louisville, KY. This canine hangout features 2-acres of outdoor fenced space and a vast all-weather area that will be heated during the winter months. Patrons can order beer, wine or a cocktail from the bar, while pooches play underneath the refreshing spray of fire hydrant and tennis ball-shaped fountains. Before hopping in the car, Fido can rinse off in the dog wash station. Membership is required and they offer daily, monthly, and annual passes.

Great Flood Highlands

Great Flood Highlands

Leashed dogs are welcome at Great Flood Highlands, a pet-friendly taproom in Louisville, KY. Pets are invited to join you inside this bustling taproom with industrial-chic decor. The Highland location serves a wide selection of beer alongside cider, seltzer, wine, bourbon and whiskey.

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Horse Cave, KY. Hidden River Cave is located directly beneath the city and a main entrance is at 119 East Main Street in the center of town. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum welcome dogs but some features, particularly the suspension bridge within the cave, may not be suitable for every pet to navigate.

Blue Moon Canoe and Kayak of Kentucky

Taylorsville, KY

Blue Moon Canoe and Kayak of Kentucky

Fido can take to the water with Blue Moon Canoe & Kayak, a pet-friendly rental company in Taylorsville, KY. Blue Moon allows dogs on all of its rentals but asks owners to use their best judgment when it comes to their pet's comfort level and whether or not they need to bring along a dog life vest. Dog owners must be at least 18 years of age to rent a craft, and a cancellation policy does apply. For further information on what to bring, prices, and restrictions check out Blue Moon's official website.

Grimes Mill Winery

Grimes Mill Winery

Grimes Mill Winery in Lexington, KY is dog friendly. They provide visitors with hand-crafted wines from grapes grown and cultivated on their family farm in Fayette County. Grimes Mill Winery love pets and welcome you to bring your four-legged friend inside to visit. There are tours and wine tastings, but you can also book out the winery for private events.

Fleur de Flea Vintage Market

Fleur de Flea Vintage Market

Fido is welcome to join you when searching for antiques and vintage treasures at Fleur De Flea Vintage Market, a dog-friendly outdoor attraction held in Louisville, KY. Wander past over one hundred vendors selling vinyl, collectable, repurposed items, mid-century modern pieces, furniture, trinkets, and many more treasures waiting to be unearthed and found.

Mirror Twin Brewing

Mirror Twin Brewing

Visit the dog-friendly Mirror Twin Brewery in Lexington, KY. The brewery allows dogs inside in addition to outdoors, and they even have a small fenced-in dog area. Pair your craft brew with a takeout pizza from the Rolling Oven Restaurant next door.

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