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Dog-Friendly Activities in Ipswich, MA

There are 3 dog-friendly activities in Ipswich, and 101 more nearby. 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 Ipswich.

Pet Friendly Crane Beach

Crane Beach

Crane Beach is a popular dog-friendly beach in Ipswich, MA. Dogs are welcome between October 1 and March 31 and must remain leashed at all times. Access is free for members and there is a nominal fee for non-members. Advance passes are highly recommended due to the popularity of this beach. Please note that dogs are not allowed on Steep Hill Beach, the trails, or in the dunes.

Pet Friendly Willowdale State Forest

Willowdale State Forest

Willowdale State Forest

Willowdale State Forest is a pet-friendly natural space in Topsfield and Ipswich, MA. You and Fido can explore over 40 miles of scenic, wooded trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up throughout their visit. Please note that dogs aren't permitted at Hood Pond.

True North Ale Company

True North Ale Company

True North Ale Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Ipswich, MA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Enjoy a variety of beers including lagers, IPAs, blonde ales and more. They don't have a food menu, but often have food trucks on site.

Good Harbor Beach

Good Harbor Beach

Dogs are welcome on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, MA, during the pet-friendly off-season from October 1st to March 31st. Fido can play both on or off-leash in the surf and on the sand during these dates. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 30th.

Smuttynose Brewing Company

Smuttynose Brewing Company

Smuttynose Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Hampton, NH. They love dogs and even invite their pups to join the brewing process. Dogs are welcome to hang with their owners on the patio outside from April to late October and enjoy the sun and a fresh beverage. They also own a dog-friendly restaurant across from their building that shares a parking lot.

Singing Beach

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Known for sand that makes a noise when walked on dry, Singing Beach welcomes licensed and vaccinated dogs from October 15 through April 14. There is a $5 per person walk-on fee charged from 9am to 5pm when the staff is on duty. Owners are asked to clean up after their dogs, keep an eye on them, and maintain verbal control when they are playing off-leash. Each person is allowed to bring two dogs with them to the Beach, and pets must be wearing collars with identification. Those who violate Singing Beach's rules are subject to fines, and dog owners are liable for injuries and damages caused by their pets. For parking information, see Singing Beaches' official website.

Plum Island Point Beach

Newburyport, MA

Plum Island Point Beach

Plum Island Point Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Newburyport, MA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the beach without a leash from October 15th to May 15th. Unfortunately, pups are never allowed on the Plum Island Refuge. The off-leash section of the beach is by the lighthouse and Captain's Lady. Dogs are not permitted on the beach from May 15th through October 15th.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Leashed dogs are welcome during the off-season at Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Salisbury, MA. This state beach is pet-friendly from September 16th to March 31st. This popular beach overlooks the point at which the Merrimack River feeds the Atlantic Ocean, offering a stunning spot to spend time.

Halibut Point State Park

Halibut Point State Park

Halibut Point State Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Rockport, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the scenic hiking trails as you take in the stunning views.

Plum Cove Beach

Plum Cove Beach

Plum Cove Beach in Gloucester, MA is dog friendly during certain months of the year. Dogs are permitted, and are even allowed off-leash, from October 1 to April 30. To preserve the cleanliness of the beach, make sure you clean up after Fido. Please note that dogs are prohibited from May 1 to September 30.

Maudslay State Park

Newburyport, MA

Maudslay State Park

Maudslay State Park is a beautiful pet-friendly area in Newburyport, MA. This park is perfect for spending time exploring the trails with Fido. The area is home to 19th century gardens, rolling meadows, towering pines and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in the state. When the plants are in bloom, the gardens offer a stunning array of colors that have to be seen to be believed. Dogs are welcome to join their owners around the park on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bradley Palmer State Park

Bradley Palmer State Park

Leashed dogs can join you at Bradley Palmer State Park, a pet-friendly park in Topsfield, MA. Explore over 721 acres of meadows and forests along the park's scenic, wooded trails. Please note that pets are not permitted inside any of the buildings located at the park.

Mahi Harbor Cruises

Mahi Harbor Cruises

Enjoy a day on the water with Mahi Harbor Cruises in Salem, MA. This tour company offers pet-friendly cruises for well-behaved dogs. You and Fido can hop on the Harbor Cruise and enjoy a daytime boat trip around the harbor. Dogs are also welcome on the Sunset Cruise. Please note that cruises are seasonal.

Moseley Woods

Newburyport, MA

Moseley Woods along the Merrimack River in Newburyport, MA, offers several dog-friendly trails. Dogs are permitted off leash throughout the park with the exception of the playground, pavilion, and picnic areas. Please visit the park's website for a complete list of rules.

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park.

The Trolley Depot

The Trolley Depot

The Trolley Depot is a unique, pet-friendly gift shop in downtown Salem, MA. They offer quality souvenirs, tee shirts, books, jewelry, and unique gifts to visitors and locals alike. Pups may even be given a tasty treat when they stop by!

Nahant Dog Beach

Nahant Dog Beach

Fido is welcome on the Nahant Dog Beach in Nahant, MA, from October 1st through March 31st as long as he is leashed. Dogs are strictly prohibited the rest of the year. Located at the public beach, the dog-friendly area is sectioned off from the main area by a causeway.

Stage Fort Park

Stage Fort Park

Leashed pups can join you at Stage Fort Park, a dog-friendly recreation space in Gloucester, MA. You and Fido can explore this popular park, though please note that dogs are not permitted on the two beaches. There is also a dog park located in the park's parking lot where Fido can play and socialize off leash.

Crab Beach

Dogs are welcome at Crab Beach in Gloucester, MA. This popular, pet-friendly beach permits well-behaved, off-leash dogs year round. After your dog has had fun on the sand, take them for a walk on the pet-friendly pathways that surround the coastline. Please remember to clean up after Fido during your visit.

Applecrest Farm Orchards

Hampton Falls, NH

Applecrest Farm Orchards

Applecrest Farm Orchards is a pet-friendly activity in Hampton Falls, NH. Fido is welcome to join you but must be well-behaved and on a leash. Experience the state's oldest and largest apple orchard and the longest continuously-operated orchard in America.

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