Dog-Friendly Activities in Mappsville, VA

Daisey's Island Cruises is one of the best dog-friendly charter cruises in all of Chincoteague, VA. Bring your leashed furry friend on board to witness ponies, dolphins, sunsets and more. Be sure to call ahead to let them know your pup will be joining.

Assateague Explorer is a dog-friendly company based in Chincoteague, VA. They offer nature cruises and kayaking tours that allow visitors to see the legendary wild ponies and wildlife going about their days in the water and on the banks of the river. The kayak tour and boat cruise depart from different areas. Visit their website for more details and tour schedules.

Bring your leashed pooch on an educational tour with historical narrative and folklore with Assateague Adventures in Chincoteague, VA. Explore the coves and marshy waters in search of marine life and the famously elusive, wild Chincoteague ponies. The company offers dog-friendly kayak and paddle board tours, and rentals. Rentals start at $45 and tours start at $55.

Island Nature Trail in Chincoteague, VA, has a short accessible paved loop for leashed dogs. The pet-friendly portion is located on the south side of Hallie Whealton Smith Drive with an accessible 0.7 mile long paved loop path complete with benches and an interpretive sign display. Pets on leashes are allowed along this portion of the trail only (Fido isn't permitted on the north side). Dogs cannot be left in a vehicle during your visit.

Cypress Roots Brewing Company in Pocomoke City, MD, is a pet-friendly establishment where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside. Kick back in the laid-back taproom and sample in-house brews like Pocomoke Punch, Dividing Creek and Snow Cone.

Bring Fido to E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Girdletree, MD. Dogs and their owners are invited to explore the park's forests, fields, and marshes to hunt, view wildlife, hike, fish or camp overnight. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets.

The pet-friendly Blue Crow Antiques in Painter, VA, welcomes well-behaved, leashed pets to browse alongside their owners. As the largest antique store in the state, it offers an impressive selection of treasures, from home decor and furniture to artwork and vintage toys.

Bring Fido for some off-leash exercise at Onancock Dog Park in Onancock, VA. This fenced dog park offers a one-acre space for large dogs and a separate half-acre area for smaller pups. There is clean water available, as well as benches, waste bags, a waste receptacle and even a paw washing station if your pup gets muddy.

Assateague Tours in Chincoteague, VA, is a dog-friendly tour operator offering boat tours, eco-tours, and kayak excursions around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Tours provide opportunities to see wild ponies, birds, and other coastal wildlife. Dogs are welcome on tours and rentals, but must be well-behaved and remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Historic Onancock School in Onancock, VA. This park features a shaded nature trail, open grassy areas, pet waste stations, a playground, picnic tables and more. Dogs must be leashed or under voice control.

Bring Fido on the top-rated, pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures tour running all year in Pocomoke City, MD. Explore the city’s haunted past with expert guides, visiting hotspots like Pocomoke City Bridge, Bethany UMC, Costen House Museum, and the Shapes of Ships Marker. Hear hair-raising tales of restless spirits, hidden tragedies, and scandalous secrets. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Salisbury, MD, is dog-friendly. More than 4,000 acres of marshland make this a large place to explore and watch wildlife with your four-legged companion. Amenities of the park include hiking, photography, hunting and more. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets.