Dog-Friendly Activities in St. Joseph, MO

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans for a stroll along the St. Joseph Riverwalk in St. Joseph, MO. This pet-friendly paved pathway meanders along the Missouri River and offers scenic views, overlooks and bridge crossings. You can access the Riverwalk's North Entrance from the parking lot of the Remington Nature Center.

River Bluff Brewing in St. Joseph, MO, crafts unique beers inspired by both historic and modern methods. Housed in the historic 1224 Frederick building, the brewery features indoor and outdoor seating and welcomes dogs with treats, making it a perfect stop for beer lovers and their pups.

Corby Dog Park in St. Joseph, MO, is a pet-friendly recreation area. Annual memberships are required to enjoy this spacious park. There's a small and large section in the park. Check out the pet-friendly trails surrounding the park.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to the St. Joseph Museums in St. Joseph, MO. This complex features four pet-friendly museums: the Archaeology and Native American Galleries, the Black Archives Museum, the Doll Museum, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Here, visitors will explore exhibits focusing on regional history and unique collections.

Bring Fido to Servaes Brewing Co., located on the Atchison Riverfront, in Atchison, KS. This pet-friendly brewery welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups both inside the taproom and outside in the beer garden, where owners can savor rotating craft beers, wine, cocktails, and Aaron's Craft Soda. Note that dogs are not allowed on tables, chairs, or other furniture or surfaces, and owners must provide their own water bowls.

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Atchison, KS. Bring your dog along to hear about Amelia and her adventures in the sky. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas and tours are available by reservation.

Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Atchison, KS. Explore haunted and historic spots on a 1-mile walk with expert local guides, from Challis Bluff to The Sallie House, RavenHearse Manor, and Theatre Atchison. Outdoor only, no building entry; leashed pups welcome. Perfect for private groups, bachelorettes and special events—book now if you dare!

Lewis and Clark State Park in Rushville, MO, allows leashed pets. The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.” Today, that lake is Lewis and Clark Lake, which is bordered by Lewis and Clark State Park. The pet-friendly park’s broad open spaces make it a favorite for families who take advantage of the scenic picnic areas and playground. Bird watchers come to Lewis and Clark to watch geese, great blue herons, eagles, swans and snowy egrets flock to the oxbow lake throughout the seasons.

Leashed dogs can join you at Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a pet-friendly recreation site in Medicine Lake, MT. You and Fido can explore the interpretive hiking trail that's just over a half mile in length. Bird watching, hunting and fishing are also popular activities. Please remember to clean up after your pup.