Dog-Friendly Activities in South Gorin, MO

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a pet-friendly attraction in West Branch, IA. Bring your leashed pooch along to this 187-acre historic site that features President Hoover's birthplace, gravesite and more. Don't forget to clean up after your pup!

Pets go wild for the huge, off-leash Twin Lakes Recreation Area Dog Park in Columbia, MO. The park includes lake access for doggie swimming as well as benches to relax on, and waste bags. The park features a separate area for smaller dogs, as well as an off-season section for use during the winter.

Fido is welcome off-leash on the 5-miles of dog-friendly nature trails of Grindstone Nature Area in Columbia, MO. The 200-acre park features lovely creeks and scenery. Please note that dogs must be leashed only on the Hinkson Creek Trail.

Mark Twain Riverboat is a pet-friendly cruise experience in Hannibal, MO. Bring Fido and the family for a tour on the Mississippi River, where you'll learn about author Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain's hometown. You'll find out what inspired the writer to create iconic characters, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the daytime Sightseeing Cruise. The evening Dinner Cruise doesn't allow pets.

Fido is welcome to join you at Stephens Lake, a pet-friendly park in Columbia, MO. Leashed pets can walk with you on the many beautiful hiking trails that this park offers. Please note that pets are not permitted to swim.

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse is a dog-friendly trail and tourist attraction in Hannibal, MO. This lighthouse sits on top of a hill overlooking the Mississippi River, and features a set of stairs or a winding road that you can hike up too. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you on the trail and stairs surrounding the lighthouse, but they are not allowed inside.

Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Iowa City, IA. This fenced dog park has a separate area for small dogs, an agility equipment and training area, and a doggie swimming pond. A permit is required for the park, but if you are just visiting for the day they ask for a $5 donation that can be paid through an honor system. Dogs are welcome to play freely in the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Ozarkland is a fun, dog-friendly novelty store in Kingdom City, MO. They sell gifts, candy and souvenir items. The Fast Lane off-leash dog park is located directly across the road.

Millstream Brewing Co. in Amanda, IA is pet friendly. Well-behaved dogs can join you inside or on their spacious patio for a cold beer. In addition to beer, they also craft sodas featuring root beer, grape and black cherry. This spot is a must-see, as it's one of the oldest operational breweries in the United States.

Brightside Aleworks is a family-owned microbrewery in Altoona, IA. Owners and their leashed pups are welcome outside on the pet-friendly shaded patio overlooking the park, where you can sip on craft beers. Pair sours, IPAs and stouts with bites from visiting food trucks.

Bur Oak Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Columbia, MO. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at a picnic table on the outdoor patio. This 15,000 square foot brewery combines craft beer and live events to offer a fun place for all to relax and unwind. Try their Clyde's Caramel Cream, Frank's Golden Cream, or Hoppen-Daz Raspberry when you're visiting!

Iowa Grape Vines Winery is a small, seasonal, family-owned establishment in Maquoketa, IA. This pet-friendly business welcomes four-legged friends to relax beside their owners in the outdoor seating area. Visitors can treat themselves to a choice of dry and sweet wines and even enjoy delicious ice cream in the summer.

Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona, IA. Well-mannered, supervised dogs are welcome to browse the aisles with you as you shop for outdoor gear, camping equipment, fishing tackle and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed in Uncle Buck's restaurant attached to the store.

Rambunctious Retrievers and playful Pomeranians can let loose in separate areas for large and small dogs at Sunset Dog Park, part of Sunset Park in downtown Newton, IA. Dog water and waste stations, shade trees, and park benches for humans are available.

Columbia Mall welcomes Fido to enjoy a stroll with you at this pet-friendly shopping center in Columbia, MO. Dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier, and they must wear their required tags and be up-to-date on shots. Please remember to clean up after your pet, and note that dogs aren't permitted in the food court, water fountains, children’s play areas or on mall furniture. Please check with individual stores and restaurants on their pet policy before entering.

Four-legged friends can enjoy off-leash play at the Lakeview Park Dog Park in Mexico, MO. This 1-acre fenced recreation area features large grassy spaces with shade trees. The park is located on the land closest to the RV park on the Fairground St. side of the lake. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting.

FastLane Pup Park is a fully-fenced dog park conveniently located off of Interstate 70 in Kingdom City, MO, and is perfect for pit stops and off-leash play. The park has access to fresh water, artificial turf that allows them to stay open even during wet conditions, small and large dog areas, shelter and benches for the pet owners, lights that allow them to be open 24 hours a day, and video/audio surveillance for safety. The FastLane convenience store sells a wide variety of pet toys, chews, treats and travel accessories.

Bring Fido to Rover’s Run Dog Park in Quincy, IL. This fenced recreation area welcomes dogs to socialize and exercise off leash. The park is separated into two spaces, one for small pups and one for their larger four-legged companions; both sides feature water fountains. Visitors can register at the Quincy Humane Society in front of the park for a year-long pass that permits unlimited access.

Fido will love exploring Cuivre River State Park with you, a dog-friendly recreation area in Troy, MO. This expansive park is a nature lover's paradise! You and Fido can see flowering dogwoods, a view of Lake Lincoln or hike the 12 park trails. Campgrounds are available for overnight stays. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in the park, but not allowed in historic buildings or in swimming areas.

Dogs welcome off leash in the designated area Garth Nature Area Dog Park located at the north end of C.C.R.A. Bear Creek Nature Area in Columbia, MO. Fido can explore about 70 acres of land in this area, however, dog owners must keep their off-leash dogs away from the Bear Creek Trail and Rhett’s Run Mountain Bike Trail that also run through the property. The park also has a pond where your pet can cool off.