Dog Friendly Activities in Swansboro, NC

Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro, NC is dog friendly. Pets are welcome on the beach but are not allowed in the water at the swimming area. Outside of the swimming area, dogs are allowed in the water but must remain on their leash at all times.

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Emerald Isle Beach

Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle Beach

You and Fido can enjoy the shoreline together at the dog-friendly Emerald Isle Beach in Emerald Isle, NC. Walk with your pup, play in the water, or have a picnic on the beach. Leashed dogs are allowed year-round.

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Muttigans

Emerald Isle, NC

Muttigans

Bring your dog along while you shop at this cute pet supply store and coffee shop in Emerald Isle, NC. Toys, organic dog food and treats, collars, leashes, and pet care items are all for sale. Pick up a gourmet cup of coffee to enjoy while you shop, inside at a dog-friendly table, or out on the front porch while sitting in a rocking chair. They even have pup cups for your dog!

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Dragonfly Dog Park & Nature Trails

Maysville, NC

Dragonfly Dog Park & Nature Trails

Furry friends of Maysville, NC are invited to explore the Dragonfly Dog Park & Nature Trails at Safe Harbor Farm. This local recreation area features three enclosed dog park spaces where pups can explore and play off-leash. Leashed dogs are also welcome to stroll along the two miles of pet-friendly paths throughout the woods. Note that use of the park and trails requires a membership and pre-approval, and walking trail hours vary by season.

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Emerald Isle Woods Park Trail

Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle Woods Park Trail

Emerald Isle Woods Park Trail in Emerald Isle, NC is dog friendly. This 11-mile paved path stretches all the way from the Indian Beach town limits to The Point at Bogue Inlet. Fido must stay leashed during your walk.

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WindTide

Emerald Isle, NC

WindTide

WindTide is a pet-friendly retailer in Emerald Isle, NC, that sells apparel for the entire family (including dogs). Many of the shirts and sweatshirts feature dogs. Please note that store hours vary in the off season.

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Newport Flea Mall

Newport, NC

Newport Flea Mall

Newport Flea Mall in Newport, NC is pet friendly. You and your leashed pup are invited to check out the first and second-hand items. Lots of these items are uniquely crafted by hand. Available vendor booths include food, literature, clothing, makeup and jewelry.

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Muttigans

Jacksonville, NC

Muttigans

Fido is welcome to join you while you shop at Muttigans, a pet supply store and coffee shop in Jacksonville, NC. They sell toys, organic dog food and treats, collars, leashes, pet care items and more. Pick up a gourmet cup of coffee to enjoy while you shop, inside at a dog-friendly table, or out on the front porch while sitting in a rocking chair. They even have pup cups for your dog!

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Neuse River Loop Trail

Havelock, NC

Neuse River Loop Trail

Bring Fido on the dog-friendly Neuse River Loop Trail in Havelock, NC. This easy 1.75-mile hike is located within the Croatan National Forest and will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This trail offers a nice walk and is convenient to anyone camping in one of the 42 sites at Neuse River Recreation Area (also known as Flanner Beach). Please note that dogs must be on a leash 6 to 10 feet long.

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Salty Air Open Market

Cedar Point, NC

Salty Air Open Market

Bring your pet shopping with you at the dog-friendly Salty Air Open Market in Cedar Point, NC. You and your pup can listen to live music and drink a cup of coffee or beer while you browse the vendor booths. Local produce, meats, seafood and artisans and crafters have tents on site. Activities like cornhole, beer pong, axe throwing and billiards are also on site.

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Goose Creek Growler Company

Emerald Isle, NC

Goose Creek Growler Company

Goose Creek Growler Company is pet-friendly. Established in the Summer of 2016, The Growler Bar in Emerald Isle offers a fine selection of craft beers on draft, wine, and you can fill your growler to-go. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners outside. Goose Creek Growler Company is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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Shortway Brewing Company

Newport, NC

Shortway Brewing Company

Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table at the pet-friendly Shortway Brewing Company in Newport, NC. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, soda and cider on tap. You are welcome to bring your own food or order from one of food trucks that are often on site.

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Croatan National Forest

Havelock, NC

Croatan National Forest

You can bring Fido along while you explore Croatan National Forest, the state's only coastal forest, located in Havelock, NC. Spanning 160,000 acres and bounded by waterways, it offers diverse ecosystems like pine forests, estuaries and swamps. Hiking, fishing, picnicking and camping are some of the many recreational activities available to humans and their dogs, but be mindful that pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit.

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Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rails-to-Trails

Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rails-to-Trails

The Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rails-to-Trails is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Jacksonville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rails-to-Trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

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