Dog-Friendly Activities in Tapoco, NC

There are 15 dog-friendly activities within 20 miles of Tapoco. 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 Tapoco.

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing

Townsend, TN

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing Smoky Mountain River Rat offers a dog-friendly river tubing adventure on the beautiful Little River in Townsend, TN. Tubing with Fido is offered at Outpost A only, and dogs under 50 lbs are accepted. The purchase of a Dog Pass includes both a dog tube and a tether rental to connect their tube to yours. Fido must be leashed, comfortable in the water, and should be able to swim with ease. Dogs over 50 lbs are discouraged due to the risk of popping tubes. ***Be sure to bring your own doggy life jackets as they're not provided.*** See Details

The General Store at Apple Valley Mountain Village

Townsend, TN

The General Store at Apple Valley Mountain Village The General Store at Apple Valley Mountain Village in Townsend, TN is dog friendly. This popular country store offers 10,000 items to tourists looking for a piece of The Great Smoky Mountains to take home. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to peruse the selection of jams, jellies, preserves, honey butters and homemade fudge. There are also games, shirts, toys and hundreds of stuffed animals on display. Fido won't be left out while you're shopping, they even have an entire dog and pet section. Once you've found just the right souvenir, step outside and walk Fido along the 10-mile bike path that’s winds through the little mountain town, circles under the highway and ends up back at the store. See Details

Cades Cove Loop Road

Townsend, TN

Cades Cove Loop Road The dog-friendly Cades Cove Loop Road is an 11-mile drive to enjoy alongside your four-legged traveling companion. Located approximately 27 miles outside of Gatlinburg, near the town of Townsend, TN, this scenic road allows visitors an opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. The route also offers the best wildlife viewing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See Details

Cades Cove Cellars

Townsend, TN

Cades Cove Cellars Located in Townsend within the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove Cellars is a dog-friendly winery, tasting room and production facility where Fido can join you inside for some samples. Free tastings of their award-winning wines are offered daily. Special events are held throughout the year; check their website for a current schedule. See Details

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail

Robbinsville, NC

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail Your dog can join you on the pet-friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail in Robbinsville, NC. It's a moderately easy, 2-mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This figure eight shaped trail through old-growth forest of eastern hemlocks and tulip poplars is beautiful and offers stream crossings. See Details

Tsali Recreation Area

Robbinsville, NC

Tsali Recreation Area The Tsali Recreation Area in Robbinsville, NC is pet friendly. It has 4 trails, totaling over 36 miles which are used for mountain biking and horse back riding. The trails alternate between the two, so you can always take your dog on a trail where bikes are not. The trails are easy and well maintained. The area is beautiful and there are frequent creek crossings for your pet to get water. Be mindful of hunting season. See Details

Falls Branch Trail

Tellico Plains, TN

Falls Branch Trail The Falls Branch Trail is a pet-friendly hike leading to a 70-foot waterfall in Tellico Plains, TN. Fido is welcome to join you, but please note the trek is steep and rocky toward the end. The trailhead is at the Rattlesnake West pull-off. See Details

Mountain View Winery

Sevierville, TN

Mountain View Winery Mountain View Winery is a pet-friendly destination surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and at an outdoor table. They have one of the largest selections of wines around, bringing you sweet, semi-sweet, to dry. Wine slushies and seasonal drinks are also available. See Details

Snowbird Mountains Brewery

Andrews, NC

Snowbird Mountains Brewery Snowbird Mountains Brewery is a pet-friendly taproom in Andrews, NC. Bring Fido for a day out at Heritage Park and head over to grab a cold beverage inside or outdoors. They offer a wide selection of craft beers in a scenic town. See Details

Nantahala Bikeway

Bryson City, NC

Nantahala Bikeway The Nantahala Bikeway 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 Bryson City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nantahala Bikeway. 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. See Details

Tennessee Shine Co. Wears Valley

Sevierville, TN

Tennessee Shine Co. Wears Valley Sevierville, TN is home to the pet-friendly Tennessee Shine Co. This local distillery welcomes pups to join their owners inside while enjoying a wine tasting or shopping for refreshing beverages like their hand-crafted moonshine and whiskey. See Details

Wears Valley Jeep Rental

Sevierville, TN

Wears Valley Jeep Rental Bring Fido on an adventure! Wears Valley Jeep Rental in Sevierville, TN is dog friendly, so you and your pup can explore the beautiful Smoky Mountains, take a drive through Fighting Creek Gap Road or visit the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Your rental options include two or four doors, automatic or standard transmission, hard top, rag top or open air. See Details

Nantahala National Forest

Nantahala, NC

Nantahala National Forest Nantahala National Forest is a pet-friendly public area in Nantahala, NC. This national forest translates to Land of the Noonday Son in Cherokee. Located near the hip city of Asheville, the forest is full of trails that lead along babbling streams through tall trees. Dogs must be leashed within the forest and all mess should be cleaned up after them to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details

Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area

Bryson City, NC

Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area is a pet-friendly picnic place located about 2.75 miles downriver from the Nantahala River Launch site in Bryson City, NC. Ferebee Memorial offers picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, and serves as another launch and take out area. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Mountain Brothers Brewing Co.

Sevierville, TN

Mountain Brothers Brewing Co. Mountain Brothers Brewing Co. invites owners and their dogs to unwind together outside on the pet-friendly patio. Visitors can sip on craft brews while socializing alongside two- and four-legged friends. See Details

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