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Dog Friendly Activities in Washington, DC

There are 63 dog friendly activities in Washington. 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 Washington.

Pet Friendly Nonpartisan Pedicab

Nonpartisan Pedicab

Nonpartisan Pedicab

Nonpartisan Pedicab offers private, pet-friendly tours of Washington, DC in the back of a pedicab. You and your pooch can see the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, the US Capitol, and so much more. They stop at each monument and memorial to let you walk around and take pictures. The tours are always at your own pace and your own schedule. Dogs are always welcome on the tour at no extra cost. Furthermore, if you wish to go into any monument, they will be happy to take care of your dog while you walk around. This company was previously voted in the top 10 dog friendly tours in the US in a USAToday contest.

Pet Friendly Wheel the People Pedicab Tours

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours can help make you and your dog's visit to Washington DC more memorable. These private tours focus on the design of the memorials on the National Mall, landmarks on Capitol Hill. They are a convenient and hospitable touring mode for dogs and their human companions. Tour fees range from $100 to $140 USD per pedicab, per hour depending upon the capacity of touring clients & dogs. The minimum touring time is 1.5 hours. Tours are offered daily by appointment from mid morning to early evening.

National Mall

Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding National Mall, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. The large lawns are also ideal for a picnic or game of frisbee with your four-legged companion.

Discover DC Pedicab Tours

Discover DC Pedicab Tours

Discover DC Pedicab Tours in Washington, DC is dog friendly. Save your shoes from miles of wear and tear and climb aboard a Discover DC Pedicab for an unforgettable tour of the nation's capital. A variety of tour options await you and your pup, including a Tidal Basin tour, Moonlight Monument tour, Lincoln Assassination tour, and many more. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on nearly every tour.

DC By Foot

See Washington, DC, with your pup on a private DC By Foot walking tour. Dog-friendly tour options include the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Historic Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and many more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on private walking tours only. Public tours are not dog-friendly. Tour departure locations vary based on chosen tour, and reservations are required.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding Thomas Jefferson Memorial, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. This spectacular memorial is a columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin.

FDR Memorial

Allow Fido to accompany you on dog-friendly grounds of FDR Memorial in Washington, DC. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial dedicated to the 32nd President of the United States. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate FDR and offers leashed dogs the chance to join their owners on the pathways that weave through the area. The popular place also pays homage to Fala, FDR's Scottish Terrier. One of the most famous presidential pets, Fala was often by the president's side and is commemorated by a statue at the memorial. You can enhance your visit with an audio tour or just enjoy a self-guided tour together.

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Fido is welcome to join you on tours offered by dog-friendly company Adventure DC Tricycle Tours in Washington, DC. This company offers tours of historic DC via tricycle, also known as a bicycle taxi, pedicab or rickshaw. Stops include the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, and the National Air and Space Museum. Tour guides are also happy to stay with your pooch or take them for a walk while you go inside and look around the museums where animals aren't permitted inside.

Boating in DC

Boating in DC is a dog-friendly, water-based activity company providing people the chance to get out on the water with their pooch. They even offer life jackets for dogs who want to join you in a kayak, paddle-board or other recreational floating device. Although the address listed is at the Ballpark Boathouse, there are numerous locations across the city in various marinas. Please contact them directly to arrange drop off, pick up and for general rental inquiries.

US National Arboretum

US National Arboretum

National Arboretum in Washington, DC is dog-friendly and leashed pets are welcome to join you as you explore 446 acres of gardens. Dogs are not allowed on tram tours of the arboretum, but you can drive through the grounds or walk with your pet.

DC Pedicab

DC Pedicab, the original pedal-powered purveyor of pedicab sightseeing tours in Washington, DC, is dog friendly. Pets are welcomed on all pedicab tours.

Montrose Park

Bring your leashed pup to the super dog-friendly Montrose Park, considered one of Washington DC's s best-kept dog-loving secrets. Take a walk with Fido among the 16 acres that overlook Georgetown. Check out the mature canopy trees and the monument dedicated to Sarah Louise Rittenhouse for establishing the park.

East City Bookshop

East City Bookshop

Dog-friendly East City Bookshop in Washington, DC is an independent, community-focused bookstore for children and adults. Leashed pets are welcome inside and the staff is always prepared to give out special treats for your furry friend.

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park is a small space where Fido is welcome to play off leash in Washington, DC. Also called Adams Morgan Dog Park, this popular park gives pups an opportunity to socialize and play in a securely fenced area.

DC Ghosts

DC Ghosts in Washington, DC is dog-friendly! A member of Colonial Ghosts LLC, leashed dogs are welcome to join their human companions on this historic ghost walk, which details the real history behind the hauntings of the United States' capital city. The after-dark tours tell of assassination, suicide, woe and despair. Dog owners should keep an eye out for the spirits of presidents, first ladies, slaves and military personnel. DC Ghosts welcomes leashed, friendly, quiet, and well-behaved pets for free. Advance reservation via DC Ghosts' website or by phone is required for humans. The meeting point is the US Treasury Building, but price and time vary by tour.

Bull Moose Tours

Bull Moose Tours

Leashed dogs can join you on a pet-friendly tour with Bull Moose Tours in Washington, DC. This 2-hour tour is taken via a slow golf cart drive and provides views of many of the historic landmarks and monuments in the area. Tour guides provide plenty of opportunities for pups and their people to stop and stretch their legs, and water is also provided for humans and canines. Contact them to reserve your tour and please mention your dog will be joining you. There is an additional fee for four-legged guests.

Congressional Cemetery Dog Walkers

Congressional Cemetery Dog Walkers

The K9 Corps at Historic Congressional Cemetery is a private dog walking program, bringing life, community, and volunteerism to this extraordinary burial ground in Washington, DC. Dog walking at the cemetery is permitted by membership only. Membership is annual and runs from March 1st through the last day of February the following year. Prospective members may sign up by clicking on the Waitlist tab on the Cemetery Dogs website. The K9 Corps membership dues provide for maintenance of the grounds and assists with administrative costs. It is organized for the continued support of the ongoing work at Historic Congressional Cemetery through funds raised from donations and each member's ongoing volunteer work. Day passes can be obtained at the front gate for a small fee.

Mount Vernon Trail

Mount Vernon Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon Trail. 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.

Running Tour of the Monuments

Running Tour of the Monuments

'Running Tour of the Monuments' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Beth. Run around the monuments and stop to take pictures in front of the cherry blossoms if they are in bloom. Dogs are very welcome to take part if they can keep up. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 12 and up. Don't worry about running pace or ability. Your host will adjust her pace for you. Rates start at $30 per person.

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail is a multi-use trail that's dog friendly a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail. 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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