Other Dog Activities in Fairfax, VA

There are 40 other dog-friendly attractions within 20 miles of Fairfax. 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 Fairfax.

Pet Friendly National Mall
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. See Details
Pet Friendly Torpedo Factory Art Center
Torpedo Factory Art Center Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA, is a dog-friendly art studio that is known for having the largest amount of working artists in one place. There's all sorts of art for you and Fido to view inside, including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Port City Brewing Company Port City Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Alexandria, VA. Dogs are welcome inside and outside the brewery. However, pets are not allowed in the beer garden. American and European-inspired brews are served year round. There are limited release and specialty beers on the menu as well. Visit their website to view the food truck schedule. See Details
Lost Boy Cider Lost Boy Cider is a dog-friendly cidery in Alexandria, VA. Up to two leashed, licensed, and vaccinated dogs per person are welcome to join their owners at this cider house and enjoy the fun. No cider or food consumption for dogs is allowed. You can sometimes find food trucks and other fun events; check their website for the current schedule. See Details
Fair Winds Brewing Company Fair Winds Brewing Company is pet-friendly. This low-key brewery in Lorton, VA is home to an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food truck schedule for peckish pups and their people. Dogs are allowed to join you inside and out on the patio. Water bowls are available for thirsty canine patrons. Fair Winds Brewing Company is open Monday to Tuesday from 3pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. See Details
Aslin Beer Company Aslin Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Herndon, VA. Fido is welcome to join you on the beer garden patio at a picnic table. There are 18 draft brews to choose from and the Bun'd Up food truck serves handhelds daily. See Details
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School is a dog-friendly attraction in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk around the grounds with you through the ropes course area. Enjoy watching visitors as they ride the zip lines and tackle the overhead ropes course through a canopy of trees. See Details
Penguin Paddling This kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rental facility is located behind Madigan’s Waterfront Restaurant in “Olde Town” Occoquan. Dogs are allowed on rentals. See Details
Saints Row Brewing Saints Row Brewing is a family-owned and operated artisanal craft brewery located in Gaithersburg, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside this pet-friendly brewery, or at a picnic table on the outdoor patio, while you sample some beers on tap, including Elementary and Neo Space Ghost. They also host a rotating selection of food trucks. See Details
Starr Hill Biergarten Starr Hill Biergarten is a pet-friendly rooftop beer garden featuring live music, craft beers, cocktails and more. This 5,000-square-foot bar and lounge is entirely outdoors and located at The Perch, the urban sky park atop the Capital One Center. See Details
G34.3 Brewing Company G34.3 Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, welcomes well-behaved, friendly dogs in their taproom. Grab a seat at a high top table and enjoy their selection of handcrafted beer. Be sure to check their social media pages for updates on their rotating food truck schedule. Local menus are also available for ordering outside food. See Details
Ocelot Brewing Company Ocelot Brewing Company is a pet-friendly spot in Dulles, VA, that allows Fido to join you inside and out! The space includes an industrial taproom with pinball machines and a patio with picnic tables. Enjoy a variety of house-brewed beers including styles like lagers, farmhouse ales, pale ales, IPAs, bocks, and more. Check their social media for a food truck schedule. See Details
Lincoln Memorial On a tour of historical Washington, D.C. sites, make a stop at the Lincoln Memorial where the gardens are dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you on the grounds, but only small dogs that can be carried are permitted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. See Details
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington DC is dog friendly. Located in West Potomac Park, this 4-acre memorial includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Martin Luther King carved by sculptor Lei Yixin. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Just make sure that Fido’s leash is 6 feet long or shorter. See Details
Washington Monument Fido is permitted on the dog-friendly landscaped grounds surrounding the stunning Washington Monument in Washington, DC. Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, this 555-foot monument is a sight to behold. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Dogs must be kept on a leash during your visit. See Details
The Perch The Perch is an urban rooftop park located eleven stories up on the top of Capital One Center in McLean, VA. The 2.5-acre recreation space features an 18-hole mini-golf course, a sculpture garden, an amphitheater, and most importantly, a dog park with artificial turf for your pooch to play on. See Details
Dynasty Brewing Company Dynasty Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Ashburn, VA. Located near One Loudoun and the W&OD Trail at Smiths Switch, this brewery, named for the first five presidents who hailed from Virginia, is a popular haunt for beer lovers. Leashed dogs are welcome to relax with you in their taproom while you enjoy a variety of craft brews, visiting food trucks and events. See Details
BadWolf Brewing Company BadWolf Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Manassas, VA. Bring your pooch along to relax in their chill atmosphere while you sip on a pint and enjoy some board games. They might even treat your pooch to a snack from behind the counter. Well-behaved, leashed dogs allowed inside the taproom or at an umbrella-covered table on the outdoor patio. See Details
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