Other Dog Activities in Iowa

Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions in Iowa too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions in Iowa here.

Pet Friendly Living History Farms
Living History Farms Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA is a dog-friendly, interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains and connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences. Leashed dogs are welcome but must remain outside of the buildings. This 500-acre outdoor museum features walking trails and tractor-drawn carts connecting the 1876 Town of Walnut Hill to each of the historical farms. See Details
Pet Friendly Field of Dreams Movie Site
Field of Dreams Movie Site Leashed, well behaved dogs (with responsible owners who will clean up after them) are permitted to enjoy The Field of Dreams Movie Site. This pet-friendly attraction in Dyersville, IA is home of the filming location for this popular 1989 movie. Enjoy a bit of history and Hollywood with Fido, but note that pets are not permitted in the farm house or the event center. See Details
Eagles Landing Winery Swirl, sniff and sip a glass of wine alongside Fido at Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette, IA. This pet-friendly winery welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs at a table in their wine garden, as long as they do not use the garden area for pet relief. Their award-winning wines include reds such as Frog Hollow, Marquette Rosé and Sweet Ruby, and whites such as Summer Crush, Grandpas Reserve and Oktoberfest. They also serve dessert wines and fruit and berry wines. See Details
Fenelon Place Elevator Company Hailed as the world's shortest, steepest railroad ride, the Fenelon Place Elevator Company cars elevate passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. This pet-friendly Dubuque, IA attraction brings you and Fido to the top for a panoramic view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states. The cars are very small, so only small lap dogs are welcome to join their humans. Check their website for current one-way and round-trip fees. See Details
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site 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, and please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings. See Details
Crawford Brew Works Crawford Brew Works is a family-friendly brewery that welcomes dogs on the patio. See Details
Dallas County Freedom Rock Freedom Rock is a dog-friendly tourist attraction in Minburn, IA. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to learn about Iowa veterans with you through placards surrounding the rock, and to look at the beautiful artwork on the rock, created by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen. Please note that dogs are not allowed to touch or jump on the rock. See Details
Bacon Creek Park Bacon Creek Park is a dog-friendly, 239-acre park in Sioux City, IA. The park features picnic areas, trails, restrooms and an off-leash dog park. See Details
Blue Grass Drive-In Theater Blue Grass Drive-In Theater is a dog-friendly drive-in movie theater in Blue Grass, IA. Fido is welcome to join you in the comfort of your car. This drive-in has two fully digital screens, modern concession stand, and restrooms. Blue Grass Drive-In welcomes you with a family-friendly environment and customers are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol on the premises. See Details
Confluence Brewing Company Confluence Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom serving locals and visitors to Des Moines, IA. Fido is welcome to accompany you for a refreshing beer seated beside a bench on the large, partially uncovered outside patio. Focused on creativity and craftsmanship, this micro brewery produce a wide variety of seasonal ales and experimental beer. Food trucks are often in attendance to provide patrons with tasty hand-held grub to be enjoyed alongside their beer of choice. See Details
1717 Brewing Co. 1717 Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery in Des Moines, IA where your leashed dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. This brewery was started by three brothers on a mission to honor their family home. Fido is welcome to join you in the front yard, to enjoy Maury's fried bread, or on the porch to reminisce and relax. See Details
Valle Drive In Valle Drive In is a dog-friendly drive-in movie theater in Newton, IA. Founded in 1949, The Valle Drive-In is the oldest remaining drive-in theater in Iowa. They offer great entertainment at a one-of-a-kind experience at a low, reasonable price. Fido is welcome to join you in the car or on the grounds, as long as he is well-behaved. Please note that movies are shown rain or shine, regardless of weather. See Details
Gull Point State Park Gull Point State Park is a dog-friendly state park in Milford, IA where Fido is welcome to join you for some of the best fishing spots in Iowa on West Okoboji, or enjoy the 1.5-mile interpretive hiking trail. A playground, modern restrooms and RV dump station are on site as well. See Details
TA Travel Center The dog-friendly TA Travel Center in Council Bluffs, IA has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. The onsite convenience store also carries a variety of pet care products. See Details
Strautman Tree Farm Strautman Tree Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Cambridge, IA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this farm to help choose the tree for your home this Christmas. Whether you're looking for a huge tree or a smaller pine, you'll find something that fits at this well-stocked farm. The farm is open seasonally leading up to Christmas, so check their website for current days and times prior to visiting. See Details
Loess Hills Lavender Farm Loess Hills Lavender Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Missouri Valley, IA, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you through the fields. Their primary bloom is from mid June through July, with a secondary bloom starting at the end of August. They also offer bath and skin care products featuring their homegrown lavender. See Details
TA Travel Center The pet-friendly TA Travel Center in Brooklyn, IA features a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products. See Details
Pilot Travel Center Pilot Travel Center has an area where you can walk your dog and let him relieve himself. See Details
Rice Lake State Park Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Rice Lake State Park in Lake Mills, IA. This 15-acre park is located on the southern shore of a 1200-acre lake that's popular for boating and fishing. There aren't many trails around the lake, but the picnic areas provide a great spot to relax and enjoy a bite to eat with Fido. Please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details
Dixie's Biergarten Dixie's Biergarten in Decorah, IA, welcomes Fido to join you at a table on their dog-friendly outdoor patio. Enjoy their selection of handcrafted beers as well as local cider and wine. Light snacks are available including pretzels and chips, or you can bring your own food to enjoy as well. See Details
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