Other Dog Activities in Louisiana

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

Laurel Valley Plantation

Thibodaux, LA

Laurel Valley Plantation Laurel Valley Plantation is a pet-friendly historical site in Thibodaux, LA. The Plantation is “America’s largest surviving 19th and 20th century sugar plantation,” and offers visitors the chance to learn about the harsh realities of life at this time on a guided walking tour. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, bring your leashed dog along with you to explore 50 original structures that paint a picture of early Cajun life, slavery, Reconstruction and beyond. After your tour, visit the Laurel Valley Store & Museum to browse antiques and crafts. See Details

Southdown Plantation Terrebonne Museum

Houma, LA

Southdown Plantation Terrebonne Museum Southdown Plantation Terrebonne Museum is a pet-friendly historical site in Houma, LA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a walk around the grounds of this 19th century sugar plantation manor house. Unfortunately, pets are not permitted inside any buildings on the property. See Details

Gnarly Barley Brewing

Hammond, LA

Gnarly Barley Brewing Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Gnarly Barley Brewing in Hammond, LA. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, including classics and more unique brews. Be sure to check their website in advance, as they often have live music and food trucks on site. See Details

Musical Legends Park

New Orleans, LA

Musical Legends Park The Musical Legends Park is located in the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you in the pet-friendly park, which pays tribute to musical legends with artwork, displays, plaques and statues. Enjoy daily performances by musicians. See Details

C. Bickham Dickson

Shreveport, LA

C. Bickham Dickson Grab Fido's leash and head out to C. Bickham Dickson, a dog-friendly park in Shreveport, LA. The recreational area features a boat launch, trails, picnic areas and more. Please check conditions before heading out to the park. See Details

Modernist Cuisine Gallery New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Modernist Cuisine Gallery New Orleans Modernist Cuisine Gallery is a pet-friendly attraction in New Orleans, LA. Showcasing the work of Nathan Myhrvold, this gallery in the French Quarter is a great stop to take with Fido on any tour of the city's arty side. See Details

Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery

New Orleans, LA

Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery, located in the Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans, LA, is pet friendly. Well-behaved leashed dogs can carefully explore this gallery and workshop that displays distinctive work that utilizes traditional glassblowing techniques. If your pooch knocks something over, then he'll have to fork over the money for the item. See Details

Chauvin Sculpture Garden

Chauvin, LA

Chauvin Sculpture Garden Chauvin Sculpture Garden is a pet-friendly activity you and Fido can enjoy together in Chauvin, LA. While you stroll through this quaint attraction, you will view over 100 of Kenny Hill's sculptures. See Details

Walker Automotive

Alexandria, LA

Walker Automotive Walker Automotive is a pet-friendly car dealership in Alexandria, LA. Bring your furry friend with you whether you're coming in for a service or looking to buy a new vehicle. Dogs must be leashed. See Details

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Natchitoches, LA

Cane River Creole National Historical Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Natchitoches, LA. Enjoy walking the grounds and learning about the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States. Please note that pets are not permitted in any buildings and must be picked up after. See Details

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Breaux Bridge, LA

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Breaux Bridge, LA. Enjoy walking, paddling, biking, birding and more in this scenic area that is one of the most culturally rich and ecologically varied regions in the United States. See Details

Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

Tallulah, LA

Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in Tallulah, LA. Enjoy walking with your pup in this area that is home to over 400 different species of animals. Other popular activities in this area include hunting, fishing, bird-watching and photography. Please note that public use is prohibited during hunting season. See Details

Dewey Wills Wildlife Management

Jonesville, LA

Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Dewey Wills Wildlife Management in Jonesville, LA. Enjoy walking and birding with your pup by your side in this area known for its variety of local birds. This is also a popular hunting and fishing spot. See Details

Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

Benton, LA

Bodcau Wildlife Management Area Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Benton, LA. Enjoy walking the paths and maybe even spotting some local wildlife with your pup by your side. This area is a popular for its birding and wildlife viewing, as well as fishing, boating, and hunting. See Details

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

Jonesville, LA

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge in Jonesville, LA. Enjoy exploring the refuge with your furry friend and observing the many wildlife species that call the refuge home. This area is also used for hunting and fishing. See Details

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

St. Martinville, LA

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the grounds of the pet-friendly Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site in St. Martinville, LA. Explore the historical tradition of cultural diversity in the Teche region and learn about the different uses of this land as you walk. Please note that there is an admission fee. See Details

Crowley City Hall

Crowley, LA

Crowley City Hall Bring your pup with you for a day at the pet-friendly Crowley City Hall in Crowley, LA. Enjoy walking through the Ford Automotive Museum and learn the history of automobiles in the area. Then, stop by the J.D. Miller Music Studio, the History of Crowley museum and the Rice Museum to get to know the town even more! See Details

Alexander State Forest

Woodworth, LA

Alexander State Forest Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Alexander State Forest in Woodworth, LA. Enjoy walking the trails with your pup by your side. This area is also a popular spot for hunting, fishing and boating. See Details

Russell Sage State Wildlife Management Area

Monroe, LA

Russell Sage State Wildlife Management Area Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Russell Sage State Wildlife Management Area in Monroe, LA. Enjoy hiking along the trails with your furry friend by your side. You may even spot some local species, as this area is popular for birding and wildlife viewing. See Details

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve

Grand Chenier, LA

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve in Grand Chenier, LA. Enjoy exploring this area that borders the Gulf of Mexico with your pup. You may also spot some local species, as this area is known for its birding and wildlife viewing. See Details