Other Dog Activities in Maryland

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

North Beach Boardwalk

North Beach, MD

North Beach Boardwalk North Beach Boardwalk is pet-friendly. Come for a lovely stroll along the boardwalk with your leashed pooch in North Beach, MD. Dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy the Atlantic views from the boardwalk. Shopping, restaurants and salons are all within walking distance. Don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Whoof on the Wharf

Edgewater, MD

Whoof on the Wharf Check out Whoof on the Wharf, a company in Edgewater, MD, that aims to make outdoor activities more dog friendly. They offer kayak and SUP rentals, and they'll even bring them to you to make everything much smoother. Doggy life jackets are also available. Check out their website to see what other pet-friendly excursions they are currently offering. See Details

Saints Row Brewing

Gaithersburg, MD

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

Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery

Berlin, MD

Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery Bring Fido to enjoy a wine tasting and bring your own picnic to enjoy some solitude in the outdoor seating area overlooking the meadow of wildflowers under a canopy of giant mulberry trees. See Details

Running Hare Vineyard

Prince Frederick, MD

Running Hare Vineyard Located just outside the Nation's Capital in Prince Frederick, Running Hare Vineyard brings a little piece of Napa and Tuscany to rural Maryland. This functioning farm/brewery is the first of its kind in the state, featuring a host of craft beer and wine that are available to sample. Leashed dogs are welcome on their pet-friendly property, but call ahead to confirm the hours of their outdoor pavilion and beer garden before your visit. See Details

Costa Ventosa

Whaleyville, MD

Costa Ventosa Dogs are welcome at the East Coast's fun-spirited winery and farm craft brewery. Bring a picnic or order a charcuterie board to enjoy on the patio with your pup. See Details

Seven Wells Vineyard and Winery

California, MD

Seven Wells Vineyard and Winery Seven Wells Vineyard and Winery is pet-friendly. This pretty vineyard started life in 2004 when four hundred grape vines were planted on the Wehrman family farm in Grants Lick, Ky. Their tasting room is open Friday through Sunday all year round. Wine tastings and cheese trays are available anytime. They also have beer. Check out their events page for scheduled dinners or live music. Seven Wells Vineyard and Winery is open Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday from 12pm to 8pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. See Details

Annmarie Sculpture Garden

Solomons, MD

Annmarie Sculpture Garden Bring Fido along to enjoy the dog-friendly Annmarie Sculpture Garden in Solomons, MD. Well-behaved and leashed pets are always welcome to join you, except during special events and festivals. Make sure you bring your camera to take photos of your pup in front of the sculptures on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. See Details

Hooper Strait Lighthouse

St. Michaels, MD

Hooper Strait Lighthouse Fido is welcome to join you at the Hooper Strait Lighthouse in St. Michaels, MD. This dog-friendly attraction features a preserved 19th century lighthouse. Please note that pets are not permitted inside the buildings, but leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds with you as you learn some of the history of the lighthouse and surrounding area. See Details

Hampton National Historical Site

Towson, MD

Hampton National Historical Site Leashed pets are welcome at Hampton National Historical Site in Towson, MD. Enjoy walking on the grounds of this historic property with Fido by your side. Please remember to clean up after your pets, and note that dogs are not permitted inside any buildings, in the Family Cemetery, or the fenced yard of the Lower House. See Details

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

St. Michaels, MD

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD is a non-profit organization dedicated to telling the stories of the Chesapeake Bay and the people who have shaped their lives around it. Leashed dogs are allowed on their pet-friendly campus, except during special events and festival dates. Pets are not permitted inside the museum or any of the exhibition buildings. See Details

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden

Annapolis, MD

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden Dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis, MD. This five-acre garden includes a forest typical of Western Maryland, a stream and an Eastern Shore peninsula. The barrier-free garden in the park contains pleasant ponds and a raised planter with lots of different plants. You can wander with your pooch around the trails, but pets must be cleaned up after and remain on a leash under six feet. See Details

Flying Dog Brewery

Frederick, MD

Flying Dog Brewery Flying Dog Brewery is a pet-friendly spot with craft beer on tap in Frederick, MD. Dogs are welcome to hang on the patio at this brewery where they serve disobedient beers. That's right, your obedient dog can sit by your side while you try a flight of beers that include Double Dog and Snake Dog. They even sell a leash in their shop for Fido to remember his visit. See Details

Heavy Seas Beer

Halethorpe, MD

Heavy Seas Beer Heavy Seas Beer is a pet-friendly brewery in Halethorpe, MD. Enjoy a tour of the brewery or just sit and sample some of their best brews in the taproom with your pooch by your side. Be sure to check out their website for a list of upcoming events. See Details

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park

Church Creek, MD

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park Dogs are welcome at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Church Creek, MD. This 17-acre park is located adjacent to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and celebrates the life and legacy of the abolitionist and political activist, Harriet Tubman. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds with you or enjoy a picnic at this pet-friendly educational site. See Details

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Emmitsburg, MD

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a dog-friendly historic site and home of the first American-born saint. Elizabeth was an educator and is known as the founder of the United States of America's Catholic school system. Discover her life and legacy in the guided tours of the cemetery and the Basilica where she's buried. Dogs are not allowed in the museum or inside of the historic homes, but are welcome to walk around the grounds outdoors. See Details

Linganore Winecellars

Mount Airy, MD

Linganore Winecellars Linganore Winecellars is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery in Mount Airy, MD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. On the weekends you'll find food trucks and live music. Dog Days are hosted on Thursdays during the spring and summer. The 230-acre property even has a fenced dog park. See Details

Canine Fitness Center

Crownsville, MD

Canine Fitness Center If Fido is looking for some fun exercise, bring them to the pet-friendly Canine Fitness Center in Crownsville, MD. This indoor facility is dedicated to keeping Fido healthy and happy! The array of services available include acupuncture and massage, and a swimming pool just for dogs! Make sure you have your pup's most recent shot records, and the rest will be provided by the Canine Fitness Center, including water toys, swim vests and a shower facility. See Details

Big Truck Farm Brewery

Parkton, MD

Big Truck Farm Brewery Big Truck Farm Brewery is pet-friendly. This picturesque farm brewery invites you and your pooch to hang out in beautiful surroundings, while you sample a variety of tasty beers. You'll notice the fields of hops surrounding the brewery, which means you know exactly where your beverage is coming from. Leashed dogs are welcome. Big Truck Farm Brewery is open Thursday through Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details

Double Groove Brewing Company

Forest Hill, MD

Double Groove Brewing Company Double Groove Brewing Company is a pet-friendly craft beer brewery and taproom in Forest Hill, MD. This popular taproom serves a variety of beer brewed on-site while spinning vinyl records of your choice. Leashed dogs are welcome to come and select their favorite tracks and keep you company while you sample the brews. See Details