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    Dog Friendly Activities in Connecticut

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    Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Connecticut, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

    Pet Friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest

    Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest

    Union, CT
    Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest Dog-friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest in Union, CT, offers boating, fishing and hiking to locals and visitors. Stretching over 9,000 acres, the park has scenic hiking trails and access points to Mashapaug Lake & Bigelow Pond. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details
    Pet Friendly Mianus River State Park

    Mianus River State Park

    Stamford, CT
    Mianus River State Park Mianus River State Park, formerly the estate of singer and actress, Libby Holman, is a pet-friendly area in Stamford, CT. The river weaves through this 400-acre urban forest where visitors enjoy biking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding in the area. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they're cleaned up after, but please note that commercial dog walking is not permitted. See Details

    Black Hog Brewery

    Oxford, CT
    Black Hog Brewery Black Hog Brewery in Oxford, CT is a dog-friendly bar that focuses on local agriculture when creating their unique, craft beers. At any time, you can choose from more than 10 seasonally rotating beers on tap. Black Hog Brewery doesn't offer a food menu, but often hosts food trucks on the weekends. See Details

    Farm River State Park

    East Haven, CT
    Farm River State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Farm River State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in East Haven, CT. This park is home to 16.5 miles of the scenic Farm River, which flows through the center of the park, as well as trails and meadows to explore with Fido. See Details

    Land of Nod Vineyard & Winery

    East Canaan, CT
    Land of Nod Vineyard & Winery Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces (weather permitting) at Land of Nod Vineyard & Winery, a pet-friendly winery in East Canaan, CT. Situated in the foothills of the Berkshires, on land steeped in early American History, this popular vineyard is a great place to hang out with your pup and sample a glass of fine wine. Open seasonally; check their website for current hours. See Details

    Enders State Forest

    Granby, CT
    Enders State Forest Enders State Forest in Granby is a dog-friendly recreational area in Granby, CT. This diverse forest spreads out over Granby and across to the nearby Barkamsted area, offering wetlands and waterfalls galore. Fido is welcome to join you in the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of this forest. See Details

    Labyrinth Brewing Company

    Manchester, CT
    Labyrinth Brewing Company Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester is dog-friendly and features an excellent staff, a tasty rotation of beers and ciders, and food trucks on a regular basis. It's relatively large inside with great spaces separated for each group and a "patio" out front with Astroturf, tables, and chairs. Dogs are allowed in both areas and treats are available at the bar. See Details

    Barley Head Brewery

    Mystic, CT
    Barley Head Brewery Barley Head Brewery is a dog-friendly nanobrewery in Mystic, CT, where Fido is welcome to join you for a brew at an outdoor table. They offer four to six varieties of beers in a range of flavors that change each week, and most of their ingredients are sourced locally. You are welcome to bring in take out from a nearby restaurant to enjoy with your beer. The patio has heaters for the cooler months. See Details

    Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area

    Harwinton, CT
    Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area offers pet-friendly trails that run through the woods and along Leadmine Brook in Harwinton, CT. Featuring both short and long hiking options, this recreation destination is a great place for you and your four-legged friend to explore. Bring your pup’s favorite water toy to enjoy at the fishing pond, or relax at the small covered picnic area. As a family recreation spot, a leash law is in effect. See Details

    Bluff Point State Park

    Groton, CT
    Bluff Point State Park Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT is dog friendly and welcomes leashed pets. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach from April 1st to September 1st. See Details

    Burr Pond State Park

    Torrington, CT
    Burr Pond State Park Enjoy some exercise and a picnic with your pup at dog-friendly Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, CT. Explore the hiking trails with Fido in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. Please note that pets are not permitted on the beach and must be leashed at all times during your visit. See Details

    Harkness Memorial State Park

    Waterford, CT
    Harkness Memorial State Park Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT is dog friendly. The centerpiece of this state park is the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family. The big colorful building and the surrounding gardens were made into a state park in 1952, and certain parts of it can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners today. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic and lawn areas but are not allowed on the beach or in formal gardens. See Details

    Fort Trumbull State Park

    New London, CT
    Fort Trumbull State Park Fido is welcome to join you at Fort Trumbull State Park, a pet-friendly park in New London, CT. Enjoy the paved walking trail around the fort and along the waterfront. See Details

    Gillette Castle State Park

    East Haddam, CT
    Gillette Castle State Park Dogs are welcome at the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of Gillette Castle State Park, a dog-friendly attraction in East Haddam, CT. Fido can enjoy the trails that loop and wind around outdoor art exhibits and a historic estate that is reminiscent of a castle. However, you're not allowed to bring dogs inside buildings or on decks. See Details

    Mystic Knotwork

    Mystic, CT
    Mystic Knotwork Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you inside Mystic Knotwork, a pet-friendly store in Mystic, CT. Browse and enjoy the American-made nautical knot decorations, the wedding knot and reception gifts, and especially the famous sailor bracelets. They even sell knotted, handmade dog toys! See Details

    Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store

    Cromwell, CT
    Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store The pet-friendly Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store in Cromwell, CT, welcomes Fido inside to shop alongside you. Your pup will love the smells from their on-site bakery and can watch his homemade, all-natural treats being baked right in front of him! The other half of the business features Cromwell Country Store offering human goodies and gifts. See Details

    Jennings Beach

    Fairfield, CT
    Jennings Beach Jennings Beach is a pet-friendly area covering 27 acres along the Long Island Sound in Fairfield, CT. Dogs and horses are welcome at this off-leash beach from October 1st to March 31st. Pets must be cleaned up after and are not permitted on the boardwalks, pavilions or playgrounds. See Details

    Hammonasset Beach State Park

    Madison, CT
    Hammonasset Beach State Park Fido is welcome to enjoy the pet-friendly beach on a leash from September 30th to April 1st at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, CT. Visitors with pets on the beach outside of those dates are subject to fines if caught. Leashed dogs can join you in picnic areas year-round, and pups are also welcome in the campground after Columbus Day until May 1st. See Details

    Metro North Railroad

    Stamford, CT
    Metro North Railroad Metro North Railroad, with a station in Stamford, CT, allows small, well-behaved pets on the train from CT to NYC if they are in kennels or securely controlled on leashes. Explore towns along this dog-friendly MTA line with your best friend in tow, but please note that pets shouldn't occupy seats and are subject to approval by the conductor. See Details

    Southbury Dog Park

    Southbury, CT
    Southbury Dog Park Southbury Dog Park is a 14-acre, off-leash dog park in Southbury, CT, that welcomes friendly dogs. The park offers a separate small-dog area, a huge open field, a beautiful and accessible river, two wooded trails, tables, benches and plenty of waste bags. Owners can bring their dogs to enjoy the company of other canines, play a game of fetch or go for a dip in the stream. Please note that while the dog park is an off-leash area for dogs, it is not completely fenced. See Details
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