Dog-Friendly Activities in Mississippi

Bring Fido on Biloxi Shrimping Trip in Biloxi, MS, and learn all about the shrimping industry on their dog-friendly, 60-minute tour. The staff is made up of a crew of dog lovers with an excellent knowledge of the Gulf Coast and the surrounding waterways. The waters are calm, and you might even spot a few dolphins along the way.

Elvis Presley Birthplace is home to a pet-friendly trail. This historic museum site in Tupelo, MS, is dedicated to preserving the birthplace of the American musician. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor sections of this historic site.

Ocean Springs Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Mississippi. Your furry friend is welcome to join you to relax or play in the water. Please note Fido must remain on a leash during your visit.

Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi is pet friendly. This park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg and commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign, which led up to the battle. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas on the trails, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bring your pup to the pet-friendly Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, MS. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you as you browse artifacts and vintage photos that tell the history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Come explore over 300 years of history, culture and heritage.

Bring Fido for a walk on the pet-friendly Columbus Riverwalk & Trail in Mississippi that begins at Main Street and winds along the Tombigbee River. The path offers two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks and picnic tables. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

Fido can socialize and exercise at the Olive Branch City Park Dog Park in Olive Branch, MS. This park features separate, fenced areas for small and large dogs. The surrounding park also has pet-friendly walking trails for you to enjoy with Fido, as well as a playground.

Fido is invited to play at Ocean Springs Dog Park in Mississippi. The off-leash facility contains two separate areas for small and large dogs. Each section includes a covered picnic table, agility equipment and waste stations.

The Lucky Rabbit in downtown Hattiesburg, MS, offers a pet-friendly shopping experience where well-behaved, leashed dogs can join you as you browse their unique, nostalgic treasures. With two adjacent buildings, the site has plenty of photo opportunities. If you need a moment to relax, enjoy the shady courtyard. For their hours, please check their website, as they're generally open on weekends only.

Fido is invited to play at Tupelo Bark Park in Mississippi, north of the Eastwood Softball Complex. There are separate sections for large and small dogs and plenty of shady trees with a watering station. If the off-leash facility is busy, there is a trail outside the fenced-in park.

Sharkheads is a pet-friendly store in Biloxi, MS, on the beach. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside to browse their aisles. They offer souvenirs, making this the perfect stop.

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Gulfport, MS. Named after the 50 miles of uninhabited islands along the coast of Mississippi, this brewery invites leashed dogs to hang with their owners inside or on the front porch while guests enjoy one of the trademark beers on tap. The taproom offers snacks, and you can order food from a nearby restaurant.

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is a dog-friendly art museum in Hattiesburg, MS. Stop by to view the latest tiny works of art. The outdoor walk-through exhibit is ever-changing.

La Pointe - Krebs House & Museum is a pet-friendly attraction in Pascagoula, MS. Leashed dogs are invited to join their owners for an outdoor adventure on the four acres of land beside the water. This local museum, built in 1757, is the oldest house between the Appalachians and the Rockies and documents the area's history from pre-historic times through the modern era.

Fido is invited to play at the F.E.T.C.H. Park in Long Beach, MS. This off-leash dog park is 3 acres and has a separate area for large and small dogs with double-gated entrances. The park contains ADA-compliant concrete walkways, water fountains, benches and waste stations. Amenities for your furry friend are a dog rinse area, tunnels, hills and fire hydrants.

The Outlets of Mississippi is a pet-friendly spot in Pearl, MS. Well-behaved leashed dogs can join you to walk around the outdoor shopping mall. Your furry friend is allowed inside at select stores.

The Longleaf Trace is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Hattiesburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Longleaf Trace. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Peddlers' Junktion is a pet-friendly store in Laurel, MS. Dogs are welcome inside this antique vendor mall as long as they are well-behaved and leashed. Most of these businesses specialize in antique and boutique items along with fashion items, including jewelry and clothing.

Natchez National Historical Park is home to pet-friendly trails in Mississippi. Bring your pup along to learn about the area's history and architecture. The outdoor areas welcome dogs to explore on a leash, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly Rev’s Natchez Country Tours in Natchez, MS. Hosted by local guide Tracy “Rev” Collins, tours include a 1.5-hour Natchez History Tour or longer custom Country Tour to historic sites across Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams Counties.