Dog-Friendly Activities in Nebraska

Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center is a dog-friendly attraction in North Platte, NE. They welcome your large pets inside the lobby area as long as they're on a leash. If your pet can be carried, you can hold them throughout the attraction. They also have a fenced-in courtyard where your furry friend can stretch their legs. Waste bags are available.

Fido is invited to play at the pet-friendly Dog Island in Grand Island, NE. This off-leash facility contains two separate areas for small and large pups. Dog Island is a great road trip stop, just a few miles from I-80. Outside the fence are swimming opportunities and trails to do with your pup.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a pet-friendly walkway in Omaha, NE. This 3,000-foot footbridge across the Missouri River is a popular activity. You and your furry friend will get to say you've been to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha during your day out.

Memorial Park is a pet-friendly spot near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive in Omaha, NE. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you on the multi-use trails and visit the floral display and the historical monument.

Platte River State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Louisville, NE. This recreation area encompasses hundreds of acres of rolling hills, woodlands and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails to view the picturesque waterfall and at Crawdad Creek.

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront is a dog-friendly open space in the heart of the Omaha, NE, community. This modern, newly-developed pedestrian area features a pavilion for live music, sculpture garden, state-of-the-art playground and Gene Leahy Mall Dog Park. The dog park occupies 15,000 square feet of space and includes separate areas for small and large dogs, tunnels, obstacles and grassy areas.

Code Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery and taproom in Lincoln, NE. Leashed dogs are welcome to join owners inside the building to escape the biting cold of a Nebraskan winter. Stop by this century-old character building with a modern finish while you enjoy a craft beer on tap and Fido enjoys a bowl of water.

Hanscom Dog Park in Omaha, NE, has a small and large dog area and a section for regular use. A water fountain is on-site, but only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The park is located on a hill, and several trees provide shade to visitors.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is a pet-friendly company in Nebraska. Although your furry friend is not allowed on the grounds, a limited kenneling service is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about this service or questions, please get in touch with Guest Services.

Bring Fido for a day out to enjoy Rickman's Run at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln, NE. This off-leash facility is 23 acres and offers a separate small dog area. Amenities include walking trails, shade and picnic tables.

Located in the historic Little Bohemia neighborhood, Omaha Dog Bar is a membership-based, indoor/outdoor recreation area for canines with a bar and eatery for humans. Dogs have free roam of 5,000 square feet indoors and 10,000 square feet outdoors of well-maintained, completely fenced space. There’s also an outdoor area for timid and small canine guests. Humans can grab domestic and local craft beers, wine, cocktails, coffee drinks, and homemade sodas. Food is also available from the kitchen and visiting food trucks. Day passes, monthly and annual memberships are available.

Bring Fido to play off-leash at Roper East Dog Run in Lincoln, NE. The dog run features two separate areas, a restroom, a water fountain, shade shelters, ample parking and more. Dog owners must clean up after their pets and leash them when entering and exiting.

Museum of the Fur Trade is a pet-friendly business in Chadron, NE. Fido is welcome to join you as you explore, but he must remain on a leash. The museum is a must-see stop if you love history.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in visiting the pet-friendly Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City, NE. This 55-acre area serves as an outdoor recreation space for the community as well as a place to honor fallen soldiers. Features of the park include a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, walking trails, an off-leash dog park and more.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Omaha, NE. Spend a day with your pup by hitting the hiking trails. This attraction surrounds the 245-acre Wehrspann Lake to give you stunning views.

Dogs can join their owners for fun at the pet-friendly Smith Falls State Park in Valentine, NE. This recreation area is home to the state's highest waterfall and contains sections of the Niobrara River. Take your leashed furry friend along the trails in the woods.

Mormon Island State Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot off the highway in Doniphan, NE. Your leashed canine companion can tag along to experience outdoor fun. Amenities include accessible fishing piers, wildlife viewing and picnicking opportunities. Remember to stay informed about hunting seasons, ensure you have a valid park permit and that Fido can't enter the water.

The 2.6-acre Waggin' Tails Bark Park in North Platte, NE is fenced in with a separate area for small dogs, water fountains and benches. Parking is available near the park off of West Leota Street.

Branded as the "happiest place in Lincoln," the dog-friendly Urban Hound Dog Park & Bar in Lincoln, NE, invites you and Fido to unleash and unwind together. The purchase of a day pass, or monthly or annual membership is required, and entry permits one dog for every two humans. For Fido, this 4,500 square foot facility has comfortable artificial turf, water fountains and dog pools, and a separate area designated for small or shy pups. Humans can relax with a specialty cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage, take advantage of Urban Hound's complimentary Wi-fi, and shop apparel in the merchandise store.

Carhenge is a pet-friendly stop in Alliance, NE. Fido is welcome to join you as you explore England's famous prehistoric monument of comprised cars. This popular roadside oddity lures thousands of travelers to a remote open plain just outside town a year.