Dog Friendly Activities in New York State

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in New York, 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.

Hazlitt's Red Cat Cellars

Naples, NY

Hazlitt's Red Cat Cellars Located in the unofficial capital of the Finger Lakes wine region, on the old Widmer Wine Complex, Hazlitt's Red Cat Cellars is a dog-friendly destination in Naples, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their wine-loving owners at one of their outdoor seats. Hazlitt offers wine tastings, hiking on its one-mile loop trail, picnicking and exploring the historic winery grounds. Please note, their hours vary seasonally. See Details

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Romulus, NY

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, abundant in breathtaking views, is the first organized and longest running wine trail in the country. Located in Romulus, NY, this trail is comprised of 16 wineries including a cidery, a meadery, 4 distilleries and a taproom, offering something for everyone. Step inside the warmth of family-owned boutique wineries and explore tastes, aromas and sights unique to the Finger Lakes. Most of the tasting rooms are dog-friendly either outside and/or inside as long as Fido is leashed. See Details

Inspire Moore Winery

Naples, NY

Inspire Moore Winery Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside at Inspire Moore Winery in Naples, NY. This pet-friendly, boutique winery produces authentic Finger Lakes wines with a focus on varietal whites, vintage reds and ice wine. Reservations for wine tastings are highly recommended. Please note that there is a sweet resident cat that lives at the winery. See Details

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen State Park Watkins Glen State Park is a popular dog-friendly recreation area offering hiking and camping in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Glen's stream flows over towering cliffs to create 19 waterfalls within a two mile stretch. Fido is welcome to explore the trails in this park, but dogs must be kept on a leash or in a carrier. Please note that pets are not permitted on the Gorge Trail, or in park buildings, playgrounds, pools, guarded beaches and the spray-grounds. See Details

Buttonwood Grove Winery

Romulus, NY

Buttonwood Grove Winery Bring your four-legged friend to visit the tasting room at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus, NY. Enjoy a glass of wine on their spacious, pet-friendly deck overlooking scenic Cayuga Lake, or stroll around beautifully landscaped grounds while absorbing the ambiance of the Finger Lakes Wine Region. See Details

Climbing Bines Hop Farm and Craft Ale Company

Penn Yan, NY

Climbing Bines Hop Farm and Craft Ale Company Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor areas of Climbing Bines Craft Ale Company, New York State’s premier farm-to-barrel brewery. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, their small-batch, hand-crafted ales are brewed with the freshest estate-grown hops and local barley. Food trucks are available on most weekends. See Details

Keuka Spring Vineyards

Penn Yan, NY

Keuka Spring Vineyards Keuka Spring Vineyards is a dog-friendly winery in Penn Yan, NY. One of the most highly regarded wineries in the Finger Lakes, Keuka Spring Vineyards have been producing fine wine for almost forty years. Your well-behaved leashed companion can join you at the outside seating area. Sample wine by the bottle or glass while admiring scenic views across the countryside. See Details

Catharine Valley Winery

Burdett, NY

Catharine Valley Winery Catharine Valley Winery is pet-friendly. Located on the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region of New York State, this winery strives to create an environment that welcomes all, including pups. The winery overlooks scenic vineyards that gently slope through the Seneca Lake area. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Finger Lakes Distilling

Burdett, NY

Finger Lakes Distilling Fido can join you inside or out at Finger Lakes Distilling, a dog-friendly distillery in Burdett, NY. Sip on their high-quality, handcrafted spirits including vodka, gin and whiskey while enjoying the breathtaking surroundings. See Details

Anyela's Vineyards

Skaneateles, NY

Anyela's Vineyards Anyela's Vineyards is pet-friendly. Located along the Finger Lakes in Skaneateles, this New York vineyard produces delightful reds, whites, roses, dessert and sparkling wines. The Nocek family combines its viticultural experience with the cooler climate patterns and fertile soil to grow select grapes. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners. Anyela's Vineyards is open every day of the week from 12pm to 5pm. See Details

Shepherdess Cellars

Interlaken, NY

Shepherdess Cellars Put Fido's nose to the test as you both sniff out the notes at dog-friendly Shepherdess Cellars, a winery located in Interlaken, NY. Make your visit to the Finger Lakes region complete with a glass of wine on the Cayuga Wine Trail near Cayuga Lake. The outdoor seating welcomes four-legged patrons. Please note that the hours of operation at Shepherdess Cellars varies seasonally. See Details

Hosmer Winery

Ovid, NY

Hosmer Winery Hosmer Winery in Ovid, NY is a dog-friendly establishment and one of the oldest growers of grapes on Cayuga Lake. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you inside the tasting room or at an outdoor picnic table when visiting this family owned business. Stop by the picturesque 72-acre estate to sample some of the finest wine poured in the Finger Lakes. See Details

Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard

Dundee, NY

Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard Bring Fido along on your next Finger Lakes adventure to sniff out the perfect glass of wine at Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard. The fruit at this dog-friendly vineyard in Dundee, NY, is hand harvested and hand sorted to ensure the highest quality of wines. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a tasting. Reservations are recommended. See Details

The Windmill Farm & Craft Market

Penn Yan, NY

The Windmill Farm & Craft Market The Windmill Farm & Craft Market in Penn Yan, NY is a dog-friendly attraction welcoming leashed pets. Home to over 175 indoor and outdoor shops filled with hand-crafted items, The Windmill is the first and friendliest farm and craft market in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region. See Details

Glenora Wine Cellars

Dundee, NY

Glenora Wine Cellars Allow Fido to accompany you on a visit to dog-friendly Glenora Wine Cellars in Dundee, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome in the tasting room and anywhere on the property grounds. Pets are not allowed at the inn or restaurant. Opened in 1977 in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country, Glenora Wine Cellars produce award-winning wine of the highest quality. Come by for a relaxed afternoon to sample a glass of sparkling wine, Riesling, or a wide variety of red and white vinifera wines. See Details

Canadice Lake Outfitters

Springwater, NY

Canadice Lake Outfitters Be sure to pack Fido's life jacket on your next trip to Springwater, NY. Canadice Lake Outfitters offers kayak, canoe, SUP and bike rentals in the Finger Lakes region. Visitors can hop aboard these pet-friendly vessels to explore Canadice, Hemlock, Honeoye or Conesus Lake. Dogs are also welcome on the guided tours offered by Canadice Lake Outfitters. See Details

Catharine Creek Trail

Montour Falls, NY

Catharine Creek Trail Leashed dogs are welcome at Catharine Creek Trail in Montour Falls, NY. This pet-friendly hiking trail begins at the corner of Marina Dr & Catherine St and is a spur off of the Finger Lakes Trail system. This area is available for year-round enjoyment of nature. See Details

Sampson State Park

Romulus, NY

Sampson State Park Sampson State Park is dog-friendly and includes 5.5 miles of waterfront, centrally located in New York's Finger Lakes Region. The park has several miles of dog-friendly hiking and biking trails, as well as quiet wooded areas. The campground is also pet-friendly and campsites have electric hookups and are set in a wooded area with easy access to showers and restrooms. The park also has a large marina if your "first" mate wants to bring your boat.

Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Dogs are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). See Details

Hector Wine Company

Hector, NY

Hector Wine Company Hector Wine Company is a small, dog friendly Finger Lakes producer of expressive reds and aromatic whites from the east side of Seneca Lake. Enjoy wine flights or a glass or bottle of wine on their expansive outdoor seating area. Shop for locally produced and artisan food goods in their market. Items are available for take-out and some, like fresh bread and cheese, are available for enjoyment on site. Your server will furnish you with cutting boards and utensils as needed. Hector Wine Company's hours vary by season. Check their website for current hours of operation. See Details

Finger Lakes Trail

Salamanca, NY

Finger Lakes Trail The Finger Lakes Trail is a dog-friendly route from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Catskill Forest Preserve. The longest continuous hiking trail in New York State, this trail stretches across 549 miles to the eastern terminus at the junction of the Long Path, and 950 miles to the summit of Slide Mountain. For visitors who find themselves in the Finger Lakes Region, the Erie Canal corridor, or just about anywhere in the Allegheny, Genessee, Susquehannah, or Delaware River watersheds, the Finger Lakes Trail is close by. Take Fido on a short day-hike, a weekend campout, or a multi-day backpacking trip. See Details