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    Dog Friendly Activities in North Carolina

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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 North Carolina, 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 Justus Orchard

    Justus Orchard

    Hendersonville, NC
    Justus Orchard Justus Orchard in Hendersonville, NC, is pet friendly. It's been a great spot for picking apples for over 100 years. The orchard offers you and Fido the chance to meet the owner's dog, too, while you're picking your own fruit on-site. Keep in mind, they operate seasonally; check their website for opening day. See Details
    Pet Friendly Dog Park at George Poston Park

    Dog Park at George Poston Park

    Gastonia, NC
    Dog Park at George Poston Park Locals rave about the fenced off-leash dog park in Gastonia, NC! This recreation area is located on five acres within George Poston Park. The dog park includes a one-acre run for small dogs and a 4.5-acre site for large dogs. Visitors will find waste bags and trash receptacles present. See Details

    Lake Norman State Park

    Troutman, NC
    Lake Norman State Park The dog-friendly Lake Norman State Park is a great place to hike and explore with Fido in Troutman, NC. There are several trails to hike on with your furry friend ranging from easy to moderate in difficulty. Parkgoers can also enjoy a picnic, boating, swimming, and fishing, among other activities. Dogs are not allowed in swimming areas but are permitted everywhere else as long as they remain leashed. See Details

    Malaprop's Bookstore

    Asheville, NC
    Malaprop's Bookstore The region's largest locally-owned independent bookstore, Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, NC is dog-friendly. Malaprop's welcomes leashed dogs in the book section of its store; however, they are not allowed in its cafe. Malaprop's Bookstore sells a carefully selected array of books, gifts, and educational items for customers of all ages and backgrounds. See Details

    Catawba Falls Trail

    Old Fort, NC
    Catawba Falls Trail *Closed thru Spring 2023* Catawba Falls Trail is a pet-friendly trail in Old Fort, NC. This wonderful trail has multiple bridges and a stream crossing that ends at a beautiful waterfall where both you and your dog can play. See Details

    Rolling Thunder River Company

    Bryson City, NC
    Rolling Thunder River Company Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a couple of the tours that Rolling Thunder River Company has to offer. They serve up two pet-friendly boating adventures, the Nantahala River Trips and the Toccoa River Trips. Depending on what you're looking for, you can take to the waters on a raft or canoe with your pooch. See Details

    Banner Elk Winery

    Banner Elk, NC
    Banner Elk Winery Banner Elk Winery is a dog-friendly winery nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fido is welcome to join you inside the tasting room or outside for a tasting or a tour. Enjoy stunning views and award-winning wines while you explore the property. Open seasonally. Check their website or call before visiting. See Details

    Nantahala Outdoor Center

    Bryson City, NC
    Nantahala Outdoor Center Dogs are allowed to join their owners at the pet-friendly Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC. People and pooches flock from all around the world to check out everything they have to offer at this outdoor center, including tons of outdoor activities. Feel free to plod along the hiking trails with your four-legged friend. Generally, guests enjoy hanging out by the river when their furry friends are around. It is shallow enough beside Big Wesser Riverside for pups to get their paws wet and cool off! See Details

    Emerald Village

    Little Switzerland, NC
    Emerald Village Bring Fido to roam through Emerald Village, a pet-friendly spot in Little Switzerland, NC. it's a group of gem, mining, and historical attractions nestled deep within the Blue Ridge Mountains. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere in Emerald Village, including the North Carolina Mining Museum and the historic Bon Ami Mine. Take a tour deep underground, pan for gold, and explore the Discovery Mill Building. Admission varies between activities, and Emerald Village is open seasonally. Dog owners can check out Emerald Village's website for more information on dates, rates, tours, and times. See Details

    UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

    Charlotte, NC
    UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a dog-friendly garden in Charlotte, NC. Fido is welcome in the greenhouse but must be carried in your arms. Dogs on leashes are welcome to tour the gardens with you. The outdoor gardens are open every day from dawn to dusk. See Details

    Outer Banks Distilling

    Manteo, NC
    Outer Banks Distilling Outer Banks Distilling is the first legal distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, making their mark by distilling small-batch rum from the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside this pet-friendly distillery, located in historic downtown Manteo. They offer Kill Devil Rum tastings and tours on site, where you can purchase your own bottle of our award-winning rum. See Details

    Murphy River Walk

    Murphy, NC
    Murphy River Walk Murphy River Walk is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked dog-friendly trail located near downtown Murphy, NC. It features a walk along two rivers and their convergence point. It is a good trail for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of interesting overlook spots and signage. Dogs are able to use this trail so long as they remain on-leash and are cleaned up after. See Details

    Harris Lake County Park

    Holly Springs, NC
    Harris Lake County Park Fido is welcome to join you at Harris Lake County Park, a 680-acre park located in Holly Springs, NC. There are hiking trails, picnic areas, restrooms and picnic shelters. Dogs are welcome as long as they are restrained by a leash no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pets! See Details

    Emerald Isle Beach

    Emerald Isle, NC
    Emerald Isle Beach You and Fido can enjoy the shoreline together at the dog-friendly Emerald Isle Beach in Emerald Isle, NC. Walk with your pup, play in the water, or have a picnic on the beach. Leashed dogs are allowed year-round. See Details

    Dog Park at Frazier Park

    Charlotte, NC
    Dog Park at Frazier Park Bring Fido to visit the dog park at Frazier Park in Charlotte, NC. Here, pups are allowed to play and socialize off-leash with their pet companions. The park is divided into two sections, one space for small and another for large dogs. See Details

    Nags Head Beach

    Nags Head, NC
    Nags Head Beach Bring Fido to splash around in the water and roll around in the warm sand of the pet-friendly beach in Nags Head, NC. Year-round, owners are welcome to bring their furry friends for a day at the beach as long as they are restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. See Details

    Historic Gray Line Asheville Trolley Tours

    Asheville, NC
    Historic Gray Line Asheville Trolley Tours Historic Gray Line Asheville Trolley Tours is a pet-friendly transportation service and attraction in Asheville, NC. Dogs up to 25 lbs are welcome on the tours provided they remain in the owner’s lap. Please note that passengers with pet dogs can only get off at the Omni Grove Park Inn stop (Stop 2) if they are overnight guests at the Inn. See Details

    Burntshirt Vineyards

    Hendersonville, NC
    Burntshirt Vineyards Burntshirt Vineyards is a pet-friendly winery in Hendersonville, NC. All of Burntshirt’s wine is made from local, Blue Ridge Appalachian Mountain fruit and the high elevation produces grapes perfect for varietals not typically grown in the United States, like Gruner Veltliner. Your dog is welcome to join you in the tasting room while you taste Merlot, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. After discovering a new favorite, order a glass to enjoy on their verandah overlooking the vineyards. Note that dogs are welcome on Burntshirt’s walking trails, gardens, and in the tasting room but not on tours or in the vineyard. See Details

    Asheville Outlets

    Asheville, NC
    Asheville Outlets Walk around outside with Fido at the pet-friendly Asheville Outlets in Asheville, NC. This open-air lifestyle destination includes nearly 75 stores and eateries, featuring some of the most popular brand names. Asheville Outlets also hosts Asheville’s first Pet Way Station. In a grassy area located near the West Elm entrance, pet owners can take their dogs for a cool drink of water and to enjoy the facilities. Bags and a receptacle are provided, along with their very own “fire hydrant.” Keep in mind that each store will have their own dog-entry policy. See Details

    Triple Falls and High Falls Trails

    Pisgah Forest, NC
    Triple Falls and High Falls Trails Triple Falls and High Falls Trails in Pisgah Forest, NC, is dog friendly. It's a moderately easy, 2.6-mile hike that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. Although this trail may be short, it will certainly take you past some of the most beautiful areas on the way to the waterfalls. Color is plentiful in spring when the flowers are blooming and fall when the leaves are changing. Please note that dogs must be on a leash and under control of the owner. Hunting allowed by permit on certain days. See Details
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