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Dog Friendly Activities in Vermont

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

Dog Mountain

St. Johnsbury, VT

Dog Mountain is THE meeting place for dogs with their people. Located in the breathtakingly beautiful Northeast Kingdom of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this 150-acre farm has been transformed into a doggy playscape complete with swimming ponds, hiking trails, an art gallery full of dog-related artwork and the only Dog Chapel in existence. The Chapel, built by Vermont folk artist and children's book author Stephen Huneck, is visited by thousands annually to reflect and post message and photos of pets that have passed on. The Chapel walls are covered in layers of heartfelt notes. Dog Mountain hosts a number of annual events, including Memorial Day Celebration, August Dog Party, and October Dogfest.

Pet Friendly Smugglers' Notch State Park

Smugglers' Notch State Park

Smugglers' Notch State Park

Named for a narrow pass through the Green Mountains, Smugglers' Notch State Park provides incredible views along a variety of dog-friendly trails in Stowe, VT. Ponds, streams and waterfalls can be found throughout the park. Campground facilities provide a place to rest and relax surrounded by breathtaking natural vistas. Historic structures dot the park and a provide a sense of times past. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the park. The park is open mid-May through mid-October.

Gondola SkyRide

Gondola SkyRide

Bring Fido to see the top of Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, VT. the Gondola SkyRide at Stowe Mountain Resort is a dog-friendly lift offering its canine passengers the chance to see the world from above! Leashed pets can join in on the sky-high fun; however, they are not allowed at the restaurant on the summit. Dogs are only allowed on the Gondola SkyRide during the summer months. There is an admission price per person.

Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road

Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road

Bring your canine companion along as you wind your way to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield on the historic, dog-friendly Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road in Vermont. Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains from the comfort of your car. Bring a picnic or do some hiking to stretch your legs and paws! The road is open mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting. There's a fee per vehicle and extra passengers.

Mills Riverside Park Off Leash Area

Mills Riverside Park Off Leash Area

Bring Fido out for an afternoon at Mills Riverside Park's off-leash area in Jericho, VT. Enjoy 216 acres of meadow and wooded hillside where your pup can be both on and off leash. There is swimming and water-play in the Browns River, accessible from the off-leash area. Please note the signs that indicate where your pet can be off leash. The area is not fenced. A trail map is available on the website.

The Vermont Country Store Rockingham

Bellows Falls, VT

The Vermont Country Store Rockingham

The Vermont Country Store is a dog-friendly shop in Bellows Falls, VT. Fido can join you as you check out all of the classic clothing, home goods, and other products on sale inside. The only place you aren't allowed to take your pooch is the food preparation area.

The Vermont Country Store

The Vermont Country Store

The Vermont Country Store in Weston, VT is pet friendly. Fido can join you as you check out all of the classic clothing, home goods, and other products on sale inside. The only place you aren't allowed to take your pooch at the county store is the food preparation area.

Kingdom Trails

Lyndonville, VT

Lyndonville, VT's Kingdom Trails are pet friendly. KTA offers more than 100 miles of quality non-motorized, multi-use, all four seasons, and all level of ability trails. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails Monday through Thursday. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind by pups.

Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

Dogs are welcome on Vermont Teddy Bear Factory's grounds in Shelburne, VT. When you turn into the driveway, you are greeted by a large, lush campus that stretches for acres. As you approach the front of the building, you are welcomed by maple trees, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and its signature rainbow-colored silo and timber frame style-building. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed inside the store.

Switchback Brewing Co.

Switchback Brewing Co.

Switchback Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery and taproom in Burlington, VT. Since they don't serve food inside, your pooch can join you both inside the taproom and outside on the patio. Their brews include ales, lagers, IPAs, porters, and a variety of seasonal beverages.

Orvis

Orvis is a pet-friendly store in Manchester, VT. Leashed pups are welcome to join you while you shop as long as their leashed. Check out their selection of men & women's clothing, fly fishing and hunting gear, bags & accessories, and high-quality pet goods, including dog beds, toys, travel bowls, car seat covers, and more.

Shaw's General Store

Shaw's General Store

Leashed dogs are welcome at Shaw's General Store in Stowe, VT. This pet-friendly, family-owned and operated, eclectic Vermont country has served Vermonters and visitors since 1895. Items for purchase include apparel, accessories, footwear, puzzles, games, toys and Vermont gifts, including authentic, pure Vermont maple syrup products.

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop in Waterbury, VT is pet friendly. While dogs are not allowed to tour the Ben & Jerry's factory, they are welcome to join you at the Scoop Shop, which is entirely outdoors. Share a cone with your furry friend at the nearby picnic tables. After your frozen treat, tour the flavor graveyard where bygone flavors are commemorated.

Base Camp Outfitters

Base Camp Outfitters

Base Camp Outfitters and Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Killington, VT. Dogs are welcome in the store, on the Disc Golf Course and Mountain Bike Trails in the summer, and on the snowshoe and cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Taconic Ramble State Park

Taconic Ramble State Park

Taconic Ramble State Park in Castleton, VT, is pet friendly. Bring your dog for a leashed stroll around this lovely park, which includes a Japanese garden and numerous trails that are located on steep, rocky, challenging terrain. Please note that you and your furry friend must trek up a very steep, hilly trail to access the garden.

Watson Upper Valley Dog Park

White River Junction, VT

Watson Upper Valley Dog Park

Watson Upper Valley is a 1.5-acre, full fenced off-leash dog park in White River Junction, VT. The space features double-gated entry and separate areas for small and large dog areas. There's gravel and some grassy areas, agility equipment, picnic tables, water access, and waste stations. Convenient parking is close by.

Moss Glen Falls Trail

Moss Glen Falls Trail

Leashed dogs are welcome on Moss Glen Falls Trail, a 2.9 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Stowe, VT that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October.

Manchester Dog Park at Dana Thompson Memorial Park

Manchester Center, VT

Manchester Dog Park at Dana Thompson Memorial Park

Manchester Dog Park is a great place for Fido to run and play off leash in Manchester Center, VT. Located in the northern area of Dana L Thompson Memorial Park, the space is grass covered and fully fenced. Amenities include double-gated entry, a shelter, benches, and waste stations. Remember to bring your own water and bowls for Fido.

Stowe Recreation Path

Stowe Recreation Path

Stowe Recreation Path is a dog-friendly trail in Stowe, VT. Bring Fido for a walk on the 5.3-mile recreational paved path. it criss-crosses the West Branch of Little River and includes breathtaking mountain views and access to restaurants, lodges and local businesses. Dogs welcome on leash.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park in Woodstock, VT is dog friendly. This gorgeous landscape of maple trees, hemlocks, covered bridges and old stone walls is a beautiful place to explore with your on-leash pet.

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