The dog-friendly heated patio at Moss Beach Distillery is a great hangout when it’s cold outside. If you’re not toasty enough, shuffle closer to the roaring fire pit and grab a front row seat as the sun sets over the Pacific. Dogs can order something to eat from the menu catered just for them, including bacon slices, hot dogs and chicken breast.

After a night of merriment, rest your weary heads at The Inn at Mavericks. Every pet-friendly room on the property has a private, fenced-in patio.

The outdoor area at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom will keep you and your pooch entertained for hours. Fido can keep score during Ping-Pong and mingle with other members of the canine community between games. When the sun starts to set, huddle around one of the fire pits together and enjoy a bite to eat. The restaurant has its own Instagram devoted to Dogs of Big Grove, so don’t forget to tag it along with #bringfido when you visit.

There’s so much to see and do in Iowa City. Book a room at nearby Hotel Vetro and explore the area. Pay a visit to Thornberry Off-leash Dog Park, a huge, well-kept recreational area with three separate fenced-in areas and a pond.

YOLO is a popular pet-friendly restaurant on Fort Lauderdale's hip Las Olas Boulevard. Nobody embodies the name more than Fido, who always reminds us to live life to the fullest. Spend an evening with your pup next to the glowing coals and sample contemporary American cuisine accompanied by a set from a local band. After all, you only live once.

Even when the weather cools, the beaches stay open in South Florida! Extend your stay in Fort Lauderdale at the pet-friendly Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale.

Named one of Atlanta’s best pet-friendly restaurants, Park Tavern has a whopping 50 outdoor tables overlooking the city’s skyline. Visiting pooches should be able to snag a spot by the fire pit on a cold night after a long day of fetch at Piedmont Dog Park. Sample the creative cuisine from the eclectic menu and share a few tales around the fire.

Located within walking distance of the restaurant, Loews Atlanta Hotel provides treats, waste bags, bowls and a food mat at check-in.

The firepits at Forge in the Forest burn year-round, inviting two- and four-legged diners to relax outside whatever the season. The outdoor area is also equipped with heat lamps and, of course, a blazing forge. Visitors can happily spend the whole evening outside, enjoying live jazz music and delicious Italian food. Fido will love the dog menu as well, which features items like kibble, chicken and steak.

Wander back to Svendsgaard's Inn after your meal. The hotel provides treats, beds and bowls, and its garden area is perfect for a late-night stroll.

Snuggle with your pup by a roaring fire on a wintry New England day at The Roost. Located in beautiful Stowe, VT, the restaurant features seven pet-friendly tables around an inviting fire pit. Sit back with a drink, grab a bite and take in the view. It’s a serene setting that’s particularly beautiful at dusk, when the sun is gently setting over the rolling green hills and the scenery is spectacular.

The Roost is located at Topnotch Resort. This canine haven not only provides treats and use of a bed and bowls at check-in, but you can even spoil your pampered pooch with an in-room doggy massage.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill in downtown Austin summons dogs and owners who are searching for modern twists on southern classics, thirst-quenching libations and s’mores-worthy fire pits. Relax in the outdoor area of this historic building that once housed a mercantile, saloon and domino parlor.

This cute vacation rental with fenced yard is within walking distance of the bar.