Hotels
There are 45 pet friendly hotels in Traverse City, MI.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Traverse City, MI below.
Best Western Plus Traverse City welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per night. Both dogs and cats are allowed, but pets may not be left in the room unattended. There are grassy pet relief areas with waste stations on the property. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Cedar Lake Lodge welcomes pets without an additional fee. Please check with the property for any restrictions.
Dogs are allowed at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, but they must be kept on a leash when outside your vehicle. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (231) 947-2770.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 35 dog friendly restaurants in Traverse City, MI.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Traverse City, MI that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Comfy brewpub serves pizza and salads to complement a wide selection of craft beer. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
The Dish Cafe offers casual dining and a diverse menu with many vegetarian, vegan, and special diet options, plus outdoor seating for dogs. Enjoy tasty options such as quesadillas, focaccia sandwiches, wraps, and real fruit smoothies. Opens daily at 10:30am.
The Plaza offers tasty pork dishes, stuffed quail, wild boar loin, and soft shell crabs. Outdoor tables welcome dogs.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 15 dog friendly activities in Traverse City, MI.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Traverse City, MI below.
Traverse City's first off-leash dog park has been a great success and instantly one of Traverse City's most visited parks. Please come visit at the corner of Division St. and Bay St, near Grandview Parkway.
The park is equipped with two fenced areas, one for large dogs, one for small. There are several doggie bags and trash cans available as well as benches. Currently there are no water facilities within the fenced area but a hose is close by.
The Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Traverse City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART). Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit <a href="http://www.traillink.com/viewtrail.aspx?AcctID=6016122">TrailLink.com</a>.
The Village melds old-world, historic charm with cosmopolitan vitality. It is a strong, thriving economic center and diverse, multi-generational residential community. A place to live, work, play, shop, dine and explore. The Village allows dogs in the Mercato and many of the merchants keep treats behind the counter. There are also wonderful hiking trails that are perfect for dogs.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Traverse City, MI who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite annual dog events in Traverse City, MI below.
Specials:
$5 glasses of all dog wines (Brix, Otis, Cooper, Winston)
$5 pints of Spirit Cider
$2 off dog wine bottles to go
Bring your pup and enjoy a glass!
Jan. 23 –
Apr. 30
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 14 dog friendly pet services in Traverse City, MI that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Traverse City, MI below.
PetSmart is the #1 retailer of pet food and supplies in the United States, with more than 1000 stores across the country. In addition to pet food and supplies, you'll also find a Banfield Veterinary Clinic, PetsHotel/Doggie Daycare, grooming, training, and animal adoptions at this location.
Pooch 'n' Purrs is perfect when you are going out of town for an overnight business trip, a weekend get away, or just need daily playtime or walks for your pets. Their services include: daily walks; exercise and playtime; pet transportation; extended stays; daily feeding; medication adminstration; overnight house sitting; short notice: care on call; pet errands; critter care packages; lock-out service; and summer dog park days. Pooch ‘n’ Purrs is locally-owned owned and operated by Megan Campbell, a pet care professional with 10+ years in the veterinary field and lifelong lover of animals. So, you’ll have peace-of-mind that your pets are in good hands.
Conveniently located inside Petsmart, Banfield Pet Hospital offers superior medical care for pets. At the present time, they're considered one of the leading pet hospitals in the United States with more than 700 locations nationwide. Visit Banfield today and your pet will be 'treated like family' by the veterinarian and entire staff.
Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. The caring professionals at PetSmart Grooming Salons are available seven days a week and provide an array of services to ensure your pet is happy, healthy and looks great. Visit your local PetSmart Grooming Salon for more information on rates and to schedule an appointment.
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.
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