Dog-Friendly Activities in Austin, NY

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.

Onondaga Lake Park is a pet-friendly destination in Liverpool, NY. Bring Fido to visit one of the most popular parks in Central New York, accumulating over a million visitors annually. Activities include four great trails- East Shore Recreation, Shoreline Walking Trail, Lakeland Nature, and the West Shore - bustling year-round with social interaction, special events, waterfront picnics, and the region's premier dog park.

Dog-friendly Thirsty Owl Wine Company welcome Fido inside their tasting room and at tables on the outside deck. Located in Ovid, NY, Thirsty Owl serve quality wine in a relaxed, fun environment which you can experience alongside your leashed canine companion. There is also a bistro and gift shop on the premises which open seasonally.

Taughannock Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Trumansburg, NY. The waterfall of the same name is known to be one of the most outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a hike with you on the gorge and rim trails, offering spectacular views from above and below the falls. Two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by signage. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, boardwalks or guarded beaches.

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.

Long Point Winery is a dog-friendly vineyard located in Aurora, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a glass of wine at an outside table. Long Point Winery also features a deli that serves fresh salads and sandwiches. Please note that the deli is only open on the weekends.

Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park is a dog-friendly historical park in Port Byron, NY. Fido is welcome to join you to view the buildings, enjoy the trails, and learn about the history of New York's canal system. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the historical buildings.

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.

Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners for an afternoon of exploring at the dog-friendly Great Gully recreation area in Union Springs, NY. The path is considered moderate in difficulty and spans over four miles. Shaded trees cover the trail to keep you and Fido cool as you make your way to four different waterfalls and a swimming hole.

Fido can join you in designated areas of the dog-friendly Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, NY. Leashed dogs are only permitted on the Seneca Trail and Refuge entrance road. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

The Auburn-Fleming Trail 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 Auburn! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Auburn-Fleming Trail. 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 TrailLink.com.

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.

Frontenac Point Vineyard & Estate Winery is a dog-friendly winery that has been serving the community of Trumansburg, NY since 1991. You can try their house wines in a glass or as part of a flight. Frontenac Point happily serves artisan bread and local cheeses alongside their wines. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a glass of vino on the outside deck overlooking the vineyards and Cayuga Lake. However, orders must be placed inside, so Fido will have to wait at the table while you grab your drinks. Dogs may also be walked through the vineyard or around the pond, but please keep pets at least six feet away from other guests.

Mushroom Spirits Distillery is a family-owned distillery offering a line of mushroom-infused spirits in Seneca Falls, NY. You and Fido are welcome to stop in their pet-friendly tasting room to browse their products, say hello to Juniper, the resident cat, and sample their delicious handcrafted cocktails.

The pet-friendly Bahar Preserve and Carpenter’s Falls in Moravia, NY, offer scenic trails, a boardwalk to a waterfall, and an observation deck. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed where posted and under full control at all times. Hike to the lake or enjoy views of two beautiful waterfalls in this peaceful preserve.

Local 315 Brewing Company is pet-friendly. Head down to this Warners brewery with your pooch for a delicious beer the 3-1-5 that supports local products and local people. Leashed dogs are welcome. Food trucks are available on a rotating schedule. Local 315 Brewing Company is open Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, Friday from 3pm to 9pm, Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.

Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors or in the greenhouses of this Syracuse garden center. Dogs are not allowed in the cafe or on the porch. The owner's dogs and cats can show Fido the ropes. Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden is open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday to Friday from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 8:00pm, and Sunday from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

Thayer Park is a pet-friendly lakeside park in Skaneateles, NY, featuring benches, picnic areas, and a scenic seawall along Lake Skaneateles. Offers open green space for walking and relaxing by the waterfront; waste stations are available.

Fido is invited to play at Lakeside Dog Park in Auburn, NY. This off-leash dog park is located inside Emerson Park, a 135-acre recreational area. The dog park includes two sections for large and small dogs, where each provides shade, benches and waste stations.

Cayuga Lake State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Seneca Falls, NY. Popular activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and hunting. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.