Dog-Friendly Activities in Bude, MS

Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi is pet friendly. This park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg and commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign, which led up to the battle. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas on the trails, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge, LA is dog friendly. Louisiana’s subtropical climate and location near the Gulf of Mexico provides the ideal environment for varied and flourishing flora. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on 5 miles of walking trails that wind around beautiful botanical gardens and an arboretum.

City Park is a 1,300-acre dog-friendly park in the heart of New Orleans, LA, allowing leashed pets. Walk Fido through the park and check out great attractions such as the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, The Singing Oak, Storyland (a fairytale theme park for kids), Labyrinth in City Park, and the Festival Grounds Workout Pod.

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville, LA is a dog-friendly attraction where leashed pets are welcome to explore the scenic, wooded grounds—perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. This 19th-century plantation features a historic home with period furnishings, formal gardens, and guided tours. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the museum or any buildings on the property.

The Atchafalaya Experience in Breaux Bridge, LA, is pet-friendly. The tour lasts for three hours and visitors have an opportunity to see large cypress trees growing in the water of the swamp, alligators, and birds such as herons, egrets, osprey, hawks, and owls. What you see is dependent upon the season and water levels, but there is always something interesting. There is an admission cost per person but Fido tours free! There's usually a weight limit of 40lbs, but larger dogs may be allowed at the discretion of the tour operator. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Tours meet at the Welcome Center.

Your pup will love playing off leash with his four-legged friends at Raising Cane's Dog Park, located at Kiroli Park in West Monroe, LA. The park has separate play areas for small and large dogs, and both sections feature a pavilion and beautiful waterfall/pond for pups to splash in. Please note that a small fee is involved.

Houmas House and Gardens in Darrow, LA is a dog-friendly historical attraction. Leashed dogs are permitted on the grounds, but calling ahead to inform staff your have a dog is advised because there are resident pets on the property. Providing a dog is well-behaved and other guests are comfortable with him, Fido is also welcome on the Mansion Tour which commences every half hour. The Inn at Houmas House welcomes dogs and their owners with advance notice, and bowls for food and water is provided in guest rooms.

Tanger Outlets is a pet-friendly outdoor shopping mall in Foley, AL. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you as you walk around as they offer a variety of brand-name and designer stores. While the grounds are dog friendly, it's essential to note that not all stores are, so owners must check directly with businesses before entering with Fido.

Bring Fido to Abita Brewing Company in Covington, LA. This dog-friendly bar invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the patio. Their beverage options include year-round brews like the Andygator and Beeracuda, seasonal drinks like King Cake Soda and Christmas Ale, and limited ales like the Vanilla Triple Dog and Fluffernutter.

PARDS Dog Park is an off-leash area within South Park in Denham Springs, LA. This large, shaded park is an ideal spot to let Fido burn off his energy. The 3-are park has separate areas for small and large dogs, a secure double-gated entry, pet waste stations, and an on-site water fountain.

The Outlets of Mississippi is a pet-friendly spot in Pearl, MS. Well-behaved leashed dogs can join you to walk around the outdoor shopping mall. Your furry friend is allowed inside at select stores.

Bring Fido to admire unspoiled beauty at dog-friendly Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA. The park is located on a high bluff that overlooks Bayou Bartholomew, the longest Bayou in the world, and a route once used by Native Americans. You and Fido can hop on the Bobcat Trail and check out the area surrounding the water.

Natchez National Historical Park is home to pet-friendly trails in Mississippi. Bring your pup along to learn about the area's history and architecture. The outdoor areas welcome dogs to explore on a leash, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Lazarre Park is a pet-friendly community spot located next to the Ouachita River in West Monroe, LA. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include a trail, a 21-hole disc golf course, fishing opportunities, and a boat and kayak launch. Pavilions are also on site.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly Rev’s Natchez Country Tours in Natchez, MS. Hosted by local guide Tracy “Rev” Collins, tours include a 1.5-hour Natchez History Tour or longer custom Country Tour to historic sites across Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams Counties.

Metairie Cemetery is pet-friendly and one of the only cemeteries in New Orleans, LA, which allows dogs. Metairie Cemetery contains 9,000 tombs dating back to the 1800s and encompasses 127 acres which hold the graves of nine governors, 12 New Orleans mayors and six state Supreme Court justices. Leashed dogs are permitted on the cemetery grounds but must be cleaned up after.

Clark Creek Natural Area in Woodville, MS, is a dog-friendly, 700 acre park to explore and features 50 waterfalls. The waterfalls are the main attraction of this public recreation area, with some of them crashing down from 30 feet. Grab Fido's leash and jump on one of the trails that weave through the forests. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park.

Northlake Nature Center is a dog-friendly park in Mandeville, LA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on trails that lead through forested and swampy areas. There are three trails with scenic spots along the way: Eagle Trail Loop, North Loop, and South Loop. Trails range from .75 to 1.75 miles long. The Savanna Lake Trail is accessible from the North Loop Trail. Check the calendar on their website to find dog-friendly events.

Dogs are welcome at Chicot State Park, a 6,400-acre pet-friendly recreation area in Ville Platte, LA. Visitors can explore this vast park on a hike across the 20-mile trail which leads to primitive campsites, through woodlands, and to overlooks of Chicot Lake. You can bring Fido with you to the trail on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess that they leave behind.

Second Line Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery in New Orleans that welcomes leashed dogs in the beer garden. Watch your favorite game on TV while sipping on one of their craft brews. Food trucks may be on site during the week; check their website for a current schedule of events.