Dog-Friendly Activities in Choctaw, 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.

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.

Peddlers' Junktion is a pet-friendly store in Laurel, MS. Dogs are welcome inside this antique vendor mall as long as they are well-behaved and leashed. Most of these businesses specialize in antique and boutique items along with fashion items, including jewelry and clothing.

Take your furry friend to Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC. This pet-friendly destination features multiple trail loops of varying lengths, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty, with plenty of space for passing other hikers and their dogs. The well-maintained trails, facilities and grounds ensure a pleasant visit. There’s also a lake area where pups can enjoy a swim. Please note that an entrance fee is required.

Roosevelt State Park in Morton, MS, is dog friendly. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the nature trails. One of them leads to a panoramic view of the Bienville National Forest at the scenic overlook. There is a fee to enter this park.

Pack up the whole family and head out for a day of fun at Avent Park in Oxford, MS. Avent Park features ballfields, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters and a dog-friendly walking path. Fido will have plenty to sniff within the large grassy areas and bordering trees. Please leash and clean up after your pets in the park.

Trace State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Belden, MS. The main attraction for dogs and their owners is the secluded nature trails. The site was once home to one of America's early and colorful pioneers, Davy Crockett. There's also a 565-acre lake in the park's center for anglers.

Mississippi Petrified Forest in Flora, MS, is a pet-friendly museum and walking trail that leads through a petrified forest. The Earth Science Museum contains a large map with examples of petrified wood found in every state, and foreign petrified wood is represented as well. Plant life through the ages is shown by a variety of leaves, fruits, cones and bark. Many other kinds of fossils are on display, including dinosaur and whale. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Cane Creek State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Star City, AR. Bring Fido to hike through the 2,171 acres of woodlands in the Coastal Plain or enjoy fishing. Always keep your furry friend on a leash to protect wildlife during your visit.

Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum is pet-friendly. This restored building where Coca-Cola was first bottled in 1894 welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners. A wide variety of original Coca-Cola advertising and memorabilia is on display to allow the visitor to follow the evolution of “The Pause That Refreshes!” The restored candy store and office area will take you back in time. They offer visitors ice cream, fountain Cokes, Coke floats and a wide selection of Coke souvenirs. Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Love's Travel Stop in Magee, MS, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly store in Pearl, MS. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you inside as you browse their selection. They offer a wide range of sporting goods and outdoor gear.

Fido is invited to play at the Dog Park at The Rez located at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland, MS. Enjoy some fresh air and exercise at this pet-friendly community park located along the Ross Barnett Reservoir. There are separate areas for large and small dogs, and additional features include benches, shade, water and a waste bag station.

Laurel Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Mississippi, next to Mason Memorial Park. The park has fire hydrants, water fountains and doggy clean-up bags. There are two sections for large and smaller dogs. This off-leash facility is a great place to bring your pup for exercise and meet others.

Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art is a dog-friendly music and art store in Clarksdale, MS. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in the store. Browse their selection of CDs, books, art prints, apparel, and more. You'll likely meet the owner's Pug, Ayler, as you shop.

Scotsman General Store & Woodshop is a pet-friendly shop in Laurel, MS, that welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs inside. This charming general store features unique gifts, vintage glass bottle sodas, and nostalgic candies, plus a small coffee shop attached. Visitors can also watch the woodworking team at work in the open woodshop, sometimes even filming scenes for Home Town.

Oxford Dog Park in Oxford, MS, is pet friendly. The park is made up of two areas that allow your pup to play with others and get some exercise depending on their size. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind and to make sure they keep an eye on their pooch as they play.

Leroy Percy State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Hollandale, MS. This area is the state's oldest park and comprises of springs, cypress trees, and ancient oaks. Your dog can join you throughout the park, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. Please be aware of hunting season when you plan your outing.

Dogs are welcome to explore the pet-friendly Arkansas Post Museum in Gillett, AR, with their owners. Fido can join you inside this complex which features five exhibit buildings that express life in Arkansas’s Grand Prairie and the Arkansas Delta from 1877 to today.

Leashed dogs can join you on the Arkansas Post National Memorial trails in Gillett, AR. You and Fido can see the historic town site, stroll along the nature trails, or visit the Battle of Arkansas Post site. The post was also the site of a skirmish during the Revolutionary War and played an essential role in the state's Civil War history.