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Dog-Friendly Activities in Dresden, ME

There are 30 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Dresden. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Dresden.

Pet Friendly Cap'n Fish's Cruises

Cap'n Fish's Cruises

Boothbay Harbor, ME

Cap'n Fish's Cruises

Cap'n Fish's Cruises is a pet-friendly attraction in Boothbay Harbor, ME. The tours gives visitors and their furry companions the chance to see the workings of the famous Maine lobster industry. You and Fido may even spot seals along the way. Dogs are welcome on all trips except the music cruises and fireworks cruises. Fees vary by person and tour, and dogs require a separate ticket.

Pet Friendly Boothbay Railway Village

Boothbay Railway Village

Boothbay Railway Village

Bring Fido out to the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay, ME! Ride an authentic steam and diesel train, tour the vintage village, and see 60+ antique autos and model railroads at this dog-friendly attraction. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome to visit the Museum throughout the season, including all special events. Be sure to keep them leashed and utilize the provided waste stations.

South End Dog Park

South End Dog Park

Dogs can romp off-leash on 11 acres in the South End Dog Park located along the Kennebec River in Bath, ME. The park provides a dedicated parking lot and offers benches, waste stations, grassy areas, and gravel trails. Your pup can play off-leash in the fenced enclosure or on the open lawn by the water. Remember to keep them under voice control when off leash.

Ovens Mouth Preserve

Ovens Mouth Preserve

Bring Fido out for a day of exercise on the trails of Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay, ME. This pet-friendly property offers a combined 5.3 miles of easy, moderate or difficult trails on the East and West peninsulas which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. Explore the scenic shoreline, swift tidal water, quiet coves, and salt marshes. Dogs must be leashed at all times at Ovens Mouth.

Absolem Cider Company

Absolem Cider Company

Absolem Cider Company is a pet-friendly cidery in beautiful Winthrop, ME. Hang out with Fido on the spacious farm while you try housemade ciders and wines, guest beers, or handcrafted cocktails. Tables are available inside, on the deck, or on the grassy lawn. Lights snacks are sold at the bar, and food trucks are usually on site on the weekends. Be mindful that chickens roam the property.

Monhegan Island trails

Monhegan Island, ME

Monhegan Island trails

About 12 miles of trails, often steep and strenuous, lead through wooded areas and over rocky ledges up to the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline. Volunteers and experienced woodsmen work tirelessly to improve the trails but there will always be a slippery spot or a steep climb. Get a trail map at an Island shop before setting out with your leashed dog. Most of the Island is wild land, with woods and undergrowth so thick you can’t cut across from one trail to another without becoming lost. The trail map published by the Monhegan Associates, showing trails, their names, their numbers, and their difficulty, is reliable, cheap, and easily available. You can view it online but really should plan on purchasing one (for a nominal fee) to carry when you hike away from the Village. You’ll be charged boat fare for your dog and are expected to dispose of its waste as in a city.

Glidden Point Oyster Farms

Glidden Point Oyster Farms

Glidden Point Oyster Farms is a dog-friendly business in Edgecomb, ME. Located at a beautiful site along the Damariscotta River, Fido may join you on a tour of the oyster farm operations. After the tour, your canine companion can join you at an outdoor table to sample a plate of Glidden Point's oysters.

Vaughan Woods

Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Merrymeeting Dog Park

Merrymeeting Dog Park

The Merrymeeting Dog Park, in memory of Jake Horgan, is a fenced 1.5-acre dog park in Brunswick, ME. Situated along the Androscoggin River Bicycle Path, the park has beautiful views of the river and is open year round. It is maintained on a daily basis by the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department. The park includes double-gated entries, a small dog section, benches, Dogipots and signage.

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path in Brunswick, ME invites Fido to enjoy a leashed walk while taking in scenic views. This pet-friendly paved trail goes from the Cooks Corner area to Brunswick and is about 2.6-miles long. The road is plowed and sanded in the wintertime.

Doubling Point Lighthouse

Doubling Point Lighthouse

Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property and refer to their website upon arrival.

Damariscotta Lake State Park

Damariscotta Lake State Park

Damariscotta Lake State Park is a dog-friendly public area in Jefferson, ME. The centerpiece of the park is the lake itself, a large freshwater expanse of water that is popular among recreational boat users. Surrounding the lake are a few beaches and picnic areas. Pets are welcome to join their owners around the park and on the beaches, although no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30. Visitors who bring Fido are reminded to keep their pooch on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit and to preserve the cleanliness of the water by picking up any waste that they leave behind.

Boothbay Harbor Footbridge

Boothbay Harbor, ME

Boothbay Harbor Footbridge

Bring your leashed pup along for a walk on the pet-friendly Boothbay Harbor Footbridge, a historical landmark in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Enjoy the coastal air and scenic waterfront views along this wooden bridge, as well as access to nearby shopping, eateries, and green spaces.

Hendrick's Head Beach

Hendrick's Head Beach

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Hendrick's Head Beach for a day of fun in the sun. This public beach, managed by the small town of Southport, ME, welcomes two- and four-legged friends to splash around in the ocean and unwind on the sand alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve

Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve

Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve in Westport, ME, is a dog-friendly, 159-acre natural area that protects vital wetlands, 3,300 feet of shoreline along Squam Creek, and historic features like cellar holes and cemeteries. Leashed pets are welcome to join you on Jeremy’s Ramble Trail and its side loops, where you’ll pass through hardwood forests, along stone walls, and beside scenic tidal salt marshes. Wildlife sightings may include birds, river otters and views of a working oyster farm.

Augusta Dog Park

Augusta Dog Park

Bring Fido out for a day at Augusta Dog Park, an off-leash area donated by The Rotary Club of Augusta ME. The fully fenced green space allows your pup to run, play, and socialize with other dogs! It is located at Mill Park, on the north end of Water Street. Amenities include free parking, picnic tables, kiddie pools, water access, and waste stations.

Black Pug Brewing Company

Black Pug Brewing Company

Black Pug Brewing Company in Brunswick, ME, welcomes Fido to join you for craft beer on their outdoor patio. Enjoy relaxing in the shade of an umbrella-covered table with your pup while sampling one of their beers on tap. This dog-friendly brewery is home to two pugs that often visit from time to time and are featured on a variety of merchandise available for purchase. They also host food trucks and events, so be sure to check out their social media for the latest details.

Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe

Damariscotta, ME

Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe

The Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe is the oldest bookstore in the state, and it is located in Damariscotta, ME. Bring Fido along to this pet-friendly store while you shop for books, games, toys, cards and gifts. There are tables outside the entrance so you can enjoy your purchase while your dog greets people on the sidewalk.

Learn Pottery Making with Slab Roller

Learn Pottery Making with Slab Roller

'Learn Pottery Making with Slab Roller' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Linda. Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to join you at this workshop where you will learn how to use the slab roller, make clay coils and the basics of hand building. You will also have the chance to try the wheel for throwing. You are welcome to take home any items that you create. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 3 guests ages 12 and up. Rates start at $69 per person.

Kennebec River Rail Trail

Kennebec River Rail Trail

The Kennebec River Rail 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 Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River Rail 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.

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