Dog-Friendly Activities in Hayfield, MN

Visit the pet-friendly Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, MN. This brewery and taproom is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious brew with your leashed pooch. Craft beer favorites include the Dop It Like It's Bock, Jam On Both Sides, Med City Beet Sour and Golden Unicorn NA. They also have a rotating food truck schedule, see their website for more details.

Rice Lake State Park in Owatonna, MN is dog-friendly. Bring Fido to explore five miles of hiking trails in the summer and three miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails in the winter. The area is home to abundant wildlife, especially waterfowl. During the summer, enjoy a picnic at one of the shelters, and rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the shallow waters of Rice Lake with your pup. Camping options are also available.

The Home Depot is a chain of dog-friendly home improvement stores with a location in Rochester, MN. Leashed dogs and dogs in shopping carts are welcome to join you while you shop for lumber, paint, gardening supplies, and anything else you could possibly need for your home.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners inside the lively SPAM shop in Austin, MN, a must-visit destination for fans of the iconic canned meat. Packed with quirky charm, the gift shop offers a diverse range of items, from SPAM-themed apparel and fun accessories to one-of-a-kind gifts. Please note that only service dogs are permitted inside the museum.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester, MN. This pet-friendly park offers a sandy beach on a lake, a boat launch, open fields and a picnic shelter with tables. Both paved and unpaved walking trails are available for you are your pup to explore.

Bring your leashed pup inside while you browse the selection at Austin Tobacco Store in Austin, MN. This pet-friendly shop carries chewing tobacco, premium cigars, Zippo lighters, ashtrays and accessories, e-cigarettes, and more.

Thesis Beer Project is a dog-friendly brewery in Rochester, MN, where well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to relax beside their owners on the outdoor patio. Guests can enjoy a rotating selection of craft beer in a laid-back atmosphere, and food trucks visit on select days to offer a variety of dining options.

The Douglas State 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 Rochester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Douglas State 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.