Dog-Friendly Activities in Herndon, VA

There’s 1 dog-friendly activity in Herndon, and 167 more nearby. 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 Herndon.

Dog Park at Chandon Park

Herndon, VA

Dog Park at Chandon Park Loved by visiting pups and locals in Herndon, VA, the dog park at Chandon Park offers separate fenced areas for small and large dogs to enjoy some off-leash exercise. Park amenities include a water supply, lots of trees for shade, waste bags, benches for owners and plenty of squirrels to chase. See Details

8 Chains North Winery

Waterford, VA

8 Chains North Winery 8 Chains North is a dog-friendly boutique farm winery showcasing handcrafted, Old-World-style wines in Waterford, VA. Their philosophy: Great wines are made in the vineyard. The warm and inviting tasting room has stunning vineyard views. Dogs are welcome inside and outside at the winery, and there's even a fenced off-leash area for your dog to run and frolic with other friendly canines! Open year-round, the winery offers an extensive patio during the season, and a roaring fireplace in the cold-weather months. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff looks forward to making your visit a truly memorable one. See Details

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area

Arlington, VA

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA, includes an off-leash area for Fido. It's located near a wooded area with a rocky creek. Bring Fido to cool off on a hot day or let him meet other pups. Be careful as the park is not fenced. See Details

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA

George Washington's Mount Vernon Tour the grounds of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, with your leashed pets in Alexandria, VA. Pets are welcome during daytime visitation hours. Your canine companion can accompany you as you visit George Washington's tomb, the stables, the gardens, and dozens of other outdoor places. Enjoy the view of the Potomac River from the dog-friendly piazza. Pets aren't allowed in the historic buildings, the museum, or the Education Center exhibition galleries. See Details

Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Warrenton, VA

Old Bust Head Brewing Company Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, solar-powered microbrewery in Warrenton, VA brewing traditional ales and lagers. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the covered patio between the taproom and production area. Rotating food trucks are often available. See Details

Fair Winds Brewing Company

Lorton, VA

Fair Winds Brewing Company Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, is a pet-friendly establishment with an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food trucks. Dogs are welcome indoors and on the patio, and water bowls are available for them. See Details

Sinistral Brewing Company

Manassas, VA

Sinistral Brewing Company Located in the historic district of Manassas, Sinistral Brewing Company offers a relaxed atmosphere for craft beer lovers. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or in the beer garden, but dogs must be kept on a leash. The taproom hosts a variety of rotating events, including trivia, bingo and open mic nights. Although this seven barrel brewery doesn't have a kitchen, they often host food vendors. See Details

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Centerville, VA

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings. See Details

Great Falls Park

McLean, VA

Great Falls Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup. See Details

Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park

Gainesville, VA

Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park The Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park welcomes Fido to enjoy some off leash exercise before browsing the aisles at this pet-friendly garden center in Gainesville, VA. Located outside in the parking lot, this small dog park features a mulch terrain, bushes and picnic tables. Waste bags, tennis balls and water bowls are also available. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop inside the store as well. See Details

Lake Accotink Park

Springfield, VA

Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Fountainhead Regional Park

Fairfax Station, VA

Fountainhead Regional Park Discover pet-friendly Fountainhead Regional Park with Fido in Fairfax Station, VA. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker, enjoy 2,000 acres of rugged adventures with your pup in tow. There are shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and trailhead access to the 19.7-mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. See Details

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

Dickerson, MD

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard A dog-friendly winery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson, MD is a great place to stop for a relaxing wine and cheese pairing. You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a seat on the outdoor patio featuring cafe tables, string lights and a fire pit. Sample their famous, award-winning Bordeoux-style wines while taking in scenic vineyard views. See Details

Dulles Gateway Dog Park

Chantilly, VA

Dulles Gateway Dog Park Dulles Gateway Dog Park is located on the Pender Pet Retreat campus in Chantilly, VA. The wooded, fenced-in space provides lots of trees for shade, nature trails, agility obstacles, picnic tables and benches. Waste receptables and a water spicket are also available. See Details

Shirlington Dog Park

Arlington, VA

Shirlington Dog Park Shirlington Park's dog park is a very large park with gates that lead to a stream in Arlington, VA. The park has separate areas for large and small dogs to play, a paved path in the middle, picnic tables, water spigots, and waste stations. See Details

Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park

Bethesda, MD

Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park Bring your pet to the dog park at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, MD. This fenced area offers Fido the opportunity to make friends while enjoying some off-leash play. Surrounded by woods, this shaded park features a water fountain and picnic shelter with seating. There's also a wooded trail outside of the fenced area where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you. See Details

Stone Tower Winery

Leesburg, VA

Stone Tower Winery Perched atop scenic Hogback Mountain, Stone Tower Winery consists of 306 acres of rolling vineyards in Leesburg, VA. The dog-friendly Harvest Barn tasting room offers visitors plenty of space both inside and outside to sample chardonnay, pinot noir, and sauvignon blanc, among others. All group tastings and tours must be scheduled. Call for details and hours. See Details

Lake Accotink Trail

Springfield, VA

Lake Accotink Trail Lake Accotink Trail in Springfield, VA is pet friendly. The trail on the north side of the lake, as well as the paved trail downstream from the lake, are part of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail which traverses Fairfax County. To protect the forest habitat, users should stay on established trails and avoid creating new ones. Dogs must be leashed and all mess cleaned up after them. See Details

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas, VA

Manassas National Battlefield Park Dog-friendly Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas, VA preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles. The peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy), and it was there that Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname "Stonewall." Today, the National Battlefield Park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died more than a century ago. Bring Fido for a stroll on the historic grounds, which features historical structures, markers and statues. See Details