Dog-Friendly Activities in Richmond, RI

There are 66 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Richmond. 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 Richmond.

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic, CT

Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic Seaport Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Mystic, CT. Walk the grounds with your leashed pet and explore the museum's shipyard, nineteenth-century village re-creation, and nine gardens or enjoy a stroll along the river. Leashed pets are welcome on the museum grounds, although they aren't permitted in any buildings or museum vessels. Rent a rowboat or sailboat to spend an hour exploring the Mystic River in a traditional small craft. Choose one of more than a dozen boats that vary in capacity from 2 to 5 people (plus a dog). Boathouse staff will set you up with life jackets, oars, and other gear. Pricing for boat rentals vary. See Details

Point Judith Lighthouse

Narragansett, RI

Point Judith Lighthouse The trails surrounding Point Judith Lighthouse are pet-friendly in Narragansett, RI. While the lighthouse isn't directly accessible, you can admire it outside and the incredible scenery along the coastline. There are benches to rest and a grassy area to walk your furry friend or picnic together. See Details

Olde Mistick Village

Mystic, CT

Olde Mistick Village Bring Fido for a stroll around dog-friendly Olde Mistick Village. Located in Mystic, CT, the village is an outdoor shopping and dining destination designed to resemble a New England-style village of yesteryear. Both two and four-legged guests are welcome to spend a day roaming around the duck pond and along the walkways. Pets must be leashed during their visit and aren't permitted inside every store, so owners will need to inquire within before bringing Fido inside. See Details

Goddard Memorial State Park

Warwick, RI

Goddard Memorial State Park Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park. This dog-friendly recreation area offers a beautiful natural environment with spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. There are 18 miles of bridle trails, picnic tables, 11 game fields, and a performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics and special events. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails. See Details

South Kingstown Dog Park

South Kingstown, RI

South Kingstown Dog Park South Kingstown Dog Park is a fully-fenced grassy recreation area in South Kingstown, RI. Visitors will find two secure, enclosed space areas for small dogs under 30 lbs and a space for large dogs over 30 lbs. There are shaded areas, water and trash receptacles in the park. See Details

John H. Chafee Nature Preserve

North Kingstown, RI

John H. Chafee Nature Preserve Bring Fido with you to the pet-friendly John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown, RI. This recreation area features hiking trails to the beach that your leashed pup can join you on. Once you arrive by the water, you can partake in seasonal seal watching. See Details

Whalers Brewing Company

South Kingstown, RI

Whalers Brewing Company Whalers Brewing Company is a dog-friendly, locally owned brewery in South Kingstown, RI, with an on-site taproom selling draft beer, growlers, and brewery merchandise. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside. Order a tasting flight to enjoy while you play some cornhole, life sized Jenga, or pool. Guests can bring their own food or order delivery from a list of local restaurants. See Details

Block Island Ferry

Narragansett, RI

Block Island Ferry Based at Point Judith in Narragansett, RI, the dog-friendly Block Island Ferry offers traditional and high-speed ferry services. Pets are permitted on board but must always remain on a leash or in a carrier. Please note your furry friend isn't allowed on the seats or benches inside the cabins. Be sure to call ahead or visit their website for schedules and fares. See Details

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Westerly, RI

Napatree Point Conservation Area Dogs are welcome on the beach at the pet-friendly Napatree Point Conservation Area in Westerly, RI, during certain times of the year. Pets are prohibited from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, May 2 through Labor Day. The rest of the year, registered leashed pups are allowed anytime. Dogs are not permitted in roped-off areas, and guests must clean up after Fido during their visit; waste bins are located at the entrance to the beach. See Details

Mystic Knotwork

Mystic, CT

Mystic Knotwork Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you inside Mystic Knotwork, a pet-friendly store in Mystic, CT. Browse and enjoy the American-made nautical knot decorations, the wedding knot and reception gifts, and especially the famous sailor bracelets. They even sell knotted, handmade dog toys! See Details

Holdridge Home & Garden

Ledyard, CT

Holdridge Home & Garden Holdridge Home & Garden is a dog-friendly hardware store in Ledyard, CT. Fido is welcome to join you as you shop for lawn and garden supplies, paint, tools, grills, etc. See Details

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

Westerly, RI

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island Leashed dogs are welcome in the seasonal beer garden, which offers covered picnic tables, outside Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island in Westerly, RI. This pet-friendly, local brewery offers award winning beers, which you can sample by the flight or glass. Visit their website to see what is currently on tap. See Details

Tower Hill Brewing

South Kingstown, RI

Tower Hill Brewing Tower Hill Brewing is a pet-friendly taproom in South Kingstown, RI. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you outside at an umbrella-covered table on their patio. They serve various drinks, including ports, seltzers, IPAs and sours. Although they don't have a food menu, you're encouraged to bring your own food from nearby restaurants. See Details

Blue Beach

North Kingstown, RI

Blue Beach Blue Beach in North Kingstown, RI, is a popular, dog-friendly recreation area. A half-mile trail takes you from Blue Beach parking lot on Circuit Drive to a wide open beach. Endless fun awaits Fido on the sea and sandy oasis! Please ensure your pup remains on a leash. See Details

The Container Store

Cranston, RI

The Container Store The Container Store in Cranston, RI, is pet friendly! This chain retail store is dedicated to helping you organize your home, office and life through storage and organization solutions, and innovative custom closets and shelving. Fido may join you inside as you browse through their many items. See Details

Jonathan Edwards Winery

North Stonington, CT

Jonathan Edwards Winery Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the outdoor patio as long as they are leashed. Enjoy a wine flight with you furry companion while admiring beautiful views across the vineyards. See Details

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic

Mystic, CT

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic Fido is welcome to join you at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mystic, a pet-friendly shop with a location in Mystic, CT. Well behaved dogs can accompany you inside the shop if they remain leashed. The Spice & Tea Exchange offer over 140 fine spices, 75 hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, and teas. Visitors can also purchase gourmet gifts, souvenirs, and accessories. See Details

DuVal Trail

South Kingstown, RI

DuVal Trail DuVal Trail is a pet-friendly path in South Kingstown. Take your pooch on a pretty walk through the countryside of Rhode Island. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail that is looped at just over six miles in total. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Moosup Valley State Park Trail

Moosup, CT

Moosup Valley State Park Trail The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT is dog friendly and 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 Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park 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. See Details

Wildwood Nursery

East Greenwich, RI

Wildwood Nursery Wildwood Nursery is a dog-friendly nursery and garden center in East Greenwich, RI. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you as you browse the selection of flowers, herbs, groundcovers, vines, shrubs, trees, etc. The store also sells garden décor such as bird baths, water fountains, pavers, planters, and more. See Details