There are 63 dog friendly activities within 40 kilometres of Thornton Junction. 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 Thornton Junction.
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail is pet-friendly. Sprawling across 965 acres, Oak Ridge Prairie is the regional hub for both the Oak Savannah and Erie Lackawanna Trails. Take a walk on 5 miles of hiking trails, go sledding at the sledding hill and see how many native plants and animals you can see along the way. Leashed dogs are welcome. Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail is open every day of the week from 7am until sunset.
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Chicago Cake Decorating
'Chicago Cake Decorating' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Karen. Learn how to decorate a cake from an expert with a variety of different icing supplies. Dogs are welcome to join the fun of this yummy experience that lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $75 per person.
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Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in South Holland, IL. This location features a dog park, video gaming station, ATM, and truck parking for travelers that need to rest and recharge with their pups. Fido is welcome to play at the fenced-in dog park and on-leash in the grassy areas away from the major intersections and entrances.
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Old Plank Road Trail (IL)
The Old Plank Road Trail (IL) 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 Park Forest! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Old Plank Road Trail (IL). 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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Erie Lackawanna Trail
The Erie Lackawanna 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 Griffith! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Erie Lackawanna 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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Riverside, What the Burbs Could've Been
'Riverside, What the Burbs Could've Been' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Matt. You and your pooch will take a guided walking tour of the neighborhood and learn about the architecture and tales of the historic suburbs designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Please contact host prior to booking if you plan on bringing Fido along. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $35 per person.
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Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop in South Holland, IL, 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.
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Petro Monee
Petro Monee in Monee, IL, is a pet-friendly travel stop where Fido can stretch his legs. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.
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Hyde Park - Antiquity to the Atomic Age
'Hyde Park - Antiquity to the Atomic Age' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Matt. You and your pooch will take a guided walking tour of Chicago's South Side, Hyde Park area. Please note that the tour spends about 30 minutes in the Oriental Institute in Hyde Park, which would not allow pets. Someone from your group would need to wait outside and you could take turns. Explore the neighborhood, its art, and the birthplace of the atomic bomb. See homes of the bomb’s creators, where their work was done, and visit the site of the first human-made atomic chain reaction as well a disused fallout shelter. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $30 per person.
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Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in Gary, IN. This location features a dog park, premium Wi-Fi, 24 hour RV parking, and laundry facilities for travelers that need to rest and recharge with their pups. Fido is welcome to play at the dog park, but is not allowed in other areas of the gas station property.
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Vibrant Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop
'Vibrant Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Helen. Prior approval to bring Fido is required; contact host before booking. Your pooch will sit alongside you at this workshop where you will learn to paint both abstractly and realistically with alcohol ink. Your host will provide ongoing guidance as you explore the techniques yourself. You will leave with at least 5 small unique paintings of your own. Beginners through experienced artists are welcome. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 18 and up. No experience necessary, but accomplished artists also enjoy trying this new medium! Rates start at $75 per person.
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One Allegiance Brewing
One Allegiance Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Chicago Ridge, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you in the grassy area of the backyard beer garden. There is a walk-up window for convenient ordering. They have a full bar with 16 beers on draft. Food trucks can sometimes be found onsite, and guests are welcome to bring their own food.
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Seidner Dune & Swale Nature Preserve
Seidner Dune & Swale Nature Preserve in Hammond, IN, features moderately difficult, dog-friendly trails. There's a 0.8-mile loop trail on the old, regraded railroad beds can be used to traverse the property. Enjoy beautiful wildflower displays in the spring, summer and fall.
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Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
One of the last grasslands in the Midest, Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve in Schereville, IN, offers dog-friendly hiking trails through its easy terrain. There's a one-mile, self-guiding trail that leads into the prairie from the parking lot.
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Painting a Masterpiece Under the Gazebo
'Painting a Masterpiece Under the Gazebo' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Howard. Prior approval is needed to bring Fido along as there may be other dogs onsite; contact host before booking. Your pooch will get to sit alongside you in your host's flower garden, under a gazebo as you create your own masterpiece. Your host provide materials including an 11x14 canvas and example art for inspiration, as well as instruction and a demonstration. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $30 per person.
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The Home Depot
The Home Depot is a chain of dog-friendly hardware stores with a location in Countryside, IL. To ensure your next home project gets Fido's approval, take them down the aisles to pick out paint colors, accessories, and supplies for an interior or exterior makeover. Leashed dogs are welcome inside but should be kept close by and under your control at all times. The Home Depot sell power tools, hardware, lumber, fixtures and fittings, small and large appliances, home decor and furnishings, plants and gardening essentials.
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Drury Lane Park
Drury Lane Park is a pet-friendly suburban recreation area in Westchester, IL. Dogs are permitted to walk with you on the grassy lawn or accompany you by a bench or picnic table. There is also playground in the center for kids to play on.
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Roger Rickshaw
Roger Rickshaw is a dog-friendly pedicab company in Chicago, IL. Small pups are welcome to join their owners on the back of this fun mode of transportation. Whether booking a quick ride or a long tour, you and Fido can enjoy the city's sights with the sun on your face and the wind in your hair.
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