Dog-Friendly Activities in Verona, VA

White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple Wolf Vineyard in Harrisonburg, VA, is dog friendly. This family-owned establishment welcomes your furry friend to accompany you in the tasting room, on the patio and throughout the grounds. During your visit, sample one of their wines with cheese and crackers in a beautiful setting.

Fido can play securely at the fenced Smithland Road Dog Park in Harrisonburg, VA. The park features a double-gated entry with three separate areas designated for small, medium, and large dogs, as well as agility equipment and ample shade. Seasonal water is available, along with benches for dog owners to sit and watch their pets.

Barren Ridge Vineyards is a pet-friendly attraction in Fisherville, VA. Once an apple packing barn, its tasting room is now a rustic and cozy space, offering a rotating wine list with a diverse selection of whites and reds, both dry and sweet. Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at Barren Ridge; however, owners should ensure there are no ticketed events being held on the day of their visit, as dogs are not allowed during that time.

Fido is invited to play at the Coyner Springs Park Dog Mall in Waynesboro, VA. This area is not fenced-in but offers ample space for pups to interact off-leash. The boundary lines are 100 ft from Lyndhurst Road and 50 ft from all wooded areas and property lines.

Crozet Railroad Tunnel is a dog-friendly activity in Afton, VA, that is a 4.5 mile trail in its entirety. Start at either trailhead (address will take you to the east trailhead). There are information markers along the trail so you can learn all about the tunnel and the surrounding area. After the first half mile you'll be at the entrance to an old railroad tunnel. BRING A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP! You and Fido can walk the 1-mile tunnel and continue on or turn around. Dogs must be on a leash. The trail leading up to the tunnel is quite wide so plenty of space. Inside the tunnel is a bit narrower but easily manageable.

Ridgeview Park is a dog-friendly, 85-acre park in Waynesboro, VA with a tree-lined path along the South River. The park also features gardens and nature trails. Bring a picnic to share with Fido in the picnic shelter or spread a blanket on the grass! The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

You and Fido can experience authentic wine country at King Family Vineyards, a pet-friendly winery in Crozet, VA, that has been producing wines since 1998. Taste a variety of wines by the glass, bottle or as part of a flight. Although the vineyard doesn't have a kitchen, they often host local food truck vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables.

Drop by the pet-friendly Rockbridge Vineyard in Raphine, VA. This is a family-owned and operated farm winery nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, featuring award-winning white and red wines. They also offer a gift shop and several types of cheeses, crackers and salami for sale. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or on the outdoor patio at Brothers Craft Brewing, a dog-friendly brewery in Harrisonburg, VA. The bar features 13 rotating drafts ranging from classics to more unique creations. Be sure to tell the bartender you have your pup with you and they will provide a water bowl!

Bring Fido to get some exercise at the Gypsy Hill Bark Park in Staunton, VA. This off-leash, fenced-in pup recreation area features separate enclosures for large dogs and small dogs. The small dog area includes a sittin’ pretty table with a ladder and a tunnel. The large dog area includes a sittin’ pretty table with a ladder, a tunnel and a fire hydrant. There are also benches for human visitors.

Valley Road Vineyards in Afton, VA, is a pet-friendly winery where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Guests can enjoy a variety of wines, including white, rosé, sparkling, and red, along with grab-and-go snacks like charcuterie, cheeses, and fresh baguettes.

Ciders from Mars is a dog-friendly cidery in Staunton, VA, where Fido can join you at an umbrella-shaded table on the outdoor deck. They create and serve single-varietal cider classic cider to modern blends and fruit forward co-ferments using Virginia fruits.

Redbeard Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery serving small-batch beers along the Beerwerks Trail in Staunton, VA. Fido is welcome to join you for a cold, craft beer at one of the outside tables.

Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and out at the pet-friendly Flying Fox Vineyard Tasting Room in Afton, VA. You can sample a variety of their premium wines by the glass, flight or bottle.

Restless Moons Brewing in Harrisonburg, VA, welcomes pups both inside the pet-friendly taproom and outside on the seasonal patio. Small-batch beers are brewed just feet from the bar, with a constantly rotating tap list offering a wide variety of styles to suit every taste.

Green Valley Book Fair is a pet-friendly bookstore in Mount Crawford, VA, where Fido can join you inside to shop. This 25,000-square-foot, climate-controlled store offers an array of products, including books, crafting supplies, home decor, and puzzles.

Coyner Springs Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Waynesboro, VA. Fido is welcome to tag along as you explore this rustic 145-acre park. There are several nature trails, an off-leash dog park and a nine-hole disc golf course.

The Camera Heritage Museum in downtown Staunton, VA, welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups inside this dog-friendly spot. As the largest public camera museum in the USA, it showcases an extensive collection of over 7,000 cameras, including many antiques, accessories and photographs. Visitors can explore the museum with a self-guided, audio or personal curator-led tour, each of which requires a fee.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this community park with woodland trails.

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg, VA, offers dog-friendly walking paths. Located on James Madison University campus, leashed pets are welcome to explore the botanical gardens, trails and forests.