Dog-Friendly Activities in Warrensville, NC

Mast General Store in Boone, NC is dogfriendly. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans in this quintessential general store located in the quaint downtown area. Shop for a variety of unique goods, including outdoor clothing, hiking & camping equipment, souvenirs, candy by the pound, and more. There is also a pet section with leashes, water bowls, locally-made treats, toys, and more.

Old Barn Winery is a pet-friendly vineyard in West Jefferson, NC. Well-behaved leashed dogs can join you inside and outdoors to explore the beautiful grounds. They offer white and red wine, ciders, meads, and seasonal offerings for you to enjoy. Live music and food trucks are also held throughout the year.

Mount Jefferson is a great place to have a scenic picnic near the summit with your dog in West Jefferson, NC. This pet-friendly state park also has a couple of great hiking trails. The Lost Province Trail is 3/4 mile long and is moderate in difficulty. The Rhododendron Trail is just over one mile long and is strenuous in difficulty. Dogs are allowed but must remain leashed.

Mystery Hill is a pet-friendly attraction in Blowing Rock, NC. Amazing visitors since 1948, Mystery Hill is a natural gravitational anomaly and a series of optical illusions offer something for all ages to enjoy. There are over 50,000 arrowheads on display, the 1903 home of the founders of Appalachian State University, Old Time Photos, Gem Mining, and more. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Elk Knob State Park is a dog-friendly place in Todd, NC. It offers fantastic views of the summit from one of the highest peaks in North Carolina. There are currently four trails, ranging in difficulty levels, all equally rewarding. Dogs are allowed on all trails, but must remain leashed. Elk Knob also features backcountry camping, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Shipley Farms Beef is a pet-friendly farm in Vilas, NC. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you on their walking tour to learn about what makes their products stand out and see firsthand how important responsible farming practices are. Please note that reservations are required.

The pet-friendly Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC, welcomes dogs as long as they are kept on a non-retractable leash (6 feet or shorter). This scenic, nonprofit park features riverside paths, open green space, and a playground, offering a relaxing spot for both active and leisurely outings with your pup.

Mast General Store is a pet-friendly store in Sugar Grove, NC. This is the original Mast General Store. The store is stocked with country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware, old-fashioned toys and candy, footwear for all walks of life, hardware, souvenirs, and more. Bring Fido along while you shop! They even have a pet section with leashes, toys, locally-made treats, water bowls, and more.

New River State Park has ten family and dog-friendly trails in Laurel Springs, NC. All trails are easy to moderate in difficulty and are no longer than 1.4 miles. Fishing, canoeing, and picnicking are allowed at the state park. Dogs must remain leashed.

Just down the road from the flagship store is the dog-friendly Mast General Store Annex in Banner Elk, NC. Your leashed dog can join you inside while you shop their selection of eclectic clothing, outdoor gear, gourmet foods, souvenirs, old-fashioned toys and candy. They even have a pet section with leashes, toys, water bowls, natural treats, and more.

Zaloo's Canoes is a dog-friendly tour company on New River in Jefferson, NC. They happily welcome leashed pups in their canoes and kayaks, and if you'd like to take Fido in a tube, they ask that you provide it as their claws often puncture material. With the river's gentle flow and beautiful surroundings, the river will surely wow and stun the whole family.

Greenway Trail is a pet-friendly pathway in Boone. This fully accessible trail is paved or gravel and flat to allow walkers of all levels to wander together. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. The trail is always open.

The Virginia Creeper National Recreation 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 Damascus! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Virginia Creeper National Recreation 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.

Tweetsie Railroad is a pet-friendly attraction in Blowing Rock, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome in the open-air Miner's Mountain Theater, and are allowed to walk around the park, but pets are not permitted on trains, buses, or rides, in the Deer Park Zoo, in areas where food is served, or on the Chair Lift. Check their website for the annual K-9s In Flight shows!

Check out the dog-friendly Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA. Leashed pups are welcome to join you while you hike the trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls and overlooks. Located near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, Virginia’s two highest mountains, you're sure to find beautiful views of these alpine peaks while at this park.

The Summit and Rhododendron Trails in Jefferson, NC, are pet friendly. They're a moderately easy, 1.4 mile hike in Mount Jefferson State Natural Area that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. Visit this trail in early June and you will be surrounded by the splendor of the wildflowers and Catawba rhododendron blooming. The fall color here is also magnificent. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Wahoo's Adventures in Todd, NC is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Enjoy dog-friendly tubing, kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding adventures on the New River with Fido. With breathtaking natural surroundings and a wide range of activities, Wahoo's Adventures is the ultimate destination for outdoor fun and unforgettable memories with your pup.

Cascade Trail Parking Lot is a pet-friendly place in Purlear, NC. The lot is surrounded by trees and overlooks with picnic tables for relaxing or enjoying a meal. The attached nature trail leads to a waterfall. The pathway can be found off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Keep Fido leashed at all times.

The dog-friendly Howard Knob County Park in Boone, NC is a scenic mountaintop park perched at 4,396 feet above sea level, offering panoramic views of downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors and leashed pups can enjoy the overlook, accessible walkways, picnic areas, and a tranquility garden while taking in the mountain scenery. The park is open seasonally; check the park's website for hours of operation before visiting.

Crab Orchard Falls in Banner Elk, NC, is a dog-friendly waterfall hike where leashed pups are welcome to join their owners. Located on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, the roughly 1.5-mile loop trail features some steep sections but leads to beautiful cascading falls surrounded by large boulders.