Dog-Friendly Activities in Westminster, VT

The Vermont Country Store is a dog-friendly shop in Bellows Falls, VT. Fido can join you as you check out all of the classic clothing, home goods, and other products on sale inside. The only place you aren't allowed to take your pooch is the food preparation area.

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area is a dog-friendly recreational spot in West Chesterfield, NH. This lovely woodland area is great for hikers to explore, especially during the fall when the leaves turn an array of colors. Fido will enjoy exploring the footpaths along the gorge that lead to scenic views of the area. The park is always open for dogs and their owners unless otherwise posted.

Goose Pond Parking Area and Trailhead offers intermediate trails that are well marked and dog friendly in Keene, NH. Bring Fido along to enjoy some exercise on wide-open wooded trails, including bridges crossing over streams and beautiful views. The full pond loop is only two miles. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets.

The pet-friendly Ashuelot River Park in Keene, NH is an idyllic 157-acre public park and wetlands preserve where leashed dogs are welcome. Take in the beautiful scenery while enjoying a picnic or hiking the trails with Fido.

Madame Sherri Forest is a dog-friendly area that spans 513 acres in West Chesterfield, NH. Inside the forest, you'll find an information kiosk, historic ruins, a pond and hiking trails. The Madame Sherri Castle ruins are a stunning spot to snap a few pictures with your pooch. While you're there, you can take The Indian Pond Trail to a beautiful mountain lake where Fido can cool off. Another popular hiking trail is Ann Stokes Loop, a two-mile trail that takes in views of Chesterfield and Indian Pond. Please keep your pup on a leash and remember to clean up after him.

Frogg Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery located in Swanzey, NH. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their covered patio or spacious green area. They serve small, pub grub plates on certain days and often have a food truck on site. Please note that food truck hours vary seasonally.

The West River 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 Townshend! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West River 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.

Bring Fido to Fort Dummer State Park in Guilford, VT, located just outside Brattleboro. This pet-friendly recreation space welcomes pups and their owners to explore the 217 acres of land together while enjoying activities like photography, hiking and wildlife viewing. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Note that day-use fees may apply.

Bring Fido to The Cheshire Horse, a pet-friendly horse, pet and farm supply retailer in Swanzey, NH. Leashed canine customers are welcome to join their owners while they shop. Good dogs even receive a treat at the counter!

Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Saxtons Distillery in Brattleboro, VT. This distillery uses local ingredients like Vermont maple syrup and locally-roasted coffee for their spirits! Sample a flight of their drinks like Sapling Maple Bourbon and Perc Coffee Liqueur. Leashed pups can join you inside, and there is outdoor seating as well. Call ahead if bringing Fido.

Vermont Vines is a local winery crafting 100% Vermont-grown red and white wines in Rockingham, VT. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome both inside the pet-friendly tasting room and on the seasonal outdoor patio. Guests can also enjoy local beers, charcuterie boards, and bites from visiting food trucks.

The Ashuelot Recreational Rail 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 Swanzey! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ashuelot Recreational Rail 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.

Stonewall Farm is a pet-friendly destination in Keene, NH. Leashed dogs are welcome to visit the farm and enjoy the trails. For the safety and health of the farm animals, dogs are not permitted in the animal barns. Horses may use the trails for riding, but trailer parking may be limited on event days. Please remember to clean up after your pets.

Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in Walpole, NH, welcomes leashed dogs to explore the trails with you on 125 acres of biodiverse forest, fields and wetlands. Enjoy a walk with Fido on the boardwalk trail floating over a cranberry bog, or check out the unique Pegmatite boulders on the Distant Hill Geology Trail.

New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery in Winchester, NH, is a cozy, dog-friendly spot offering handcrafted spirits and tastings. Well-behaved pets are welcome indoors, though space is limited. Family-owned and run, they craft small-batch spirits from locally sourced ingredients using 100-year-old recipes.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at the pet-friendly Pisgah State Park in Winchester, NH for a walk through some rough forested terrain. The recreation area contains seven ponds, four highland ridges and numerous wetlands. There are six trailheads for you and Fido to choose between located throughout the park. You can bring your pup with you, as long as he is on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after him.

You can bring Fido to the pet-friendly Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH for a look at some colorful flowers and beautiful views. The main attraction of the park is the 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum. A wildflower trail winds through the forest adjacent to the grove, where you can see the flowers in bloom from early spring to the first frost. Dogs are welcome in certain areas of the park, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bring Fido to explore over 10,000 square feet of space filled with antique furniture, collectibles, glass and pottery, vintage jewelry, and decor at Twitchell House Antiques in Townshend, VT. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany owners while they shop.

Branch and Blade Brewing in Keene, NH welcomes your leashed pup to join you at an outdoor table on their pet-friendly covered patio. They also have a few picnic tables on their grassy lawn, where you can sip on a pint of beer. If you're interested in trying a variety of their craft brews, they have flights available for you to enjoy.

The Creamery Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in West Brattleboro, Vermont. Now closed to traffic, the Town lattice truss bridge formerly carried Guilford Road across Whetstone Brook, just south of Vermont Route 9. Leashed dogs are allowed on the bridge.