Dog-Friendly Activities in Westport, NY

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed inside the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory in Shelburne, VT. When you turn into the driveway, you are greeted by a large, lush campus that stretches for acres. As you approach the front of the building, you are welcomed by maple trees, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and its signature rainbow-colored silo and timber frame style-building.

Woodchuck Cider in Middlebury, VT, is a dog-friendly hard cider brewery with a spacious tasting room where friendly pups are welcome both inside and out. Enjoy a wide variety of ciders, take a tour and relax with your furry friend. Outside food is welcome.

Reverence (Whales Tails) is a dog-friendly roadside attraction in South Burlington, VT. Created by Jim Sardonis in 1989, the striking 13-foot black granite whale tails symbolize the fragility of our planet. The sculpture is located between exits 12 and 13 on I-89.

The World's Tallest Filing Cabinet is a quirky pet-friendly roadside attraction in Burlington, VT. Built in 2002 by local artist Bren Alvarez, it stands 38 drawers high—each drawer symbolizing a year of paperwork tied to a delayed local street project.

Mt. Philo State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Charlotte, VT. The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The mountaintop picnic area offers spectacular views of the lake, valley, and mountains to the west. Your dog can join you for a hike as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

Shelburne Vineyard offers wine tasting flights, wine by the glass or bottle, and bottle sales. Delicious local cheese and charcuterie boards are also available for purchase. The winery tasting room is open from 12 pm - 6 pm Thursday through Monday. Reservations for dog-friendly outdoor tables are strongly recommended.

Oakledge Park is a dog-friendly park located in the South End of Burlington, VT. Nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, bring Fido to enjoy beautiful waterfront views while you have a picnic or relax at a bench. There are walking trails, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and convenient parking. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him.

East Woods Natural Area is a relatively undisturbed, 40-acre, mixed hardwood and conifer forest in South Burlington, VT. You and your leashed pooch to explore a 1-mile hilly loop trail. The Potash Brook runs through the middle of East Woods and the sunlit openings in the canopy allow for the regeneration of plant growth on the forest floor, which makes a pleasant surrounding for Fido to explore by your side. East Woods Natural Area can be accessed every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Dogs are allowed inside while you shop at The Vermont Flannel Company.

Burlington, VT's South End is home to the pet-friendly Queen City Brewery. This local bar features over 16 rotating taps that owners can sample while sitting inside the taproom or outside on the patio with their pup. Their menu features lagers, ales, seasonal beers and more to choose from.

Let's Go Sailing offers private charter sailboat outings on Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, where up to six guests can enjoy a relaxing day sail or a scenic sunset cruise. Captain Gideon welcomes furry companions aboard this pet-friendly boat excursion, as long as prong training collars are not used.

The Trails Around Middlebury are an extensive system of trails in Middlebury, VT. Dogs are welcome on leash, and be sure to pick up dog waste and carry out with you. Most of the trails have little elevation change (they are fairly flat and not strenuous). Trails wind through woods, fields, over streams, across bridges, and show a beautiful view of the Vermont countryside.

Overlooking Waterfont Park and Lake Champlain, Battery Park was once the site of a military camp during the war of 1812 in Burlington, VT. Now a 14-acre historic park, Battery Park features include a promenade, playground, and historic monuments. The area is pet-friendly, but dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

Werner Tree Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Middlebury, VT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this farm to help choose the tree for your home this Christmas. Whether you're looking for a huge tree or a smaller pine, you'll find something that fits at this well-stocked Christmas tree farm. Don't forget to bring your own bags to clean up any mess left behind. Check their website for opening days and times.

Middlebury Dog Park is a 1.5-acre fenced park in Middlebury, VT, with separate areas for small and large dogs. Located off Collins Drive behind the hospital, visitors can use the hospital's parking lot, thanks to their generosity. The park is 100% donor-funded and volunteer-run, providing a welcoming space for pups and their owners to play.

Phoenix Books is a dog-friendly indie bookstore in Burlington, VT. Visitors can browse a wide range of books alongside their well-behaved pups. A water bowl is available at the entrance, and treats await behind the counter. The shop also offers toys, cards, journals, stationery, gifts and pens.

Quarterstaff Games in Burlington, VT, is a dog-friendly game store located in the Church Street Marketplace. The shop specializes in board games, card games, and tabletop favorites like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, and Magic: The Gathering. Well-behaved, leashed dogs may be welcome to browse alongside their owners while exploring the store’s selection.

You and Fido are invited to uncover spine-chilling secrets on a nightly ghost tour with pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures, available year-round in Burlington, VT. Dive deep into the eerie history of the area with expert local guides on a tour leading you through the city’s most haunted and historic spots with your leashed pup, including American Flatbread, The Follett House and Railroad Crossing.

The Island Line 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 Burlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line 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.

Basin Harbor is a pet-friendly resort and boat club featuring an off-leash dog beach on the south side of the harbor, Fanny's Beach. Located on Lake Champlain in Vergennes, VT, your leashed pup is also welcome to join you for a walk along the trails or for a paddle out on the water in one of their kayak rentals. Please note that pets aren't allowed on other boat rentals. Mutt Mitt stations are located throughout the resort property.