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Dog-Friendly Activities in Whittier, NC

There’s 1 dog-friendly activity in Whittier, and 33 more nearby. 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 Whittier.

Pet Friendly Angry Elk Brewing Co.

Angry Elk Brewing Co.

Angry Elk Brewing Co.

Bring Fido to Angry Elk Brewing Co. in Whittier, NC. This dog-friendly brewery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together outside at one of the picnic tables on the covered patio with fans. Visitors can sip on in-house brewed tap beers, wines, ciders, meads, or soft drinks while listening to local bands on the weekends. If you're feeling peckish, check out the daily rotating food truck options.

Pet Friendly Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.

Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.

Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.

Lazy Hiker Brewing Company is a dog-friendly craft brewery in Franklin, NC, known for its mountain-town atmosphere, rotating lineup of craft beers, and community-focused events. Fido is welcome inside the taproom and on the patio! The brewery is host to food trucks and special events throughout the week; just check their website for a schedule.

Oconaluftee River Trail

Oconaluftee River Trail

The Oconaluftee River Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Cherokee, NC, and is one of two walking paths on which visitors can walk dogs and bicycle in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This pet-friendly trail is a 1.5 mile one-way. It is relatively flat, but does have a few small hills. The trail runs through the forest along side the Oconaluftee River and offers beautiful views of the river. The Oconaluftee River Trail is frequently used by joggers, walkers, and bicyclists.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Bryson City, NC

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at the pet-friendly Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC. People and pooches flock from all around the world to check out everything they have to offer at this outdoor center, including tons of outdoor activities. Feel free to plod along the hiking trails with your four-legged friend. Generally, guests enjoy hanging out by the river when their furry friends are around. It is shallow enough beside Big Wesser Riverside for pups to get their paws wet and cool off!

Rolling Thunder River Company

Bryson City, NC

Rolling Thunder River Company

Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a couple of the tours that Rolling Thunder River Company has to offer. They serve up two pet-friendly boating adventures, the Nantahala River Trips and the Toccoa River Trips. Depending on what you're looking for, you can take to the waters on a raft or canoe with your pooch.

Almond Boat & RV Park Boat Rental

Bryson City, NC

Almond Boat & RV Park Boat Rental

You and your pooch can jump on a pontoon together with the Almond Boat & RV Park Boat Rental in Bryson City, NC. Located on Fontana Lake, there are 42 miles of pet-friendly trails around the lake, so you and your poochy pawty can drop the anchor and go for a wander in the surrounding forest. Pontoons are two dogs max, with a 40 pound weight limit.

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail in Franklin, NC, is pet friendly. It's a moderately easy, 1 mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 40 minutes to complete with Fido. This little out of the way trail is a lovely spot that has soft ground and several water sources for Fido. Please note that dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 15, but must be under control at all times.

Currahee Brewing Company

Currahee Brewing Company

Bring Fido to Currahee Brewing Company in Franklin, NC! This pet-friendly brewery invites leashed dogs are welcome to relax on Currahee's outdoor patio, which borders the water. Dogs are not allowed inside the Brewing Company. Currahee's menu includes year-round brews such as the Frankenstark, Wayah Lager, and the Garand IPA, as well as seasonal and limited release beers. The Franklin location of Currahee has a food truck on site, seven days a week, from open to close.

Waterrock Knob Trail

Waterrock Knob Trail

Waterrock Knob Trail in Sylva, NC, is pet friendly. It's a difficult, 1.2-mile hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. With the steep elevation on this trail you will want to be sure your dog can climb and maneuver over large rocks. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN offers two trails that are dog friendly. Gatlinburg Trail (a 1.9 mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (a 1.5 mile hike from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of Cherokee, NC). Please note that dogs aren't permitted on any other trails within the park. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

Jackson County Greenway

Jackson County Greenway

Jackson County Greenway is a pet-friendly trail that's perfect for enjoying a walk with Fido in Sylva, NC. This one-mile paved trail along the Tuckasegee River offers scenic views and sitting benches. Bring your leashed pup along for some exercise and fresh air at this popular recreation area.

Wayah Bald Tower

Wayah Bald Tower

Leashed dogs are welcome at Wayah Bald Tower which offers a great pet-friendly hike in Franklin, NC. that leads to awesome view points of four different states. Along the way, you and your pooch will see the Wilson Lick Ranger Station, built in 1913. Continue another 3 miles to Wayah Bald which gives a gorgeous view of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Franklin Dog Park

Franklin Dog Park

Franklin Dog Park is a great place to bring your pooch to play off-leash in Franklin, NC. Featuring two fenced areas for large and small dogs, there's space for all sizes of pups to play. Take a walk around the trail that surrounds the fenced space with your leashed pooch after a game of fetch in the park. Public restrooms are also available, as well as dog waste stations to pick up after your pet. Franklin Dog Park is open every day of the week from 7am to 10pm.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites is a dog-friendly outdoor activity store located in the coastal community of Avon, North Carolina. These dog lovers welcome kite lovers to come and peruse the aisles of their eclectic store full of all things to get you high in the sky. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.

Bryson City's Island Park

Bryson City, NC

Bryson City's Island Park

Bryson City's Island Park is a pet-friendly place in Bryson City, NC. You can bring Fido to join you at this popular park, as long as they are on a leash. About a quarter of the 4.5-acre park is open and shaded with picnic tables for Fido's snacks and dog waste stations so you can clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind. The rest is heavily wooded with roughly a half-mile of dirt trails that circle around the island and through its center. While you're wandering around the park, you might notice the ruins of an old lumber mill and Bryson City’s largest and oldest tree, a tulip poplar with a 20-foot circumference.

Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

Waynesville, NC

Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Waynesville, NC. 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. Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm is typically open late November through mid-December.

Darnell Farms

Bryson City, NC

Pet-friendly Darnell Farms in Bryson City, NC, invites Fido to join you on the farm for hay rides, seasonal pumpkin picking and fresh produce. The farm features a farmer's market and picnic area. Check out their website for updates on their festivals and events.

Bryson City Outdoors

Bryson City, NC

Bryson City Outdoors

Bryson City Outdoors is a pet-friendly outdoor gear shop and community hub where adventure meets relaxation. Located in Bryson City, NC, this local spot welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups to join owners for a craft beer on the partially shaded patio with heaters or a shopping spree inside. Explore the wide selection of apparel, footwear and top-tier outdoor gear, perfect for your next adventure.

Appalachian Rivers Aquarium

Bryson City, NC

Appalachian Rivers Aquarium

Appalachian Rivers Aquarium in Bryson City, NC, is a dog-friendly attraction located along the Tuckaseegee River. This aquarium features over 4,000 gallons of water and showcases more than 15 species of native freshwater fish. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome to join you as you explore this unique spot in downtown.

Innovation Station

Innovation Station

The Innovation Station is Innovation Brewing's production space and dog-friendly taproom located along the railroad tracks in Dillsboro, NC. Fido is welcome inside the taproom, as well as the covered patio and outdoor creek side seating areas. They serve 25+ beers on tap, plus cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options. They frequently also host food trucks. Check their website for a list of current events.

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