Dog-Friendly Activities Near Downtown Silver Spring, MD, US

There are 233 dog-friendly activities near Downtown Silver Spring. 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 Downtown Silver Spring.

Nonpartisan Pedicab

Washington, DC 11 km

Nonpartisan Pedicab Nonpartisan Pedicab offers private, pet-friendly tours of Washington, DC in the back of a pedicab. You and your pooch can see the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, the US Capitol, and so much more. They stop at each monument and memorial to let you walk around and take pictures. The tours are always at your own pace and your own schedule. Dogs are always welcome on the tour at no extra cost. Furthermore, if you wish to go into any monument, they will be happy to take care of your dog while you walk around. This company was previously voted in the top 10 dog friendly tours in the US in a USAToday contest. See Details

National Mall

Washington, DC 12.4 km

National Mall Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding National Mall, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. The large lawns are also ideal for a picnic or game of frisbee with your four-legged companion. See Details

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours

Washington, DC 11.1 km

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours Wheel the People Pedicab Tours can help make you and your dog's visit to Washington DC more memorable. These private tours focus on the design of the memorials on the National Mall, landmarks on Capitol Hill. They are a convenient and hospitable touring mode for dogs and their human companions. Tour fees range starting at $100 per pedicab, per hour depending upon the capacity of touring clients and dogs. The minimum touring time is 1.5 hours. Tours are offered daily by appointment from mid morning to early evening. See Details

Worthington Dog Park

Ellicott City, MD 35 km

Worthington Dog Park Bring your pet to Worthington Dog Park for some off-leash fun at this 2.7-acre fenced area in Ellicott City, MD. A permit is required for use, and park closures may occur due to rain, snow or muddy conditions. Also note that water features are shut off during colder months from November to April, so remember to pack some water for Fido. See Details

Jones Point Park

Alexandria, VA 22.1 km

Jones Point Park Jones Point Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Alexandria, VA, located on the Potomac River. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the historical places in town that features the last remaining lighthouse in Virginia. Restrooms, water fountains and a dog drinking bowl can be found underneath the park's bridge. See Details

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Alexandria, VA 21 km

Torpedo Factory Art Center Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA, is a dog-friendly art studio that is known for having the largest amount of working artists in one place. There's all sorts of art for you and Fido to view inside, including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture. See Details

Discover DC Pedicab Tours

Washington, DC 10.9 km

Discover DC Pedicab Tours Discover DC Pedicab Tours in Washington, DC is dog friendly. Save your shoes from miles of wear and tear and climb aboard a Discover DC Pedicab for an unforgettable tour of the nation's capital. A variety of tour options await you and your pup, including a Tidal Basin tour, Moonlight Monument tour, Lincoln Assassination tour, and many more. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on nearly every tour. See Details

DC By Foot

Washington, DC 11.3 km

DC By Foot See Washington, DC, with your pup on a private DC By Foot walking tour. Dog-friendly tour options include the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Historic Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and many more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on private walking tours only. Public tours are not dog-friendly. Tour departure locations vary based on chosen tour, and reservations are required. See Details

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Washington, DC 12.5 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding Thomas Jefferson Memorial, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. This spectacular memorial is a columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. See Details

DC Military Tours

Alexandria, VA 21 km

DC Military Tours DC Military Tours is a dog-friendly tour company in Alexandria, VA. Take a stroll through Old Town Alexandria and learn about its extraordinary history with a resident historian. Start your private walking tour at the Alexandria Visitor’s Center. Tours are available everyday except major holidays, and are tailored to meet your needs, so length and sites can vary. See Details

Dog Park at Maryland City Park

Laurel, MD 19 km

Dog Park at Maryland City Park Your pet will enjoy meeting other pups at the dog park at Maryland City Park in Laurel, MD. This fenced, off-leash area includes separate sections for large and small dogs as well as running water and benches. Pets must be leashed outside of the gated area. See Details

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area

Arlington, VA 16.4 km

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA, includes an off-leash area for Fido. It's located near a wooded area with a rocky creek. Bring Fido to cool off on a hot day or let him meet other pups. Be careful as the park is not fenced. See Details

Boating in DC

Washington, DC 13.6 km

Boating in DC Boating in DC is a dog-friendly, water-based activity company providing people the chance to get out on the water with their pooch. They even offer life jackets for dogs who want to join you in a kayak, paddle-board or other recreational floating device. Although the address listed is at the Ballpark Boathouse, there are numerous locations across the city in various marinas. Please contact them directly to arrange drop off, pick up and for general rental inquiries. See Details

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Washington, DC 10.6 km

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours Fido is welcome to join you on tours offered by dog-friendly company Adventure DC Tricycle Tours in Washington, DC. This company offers tours of historic DC via tricycle, also known as a bicycle taxi, pedicab or rickshaw. Stops include the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, and the National Air and Space Museum. Tour guides are also happy to stay with your pooch or take them for a walk while you go inside and look around the museums where animals aren't permitted inside. See Details

Bull Moose Tours

Washington, DC 12 km

Bull Moose Tours Leashed dogs can join you on a pet-friendly tour with Bull Moose Tours in Washington, DC. This 2-hour tour is taken via a slow golf cart drive and provides views of many of the historic landmarks and monuments in the area. Tour guides provide plenty of opportunities for pups and their people to stop and stretch their legs, and water is also provided for humans and canines. Contact them to reserve your tour and please mention your dog will be joining you. There's an additional fee for four-legged guests. See Details

Great Falls Park

McLean, VA 19.6 km

Great Falls Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup. See Details

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA 31.9 km

George Washington's Mount Vernon Tour the grounds of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, with your leashed pets in Alexandria, VA. Pets are welcome during daytime visitation hours. Your canine companion can accompany you as you visit George Washington's tomb, the stables, the gardens, and dozens of other outdoor places. Enjoy the view of the Potomac River from the dog-friendly piazza. Pets aren't allowed in the historic buildings, the museum, or the Education Center exhibition galleries. See Details

Lost Boy Cider

Alexandria, VA 21.9 km

Lost Boy Cider Lost Boy Cider is a dog-friendly cidery in Alexandria, VA. Up to two leashed, licensed, and vaccinated dogs per person are welcome to join their owners at this cider house and enjoy the fun. No cider or food consumption for dogs is allowed. You can sometimes find food trucks and other fun events; check their website for the current schedule. See Details

Fair Winds Brewing Company

Lorton, VA 31.3 km

Fair Winds Brewing Company Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, is a pet-friendly establishment with an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food trucks. Dogs are welcome indoors and on the patio, and water bowls are available for them. See Details

Potomac Heritage Trail

Arlington, VA 11.2 km

Potomac Heritage Trail The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac Heritage 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. See Details