Dog-Friendly Activities Near Van Ness, Washington, DC, US

There are 240 dog-friendly activities near Van Ness. 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 Van Ness.

Nonpartisan Pedicab

Washington, DC 7.2 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 8.3 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 7.1 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

Discover DC Pedicab Tours

Washington, DC 7.3 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 7.2 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 8.3 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

Bull Moose Tours

Washington, DC 8.6 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

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Washington, DC 6.6 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

Potomac Heritage Trail

Arlington, VA 6.2 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

DC Pedicab

Washington, DC 7 km

DC Pedicab Explore the nation’s capital in a unique way with DC Pedicab, a dog-friendly sightseeing tour company based in Washington, DC. Leashed dogs are welcome on all tours. They offer personalized pedicab rides to iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, and Capitol Hill, with knowledgeable guides sharing local history along the way. See Details

DC Ghosts

Washington, DC 6.6 km

DC Ghosts DC Ghosts in Washington, DC is dog-friendly! A member of Colonial Ghosts LLC, leashed dogs are welcome to join their human companions on this historic ghost walk, which details the real history behind the hauntings of the United States' capital city. The after-dark tours tell of assassination, suicide, woe and despair. Dog owners should keep an eye out for the spirits of presidents, first ladies, slaves and military personnel. DC Ghosts welcomes leashed, friendly, quiet, and well-behaved pets for free. Advance reservation via DC Ghosts' website or by phone is required for humans. The meeting point is the US Treasury Building, but price and time vary by tour. See Details

FDR Memorial

Washington, DC 8 km

FDR Memorial Allow Fido to accompany you on dog-friendly grounds of FDR Memorial in Washington, DC. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial dedicated to the 32nd President of the United States. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate FDR and offers leashed dogs the chance to join their owners on the pathways that weave through the area. The popular place also pays homage to Fala, FDR's Scottish Terrier. One of the most famous presidential pets, Fala was often by the president's side and is commemorated by a statue at the memorial. You can enhance your visit with an audio tour or just enjoy a self-guided tour together. See Details

East City Bookshop

Washington, DC 9.5 km

East City Bookshop Dog-friendly East City Bookshop in Washington, DC is an independent, community-focused bookstore for children and adults. Leashed pets are welcome inside and the staff is always prepared to give out special treats for your furry friend. See Details

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

Washington, DC 3.6 km

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park Walter Pierce Park Dog Park is a small space where Fido is welcome to play off leash in Washington, DC. Also called Adams Morgan Dog Park, this popular park gives pups an opportunity to socialize and play in a securely fenced area. See Details

Ellsworth Urban Dog Park

Silver Spring, MD 6.3 km

Ellsworth Urban Dog Park Ellsworth Urban Dog Park in Silver Spring, MD consists of two separate, fully enclosed and ADA-compliant exercise areas: a small dog area (approximately 2,800 square feet) intended for dogs under 20 pounds and a large dog area (approximately 17,000 square feet) intended for healthy, well-socialized dogs over 20 pounds. Each enclosure includes a drinking fountain, hose bib or quick coupler connection, artificial turf play mound, benches, shared shade structure, trash receptacles, and a variety of surface materials. See Details

Montrose Park

Washington, DC 4.3 km

Montrose Park Bring your leashed pup to the super dog-friendly Montrose Park, considered one of Washington DC's s best-kept dog-loving secrets. Take a walk with Fido among the 16 acres that overlook Georgetown. Check out the mature canopy trees and the monument dedicated to Sarah Louise Rittenhouse for establishing the park. See Details

Dog Daze Social Club

Washington, DC 5.5 km

Dog Daze Social Club Dog Daze Social Club is a pet-friendly attraction in Washington, DC. This local hangout features fun for the whole family, including four-legged members. Dogs can play and socialize off leash in the 6,000 sq ft garden featuring Pup Patrol to ensure all canines enjoy their experience. From morning to night, owners can treat themselves to a bite from the restaurant alongside the garden, which offers coffee and breakfast options as well as Chicago-style pizza and more for lunch and dinner. Day passes are required for the garden. See Details

Madison Community Canine Area

Arlington, VA 6.2 km

Madison Community Canine Area The Madison Community Canine Area is located inside of Fort Ethan Allen Park in Arlington, VA. This fully-fenced, off-leash dog park is mulch covered with shady trees, benches, water access, and waste stations. There are two smaller, more secluded sections for more submissive pups. See Details

Sligo Creek Trail

Silver Spring, MD 8.5 km

Sligo Creek Trail The Sligo Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Silver Spring! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sligo Creek 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

Uncover Georgetown's Secret Spy Stories

Washington, DC 4.4 km

Uncover Georgetown's Secret Spy Stories 'The Spies of Uncover Georgetown's Secret Spy Stories' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Rosanna. You and your friendly pup will be guided through the Georgetown area by a 15-year veteran of the CIA. Hear the history of the spies from the area and how they shaped WWII and post-war policy, the origins of the CIA, spies who sold secrets, insider stories and more! If bringing Fido, please be mindful of other guests on the tour. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate guests ages 13 and up. Rates start at $85 per person. See Details

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