Other Dog Activities in Acton, MA

There are 29 other dog-friendly attractions within 40 kilometers of Acton. 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 Acton.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Lincoln, MA

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Get cultured alongside your four-legged friend at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the unusual pieces with you. This 30-acre, pet-friendly park is the largest of its kind in New England and is home to over 60 large-scale, modern, and contemporary sculptures. Exhibits are constantly changing, making each visit to the park unique. Admission fees apply but Fido is free to explore. See Details

Benson Park

Hudson, NH

Benson Park Benson Park is a dog-friendly attraction in Hudson, NH. Fido is welcome to join you as you explore various trails, go fishing, visit the 9/11 Memorial, or play at the dog park. Please ensure your furry friend remains leashed during your visit. See Details

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.

Waltham, MA

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Waltham, MA, is a brewery with pet-friendly seating outside. Although Mighty Squirrel doesn't have a kitchen, they host a rotating list of food trucks, with multiple eateries on wheels on site during the weekends. Check out their website for upcoming events and live music. See Details

Doe Orchards

Harvard, MA

Doe Orchards Leashed dogs are welcome at Doe Orchards, a pet-friendly, you-pick orchard in Harvard, MA. Visitors can explore 25 acres of apples, peach areas and cut-your-own Christmas trees with their pups. Please note that pets are not permitted in the blueberry and raspberry areas. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. The orchard also offers seasonal produce and a farm stand with pre-picked favorites. See Details

Drew Farm

Westford, MA

Drew Farm Leashed dogs are welcome at Drew Farm, a pet-friendly orchard in Westford, MA, where you and Fido can pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and more depending on the season. The orchard tends to open for the season in September, but it is recommended to check their website to be sure they are open and verify which produce is ready to be picked. Please be sure to bring waste bags to clean up after your pup throughout your visit (you may be asked to show a staff member that you are prepared with waste bags as you enter the orchard). See Details

Navigation Brewing Company

Lowell, MA

Navigation Brewing Company Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the taproom at Navigation Brewing Company in Lowell, MA. This pet-friendly brewery serves a variety of rotating craft beers made on site, and they frequently feature live music acts and food trucks. Please note that pooches aren't allowed in the hallways during taproom hours and must be on a non-retractable leash. See Details

Bolton Spring Farms

Bolton, MA

Bolton Spring Farms Bolton Spring Farms is a scenic dog-friendly orchard in Bolton, MA. Leashed pups are welcome to join their humans as you pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and more. Please visit their website to see which produce is ready and be sure that the orchard is open for the season before visiting. See Details

Cutler Park Reservation

Needham, MA

Cutler Park Reservation Cutler Park Reservation is a pet-friendly, 600-acre freshwater marsh in the mid-area of the Charles River in Needham, MA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the 1.5-mile Kendrick Pond Loop Trail. It is a great place for wildlife lovers to check out great blue herons, warblers and hawks. Pets must be leashed for the duration of their visit and owners are reminded to clean up any mess that they make. See Details

Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company

Framingham, MA

Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company Leashed pups are welcome in the outdoor beer garden (weather permitting) at Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, a pet-friendly brewery in Framingham MA. Sample some of their delicious crafts brews while you and Fido enjoy the atmosphere. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the taproom. See Details

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Concord, MA

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Located in historic Concord, MA is dog-friendly Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Opened in 1855 with a dedication by Ralph Waldo Emerson, many noteworthy citizens are now buried here including Amos Branson Alcott, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Daniel Chester French. Leashed dogs are permitted to walk the cemetery grounds. See Details

Thorndike Park Dog Park

Arlington, MA

Thorndike Park Dog Park Thorndike Park Dog Park in Arlington, MA, is a great place for Fido to run and play off-leash. This fenced area features benches, agility equipment and drinking water for Fido. See Details

Boston Water Taxi

Boston, MA

Boston Water Taxi Leashed dogs are welcome on Boston Water Taxi that runs seasonally in Boston, MA. The pet-friendly Water Taxis operate on an on-call basis to 16 convenient stops. Please let the Water Taxi know you are traveling with a dog when calling ahead to make your reservation. See Details

Nashoba Valley Winery

Bolton, MA

Nashoba Valley Winery Leashed dogs are welcome at designated pet-friendly tables in the outdoor seating spaces at Nashoba Valley Winery in Bolton, MA. Fido can also accompany you throughout the you-pick apple orchard on the property. See Details

Merrimack Ales

Lowell, MA

Merrimack Ales Merrimack Ales is a dog-friendly brewery in Lowell, MA. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom as you imbibe one of the many brews on tap. Grab a bite from a food truck (consult the calendar on their website) or feel free to bring your own food. Visit on Thursdays to test your knowledge with Taproom Trivia. See Details

Elm Bank Reservation

Wellesley, MA

Elm Bank Reservation Elm Bank Reservation is a pretty, pet-friendly park in Wellesley, MA. Although dogs aren't permitted in the gardens, Fido is welcome on the trails. The park is made up of woodlands, fields, and former estate property on the Charles River. See Details

Hammond Pond Reservation

Chestnut Hill, MA

Hammond Pond Reservation Dogs are welcome at Hammond Pond Reservation, a pet-friendly area in Chestnut Hill, MA. There are dozens of hiking trails surrounding the pond for you and Fido to enjoy together. This area is also popular among rock climbers because of the formations of sandstone conglomerate and roxbury puddingstone. Dog owners are reminded to keep their pets leashed for the duration of their visit and to preserve the park's cleanliness by cleaning up after pets. See Details

Hemlock Gorge Reservation

Newton, MA

Hemlock Gorge Reservation Hemlock Gorge Reservation in Newton, MA, is pet friendly. Spanning 23 acres along the Charles River, this spot offers stunning views of the water below. The main attraction is Echo Bridge, a historic structure that offers stunning views. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy a picnic at the park or to wander on the bridge. Dogs are welcome to join you around the area on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess that they leave behind. See Details

Andres Institute of Art

Brookline, NH

Andres Institute of Art Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails and in the pet-friendly sculpture garden at Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH. Explore the wooded trails lined with many contemporary sculptures. Please bring waste bags and clean up after Fido, and be aware that this is a carry-in, carry-out location and there are no trash receptacles available. Pets aren't permitted inside any of the buildings. See Details

Upton State Forest

Upton, MA

Upton State Forest Upton State Forest is a dog-friendly forest in Upton, MA, that offers visitors a whistle-stop tour of what life was like in the past in this area. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a program that provided employment during the Great Depression, was located here, so history buffs will love this park. Leashed pups can explore the two-mile Healthy Heart Trail that starts at the parking area. See Details

Dirigible Brewing Company

Littleton, MA

Dirigible Brewing Company Located in Littleton, MA, Dirigible Brewing Company is pet-friendly outside in the summer, and inside on Wednesdays during the winter. You can bring Fido along while you enjoy a variety of craft brews, including popular styles like The Automaton bohemian pilsner, Mechanical Rabbit brown ale, and Cloud Hopper NE IPA. If you're hungry, food trucks are frequently on site. See Details