Other Dog Activities in Valley Spring, TX

Dog-friendly Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX, is packed with rare and unusual plants, and the campus includes various themed areas you'll love to explore with your leashed pet. This garden is a unique collaboration between the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors each year and is open most days, but be sure to check their website in advance.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly San Antonio River Walk, a public park below street level with parallel sidewalks that are lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and other attractions in San Antonio, TX. Many of the outdoor restaurants and shops welcome dogs on their patios while you dine. Please call ahead to check if the specific business you wish to visit allows dogs, and please remember to clean up after your pet.

Visit Pearl, a pet-friendly historical district and culture hub in the center of San Antonio, TX. This property that was once a brewery in the 1800s is now a complex featuring shopping and dining options, a farmer's market, an event space and more. Leashed and behaved dogs are welcome in most outdoor spaces except Gustav’s Geysers.

Take your Fido tubing with dog-friendly Lions Club Tube Rental in San Marcos, TX. Keep in mind that if Fido pops a tube you'll lose your deposit. Take some old canvas to put under him, or use dog shoes. You can ride back in the taxis, but it's usually limited to one dog per taxi, unless they are small. Enjoy this fun way to spend the day with your furry friend!

Luckenbach is a pet-friendly, Old West-style spot with a saloon and a souvenir shop in Fredericksburg, TX. The main attraction is the dancehall that showcases a variety of country artists. Leashed dogs are welcome inside the store and on the grounds, as long as there isn't a concert taking place.

Pease District Park is a dog-friendly urban park in Austin, TX, which features public trails, picnic spaces and sports courts. In accordance with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, dogs must be leashed in public parks unless in designated off-leash areas. In Pease District Park, the off-leash area is between 24th Street and 29th Street. Dogs are not permitted in the interactive water feature or in the Treehouse in Kingsbury Commons. Your leashed pet can join you on a walk across Shoal Creek Trail or for an afternoon picnic on the grass.

The Shady Llama is a dog-friendly beer and wine garden located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just outside of Wimberley, TX. The venue is all outside, where they occasionally host live music with stunning views of the countryside as the backdrop. The main attractions are, of course, the llamas. You may bump into Dolly, Odin, Sadie, Anastasia, and Barley who roam freely around the venue. Unfortunately, as they are left to their own devices, a llama sighting is not guaranteed, especially during the summer months when they tend to hang out, like the name suggests, in the shade. If you get hungry while visiting, food trucks occasionally drop by as well.

Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre is a dog-friendly movie drive-in located in New Braunfels, TX. Enjoy a nostalgic experience under the stars with Fido at this classic drive-in that showcases new movies and retro favorites. If you're feeling hungry, swing by the 50's cafe that serves rockin' eats and tasty treats. There's also a playground for kids. Please ensure that you clean up after your pup. Shows are rain or shine.

Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery is a pet-friendly attraction in Johnson City, TX. Fido can join you indoors or on their outdoor patio while you enjoy a cold beverage. Please note you must keep your furry friend on a leash during your visit. The winery is renowned for producing 100% Texas wines crafted in an old-world French style, utilizing grapes predominantly grown on-site. Their craft beers are made with Texas-grown ingredients, such as locally farmed hops. Picnics are encouraged!

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, TX. Two- and four-legged guests can enjoy the hospitality area with drinks and bites at the Whiskey Shack, pet-friendly seating, and a one-of-a-kind gift shop. Pups are also invited on distillery tours, where they can even sample the cooked mash before it ferments!

Visit the pet-friendly Historic Market Square in San Antonio, TX. Nearly every weekend of the year, the square is filled with live entertainment, delicious food and fun for the whole family. Explore over 100 locally owned businesses that provide a unique marketplace experience within a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops and restaurants in the downtown area. They are the largest Mexican market in the United States. Dogs are welcome on a leash in the outdoor areas.

Rebecca Creek Distillery is a dog-friendly distillery in San Antonio, TX. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table on the outdoor patio. There is even a dog park on site for pups to enjoy. Whiskey and vodka is served. Food trucks are on site on select days.

Military Working Dog Teams National Monument in San Antonio, TX, is pet friendly. The memorial was spearheaded by Mr. John Burnam, a U. S. Army combat infantryman, and German Shepherd Scout Dog Handler during the Vietnam War. While his war dog partners died in Vietnam, he wanted to keep their memories alive through the art pieces and continue to train dogs through the foundation.

Blue Owl Brewing in Austin, TX, is pet friendly. Dogs are welcome both outside on the patio and inside the tasting room. Blue Owl was started to make sour beers more approachable. Their souring style accentuates the beer rather than dominating your taste buds, to produce clean, well-balanced beers that retain the characteristics of their style.

Tejas Rodeo Company, located in Bulverde, TX, is pet friendly. The folks at Tejas refer to their show as the greatest show on dirt. Dogs are welcome to join you as you watch the spectacle, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. The rodeos perform each weekend, March through November.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a world-class, dog-friendly distillery in the heart of Austin, TX. Bring Fido to sit on the patio while you sip on spirits, listen to live music or grab something to eat from a food truck. Dog bowls are available on the patio to keep your pup hydrated.

Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor pet-friendly table at Safari Winery in Fredericksburg, TX. Enjoy a variety of handcrafted wines with your furry friend by your side. Be sure to check their schedule in advance as they often have live music.

Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor pet-friendly patio at Texas Legato Winery in Lampasas, TX. Enjoy a variety of handcrafted wines with your furry friend by your side. Be sure to check their schedule in advance as they often have live music.

Texas Heritage Vineyard is pet-friendly. This family and canine friendly winery in Texas Hill Country is one of the pet-friendly pitstops along Wine Road 290. You and your pooch are invited to stop in, have a drink or taste, and explore the wonders of 100% Texas wine. Texas Heritage Vineyard is open Sunday through Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

Located on the grounds of the Hill Country Art Foundation in Ingram, TX, is the dog-friendly Stonehenge II, a replica of Stonehenge standing at 90 percent the height and 60 percent the width of the original structure. Two 13-foot Easter Island heads stand nearby. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at this interesting site and throughout the grounds of the Hill Country Art Foundation.