Other Dog Activities in New York State

Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions in New York too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions in New York here.

Pet Friendly Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park offers scenic views of the falls in Niagara Falls, NY. You and Fido are welcome to explore their pet-friendly green spaces and footpaths around the park, and snap some photos together at this popular tourist attraction. For more adventurous pups, there are hiking trails that lead to the gorge like Goat Island Scenic Walk. Dogs must be leashed and have a current rabies vaccination in order to visit the park, and pets are not permitted inside buildings or on boardwalks.
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Pet Friendly Atwater Estate Vineyards
Atwater Estate Vineyards
Visit the dog-friendly Atwater Estate Vineyards along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail in Burdett, NY. Savor some of the area's finest wines with your pup by your side. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy scenic views with you in the outdoor tasting area.
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Pet Friendly Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Part of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards is a dog-friendly destination in Hector, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their wine-loving owners inside, in the fire pit seating area, at a picnic table or in an Adirondack chair. Enjoy sampling their selection of Riesling, cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. Their hours vary seasonally, so it's best to check their website or give them a call before visiting.
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Pet Friendly Avalon Nature Preserve
Avalon Nature Preserve
Avalon Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly spot in Stony Brook, NY. This natural conservation area has five diverse habitats and abundant native flora and fauna, offering multi-use trails. You can explore these pathways with your leashed furry friend.
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Pet Friendly Taughannock Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Trumansburg, NY. The waterfall of the same name is known to be one of the most outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a hike with you on the gorge and rim trails, offering spectacular views from above and below the falls. Two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by signage. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, boardwalks or guarded beaches.
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Pet Friendly The Getaway at Emerald Glen Farm
The Getaway at Emerald Glen Farm
The Getaway at Emerald Glen Farm was created especially for people who like to vacation with their dogs. The land was once home to an Iroquois tribe who lived near the beautiful Butternut Creek, a curvy stream filled with trout and abundant wildlife. The Creek winds through 175 acres of rolling meadows, winding trails, and a 2-acre spring-fed pond, all perfect surroundings for you and your furry friend to enjoy a great adventure.
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Pet Friendly Six Mile Creek Vineyard
Six Mile Creek Vineyard
Six Mile Creek Vineyard in Ithaca, NY, welcomes you to sample their award-winning wine in the pet-friendly tasting room with Fido. Relax in the shade of their covered, outdoor seating, or enjoy a walk on the grounds. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.
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Pet Friendly Barnstormer Winery
Barnstormer Winery
Located in a historic barn, Barnstormer Winery is a pet-friendly winery in Rock Stream, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside and outside of its laid-back tasting room. Enjoy sampling a flight of their wines along with a selection of local cheeses, cured meats, snacks and beverages. Barnstormer has a cat on the property, so dog owners should ensure Fido is friendly toward felines before heading to the winery.
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Pet Friendly Boundary Breaks Wine
Boundary Breaks Wine
Home to their very own fenced-in dog park, Boundary Breaks Wine in Lodi, NY, is one of the most pet-friendly vineyards in the country. Fido can exercise and play in the dog run and then join you for a glass of wine from the on-site tasting room, where you'll find a variety of dry reds and whites to sample.
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Pet Friendly WeBe Brewing Company
WeBe Brewing Company
WeBe Brewing Company welcomes well-behaved dogs inside their pet-friendly taproom in Geneva, NY. Be sure to say hello to Barley, the resident brew dog, while you enjoy sampling their craft beers on tap. They also have a menu featuring a few small bites to pair with your pint, such as popcorn, pretzel bites and nachos.
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Pet Friendly J.R. Dill Winery
J.R. Dill Winery
Bring Fido to the pet-friendly J.R. Dill Winery in Burdett, NY. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the tasting room, outside on their patio and throughout the grounds. They pride themselves on working with local friends and farmers to produce their high-quality wine, so come by and try their Dillicious White, Jabber Waulkie Rise, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
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Pet Friendly Macari Vineyards
Macari Vineyards
Macari Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Long Island in Mattituck, NY, is a dog-friendly winery where Fido is welcome to join you on the grounds and inside the tasting room. Enjoy a wine tasting paired with cheese and charcuterie on their beautiful grounds. Please ensure your pup is leashed at all times during your visit.
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Pet Friendly Sand City Brewing
Sand City Brewing
Sand City Brewing is a pet-friendly taproom in Northport, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outdoors while you enjoy a beverage. Beers include sours, IPAs, and more that you can order by pint or flight.
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Pet Friendly Art Omi
Art Omi
Art Omi is a pet-friendly, not-for-profit arts center with a 120-acre facility in Ghent, NY. Fido is welcome to tag along to explore the grounds and sculptures but must register for their dog pass program in the visitor center. Your furry friend can be off-leash in the architecture fields from October 1 until April 30 before 8:30 AM on weekdays.
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Pet Friendly Lake George Kayak Co.
Lake George Kayak Co.
Lake George Kayak Co. is a pet-friendly business in Bolton Landing, NY. Bring Fido for a water adventure in the Adirondacks with a canoe, kayak or SUP rental. Please be aware your pup may jump out, so you should be prepared to get them back in, and they should not be tied to your rental. Dog vests are recommended.
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Pet Friendly Six Harbors Brewing Company
Six Harbors Brewing Company
Six Harbors Brewing Company is a pet-friendly microbrewery in Huntington, NY. Indulge in a draught beer from the rotating list of delicious brews, including cider, pilsner, and lager. Dogs are welcome on a leash both inside and outside, as long as they are well-behaved. Grab a bite to eat from one of the rotating food trucks.
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Pet Friendly Buttonwood Grove Winery
Buttonwood Grove Winery
Bring your four-legged friend to visit the tasting room at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus, NY. Enjoy a glass of wine on their spacious, pet-friendly deck overlooking scenic Cayuga Lake, or stroll around beautifully landscaped grounds while absorbing the ambiance of the Finger Lakes Wine Region.
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Pet Friendly Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Located in a fully-restored, century-old barn nestled on the southeast side of Seneca Lake, Chateau LaFayette Reneau is dog friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and outside of the award-winning winery's tasting room in Hector, NY. The winery's selection includes Rieslings, reds, whites, sweet wines, rose and blush wines.
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Pet Friendly Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga is a pet-friendly cultural destination in New York. Bring Fido for a day out to learn about North America's military heritage by walking the grounds. Please note that your furry friend must always remain leashed and attended to. Your four-legged friends are not allowed in buildings, the King's Garden and the Carillon boat. Please refer to their website for seasonal hours.
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Pet Friendly Old Fort Niagara
Old Fort Niagara
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly grounds of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. This living history site features several preserved 18th-century buildings and over 280 years of Native American, French, British, and American history.
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