Dog-Friendly Activities in Wisconsin

For on the water fun with your pup, Milwaukee Boat Line cruises welcome well-behaved, leashed pets on their dog-friendly public cruises. Enjoy the cityscape views of Milwaukee, WI, as you cruise along the Milwaukee River and out onto Lake Michigan. Dogs are welcome on all general cruises but restrictions apply for specialty voyages. Sightseeing tours are offered May through October.

Dells Boat Tours is more than a journey through scenery, history and legend. It's your opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Wisconsin Dells, WI in just about every way imaginable. From dog-friendly river tours to group outings, sunset cruises to special events, they offer a variety of ways to fire your imagination, dazzle your senses and exceed your expectations, and dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and there's enough room on the boat.

The dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park, located in Sturgeon Bay, WI, welcomes leashed pups to enjoy a section of the beach with their humans. The pet beach access is about a 0.75-mile walk from the parking lot. To reach this area, walk your pet from the parking area down the Red Trail and then onto the beach. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than eight feet at all times. A state park vehicle admission sticker is required for entrance to the park. Pets aren't permitted on the section of the beach from the nature center to the third beach access from April 1st to November 1st.

Check out the pet-friendly Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours in Sister Bay, WI. They offer sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises and live music cruises. The boat offers refreshments onboard and they're accessible for people in wheelchairs. They recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure for their tours of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Death’s Door and the many islands, bluffs and beaches surrounding Door County. Tours are offered at different times throughout the day, so make sure to check the calendar on their website for specific departure times.

Cave Point County Park is a dog-friendly attraction located in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This Door County recreation space features underwater caves, hiking trails and limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on a visit. Please clean up after your pets.

3 Sheeps Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Sheboygan, WI. Well-behaved leashed dogs can join you at a table inside or outdoors. They offer various craft beers such as IPAs, barrel-aged brews and a crushable lager.

OPE! Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in West Allis, WI. This self-proclaimed "super dog-friendly" brewery allows Fido to join you inside and out! The taproom is spacious and cozy with lots of seating. Their house-brewed beers include styles like kolsch, pale ale, IPA and stouts. They also make a variety of flavored hard seltzers. Check their website for a food truck and live music calendar.

Dodgeville, WI is home to the pet-friendly Governor Dodge State Park. With over 5,000 acres of land, your leashed pup will have plenty of hiking trails to enjoy. There are two designated pet swim and picnic areas where Fido is welcome to join you. Please note that dogs are not permitted in other beach or picnic areas, playground areas, and any park buildings. Popular activities include camping, hiking, fishing and more.

Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers, WI, features a designated dog-friendly beach area along Lake Michigan, located south of the lighthouse. Reaching the beach requires a short, easy to moderate walk on a trail. Once there, you’ll find parking, water access, restrooms, and cleanup bags, with plenty of space for dogs to play. Dogs must be leashed (8 feet or shorter) and under control. Pets aren't permitted in picnic areas, shelters, buildings, playgrounds, or on the Swales Nature Trail.

Take a dog-friendly, horse-drawn carriage tour with Fido of the beautiful Lost Canyon in Lake Delton, WI. Small dogs are welcome as long as they don't bark at the horses. Visitors will take a 30 minute ride through a mile of cliff-walled gorges. At the narrowest passages, the guides must talk the horses through the tight squeeze. In some spots, the sheer rock and sandstone walls have not been touched by the sun in more than 50,000 years. Carriages can carry up to 15 guests. Call ahead to confirm your dog's size is accepted before visiting.

Bring Fido to this award-winning craft brewery, tap room, and beer garden located in the Lambeau Field Stadium District of Green Bay, WI. They brew a unique variety of complex and delicious beer with new styles being tapped regularly on their 24-tap system. The patio is pet friendly and features picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, grassy space, and a convenient walk-up window for easy ordering with your pup. Heaters and fire pits are available in winter. They don't have a kitchen, but you're welcome to bring in your own food or enjoy a meal from the occasional food truck.

Bring Fido along for a tour of the Green Bay in Fish Creek, WI aboard the Quo Vadis with the pet-friendly Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours. Dogs are welcome to join their humans on all of the tours. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own refreshments aboard. Reservations are recommended.

The Brewing Projekt is a dog-friendly taproom in Eau Claire, WI. Your well-behaved leashed furry friend is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio for a beverage. They offer fresh, innovative beer along with various hard seltzers to try.

Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market is a dog-friendly activity in Fish Creek, WI. Bring your leashed pooch along with you to explore this beautiful farm and wander the rows of blossoming cherry and apple trees. Door County’s lakeside weather conditions and nutrient-rich soil lend it perfectly to growing fruit. At its height in 1958, the region produced 95% of the United States’ tart cherries. Lautenbach's keeps the tradition and heritage alive.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve, one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline, from Mequon up to Port Washington. Enjoy tremendous views along a 1/2 mile of 90- to 100-foot bluffs that look out onto Lake Michigan. Stroll across bridges over the gorge or down the gorge stairways to walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This 73-acre park offers plenty of hiking trails, boardwalks through the wetlands, picnic areas and restrooms.

Bring Fido to dog-friendly Outlets at the Dells in Baraboo, WI. This shopping mall offers a variety of brand name and designer outlet stores, where you and your leashed pup can browse for some great deals. Please keep in mind that pet policies may vary by individual stores, so be sure to ask first before entering with Fido.

Stone’s Throw Winery in Baileys Harbor, WI is a winery and tasting destination specializing in handcrafted wines made from premium California grapes. Dogs are welcome throughout the outdoors, as long as they're leashed and well-behaved. Meet the aptly-named winery pup, Merlot, sample a wide selection of wines, enjoy Italian-inspired small plates at their on-site wine bar, Vino!Vino!, stroll through the sculpture garden, or play a game of bocce.

The Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a pet-friendly protected natural area in Middleton, WI. Bring Fido while you explore the 160 acres of wooded hills, marshes, meadows, forests and prairies. Be sure to keep your pup on a six foot leash at all times and clean up after them.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Pattison State Park in Superior, WI. This 1,400-acre recreation area features the highest waterfalls in Wisconsin and the fourth-highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in walking the scenic hiking trails.

All Hands Sailing, located in Bayfield, WI, welcomes pets on private sailing excursions. Your canine companion will be treated like royalty while you enjoy a dog-friendly picturesque sail around the Apostle Islands. To ensure your pup’s safety, remember to bring a life jacket and take him for a walk before your journey, as the trips typically last half a day or longer.