Missouri may be the home of brewing behemoth Budweiser, but it’s a smaller operation that wins the big prize for best pet-friendly brewery in The Show-Me State. Bring your easygoing canine to Casual Animal Brewing Co. in Kansas City to curl up on one of the rugs inside while you sample a small batch beer made fresh, like the Brainy Yak Oatmeal IPA or Fluffle Kerfuffle Carrot Cake Porter. From the hanging baskets that dangle from the huge skylight to the bold original art on the walls, this hip joint is so comfortable and stylish you may end up staying for another. As an added bonus, Casual Animal donates $2 from every draft beer sold to local nonprofits.

Walk back to Hampton Inn and Suites Kansas City Downtown Crossroads for a comfortable night close to all the action.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park invites two- and four-legged friends to discover intriguing history and incredible geological features like sinkholes, caves, and natural bridges at Missouri’s most dog-friendly state park. Visit the ruins of a turn-of-the-century stone castle, hike along a series of trails and boardwalks, and have a picnic lunch overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. Kayaks are available for rent, and fishing is permitted near Lake Shelter. Before you call it a day, stop by the natural blue water of Ha Ha Tonka Spring and snap a photo for Fido’s Instagram.

Your canine camper can join you at primitive campsites at Ha Ha Tonka State Park Campground. He can also put his paws up at the well-appointed Lake House Hotel.

Dogs who love to learn new tricks will fit in at Purina Farms in Gray Summit. The Show-Me State’s premier pooch attraction invites pups and their owners to pick up a free visiting pet pack and plan an action-packed day out together. Then, make your way to the Incredible Dog Arena to witness the high-flying action of the Purina Incredible Dog Team. When the show is over, stroll through the interactive exhibits, take your good boy on a wagon ride, and stop by the gift shop to pick up some Purina swag. The facility hosts many special events throughout the year, including egg hunts and trick-or-treating.

Call it a day at the Hound Haus. Located ten minutes from Purina Farms, this dog-friendly Airbnb has hosted competing dogs in the past and aims to please even the highest caliber canine guest with hardwood floors and doggy motifs throughout.

Camp with Fido along the Meramec River at Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort, the most dog-friendly campground in Missouri. Some sites have direct river access, and dogs are welcome to join you on one of the resort’s float trips in a raft, canoe, or kayak. Just make sure your pup’s nails are trimmed so they don’t damage the boats. Stop by the camp store, Meramec Mercantile, to pick up canine essentials like a dog life jacket before you head out on the water. Once you’re back at camp, pick up hot dogs or a burger to share from the on-site restaurant, Paddler’s Bar & Grill, and enjoy a campfire at your tent, RV, or cabin. Dogs of any size are permitted at campsites for no additional fee, at cabins for an additional fee of $30 per pet, per stay, and in condos for an additional fee of $55 per pet, per stay.

Situated on the banks of the Missouri River, Platte Landing Dog Park in Parkville is the best dog park in Missouri. Two separate fenced spaces welcome dogs to crawl through tunnels, stomp over a wooden climbing bridge and get the zoomies on the grass. Once he’s had his fun, take your leashed pooch just beyond the park gates for a stroll along the five-mile pet-friendly walking trail.

Stay in this picture “pawfect” home with hardwood floors throughout, a welcoming outdoor balcony space, and views of Park Hill University from the fenced backyard.

People and pups who prefer the city to the countryside can still get their hiking fix at Gateway Arch National Park. Take a break on Fido’s Route 66 road trip in St. Louis to see The Show-Me State’s top trail to hike with your dog and most famous landmark. Leashed pups can explore trails, relax on a grassy hillside overlooking the Mississippi River, and have their photo taken with the iconic monument. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is the main trail in the park. This easy urban trail is under two miles and offers views of the impressive Arch and the Mississippi River.

Book a room overlooking the monument at Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch.

Hermann is famed for hosting an awesome pet-friendly Oktoberfest, but German beer isn’t the only beverage to be sipped in this picture book village. Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn allows pups to curl up in a variety of rooms, including deck-level cottage suites that allow easy access to an outdoor exercise area and a three-mile self-guided trail. Lewis and Finn, the inn’s resident Labradors, are on hand to make sure four-legged guests of Missouri’s best pet-friendly B&B receive a dog bed, treats at check-in, and a travel water bowl to take home. Wine lovers can get a taste for the region at nearby Stone Hill Winery.

Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay. Guests who are staying with pets for three or more nights will have their fee waived.

Billed as the world’s largest costumed canine promenade and the can’t miss dog event in Missouri, the Purina Pet Parade combines all the fun of Mardi Gras with all the “awwws” of dogs in outrageous outfits. The best-dressed pets will be honored as court members of the Mystical Krewe of Barkus. They'll also be invited to the Coronation Pageant at Soulard Market Park, where a King and Queen of Barkus will be crowned.

March all the way to Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, where dogs stay for free.

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