Bring Fido to the U.S. National Arboretum, where leashed pets are welcome to join you as you explore the 446 acres of gardens along 9.5 miles of pathways. Established in 1927 by an act of Congress, the arboretum acts as a place of scientific discovery and has more than 600,000 visitors annually. Be sure to explore the National Capitol Columns on permanent display and get a photo of your pooch for the ‘gram using #bringfido. Your pup isn’t allowed on tram tours of the arboretum, but you can drive or walk with him throughout the grounds. Admission is free.

Make the arboretum part of a weekend getaway and stay at the award-winning boutique Kimpton George Hotel, located near all of the capital’s sightseeing attractions. Your pup will be spoiled with a dog bed, bowls, treats, and waste bags, and there’s no additional pet fee.

Immerse yourself in nature with your leashed pup at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. Take a hike with Fido in the Sonoran Desert on five miles of trails and explore lush desert gardens, cacti, dramatic mountain vistas, streams, a desert lake, canyons and, of course, trees on the garden’s 372 acres. BTA is one of Arizona’s top tourism sites. Be sure to bring plenty of water for you and your pet so you can both stay hydrated. Admission to Boyce Thompson Arboretum is $24.95 for adults and kids 13+, $10 for children 5-12, and free for children under five and dogs.

Stay in nearby Superior at the dog-friendly Copper Mountain Motel, where every room has a balcony or private patio.

The North Carolina Arboretum offers 434 leafy acres for you and Fido to explore. This includes 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of hiking and biking trails within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. There are trails for all skill levels, and dogs are allowed on all of them. Take the Carolina Mountain Trail for an easy 2.4-mile stroll in the woods with man’s best friend. After Hurricane Helene, all gravel trails have reopened and The Arboretum continues to expand the open areas to visitors. There is no admission to the arboretum, but parking is $20.

Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park provides a comfortable spot to rest weary paws near the Arboretum and a short drive from downtown Asheville.

Visitors to the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden get to see a wide variety of trees and plants native to the Midwest and from all over the world. Formerly home to Rockford Nursery, this verdant spot now boasts more than 300 woody plant species on 155 acres. Stop by the visitor center for a trail map and then visit all of the amazing specialty gardens with your leashed dog. Admission costs $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and children; and is free for children under age two and dogs.

After visiting Northern Illinois’ top outdoor destination for families, relax and unwind with Fido at Hotel Weston RFD.

The Washington Park Arboretum is a dog-friendly urban oasis located on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a plethora of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. Leashed pets are welcome on the extensive trails of this beautiful recreation area, with plenty of benches for resting and lots of local wildlife. Admission is free.

Staypineapple Watertown University District Seattle provides a comfortable respite for you and your dog after your arboretum visit.

Bring Fido to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, a beautiful park and favorite Boston attraction. Explore the 281 acres of wooded walkways, trails and gardens with your leashed dog. He’ll find dog-level drinking fountains throughout the park to keep him hydrated. In addition to flora and fauna, the arboretum is home to coyotes and other wildlife. There is no admission charge to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, but donations are appreciated.

Book a room at AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cleveland Circle and make a trip exploring the rest of the best of all that dog-friendly Massachusetts has to offer.

Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas of Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest in Clermont, KY. The arboretum and forest feature over 40 miles of trails in a variety of geographic settings on 16,000 acres. Be sure to walk Fido to Thomas Dambo’s Forest Giants, three enormous sculptures made of repurposed and natural materials from the region. Admission is $15 per car.

Sleep at the pet-friendly Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South which has a grassy area for Fido.

Visit Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens’ 120-acre urban woodland and curated gardens with Fido and hike along seven trails covering three miles through 13 different ecosystems. The 136 acres that comprise JABG consist of freshwater and tidal marshes, upland hardwood forests, pine flatwoods, dry prairies, bottomland forests, live oak hammocks, and more. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day outside with your pup. Admission costs $3 per person, and
children three years and under are free.

Located nearby, Hampton Inn Jacksonville East Regency Square provides comfortable accommodations for you and your canine companions.