Pet Friendly Virginia: Your Complete Dog Friendly Travel Guide!

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Booker T. Washington National Monument

Hardy, VA

On April 5, 1856, a child who later called himself Booker T. Washington, was born in slavery on this 207-acre tobacco farm. Visitors are invited to st... Read More

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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Forest, VA

Take a self-guided tour of Popular Forest, Thomas Jefferson's private retreat. See the octagonal house designed by Jefferson and the surrounding orna... Read More

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George Washington's Ferry Farm

Fredericksburg, VA

Visit George Washington's boyhood home, the 80-acre farm known as Ferry Farm. Self-guided tours allow you to explore the site at your own pace. You ... Read More

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Virginia Wineworks

Charlottesville, VA

Virginia Wineworks produces wines under the Virginia Wineworks label as well as the Michael Shaps label. In addition they offer custom wine making. "C... Read More

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Potomac Riverboat Company Canine Cruise

Alexandria, VA

Enjoy the charm and colonial ambiance of Alexandria with a 40-minute Seaport Cruise. Dogs ride free and are required to have a 6 foot flat leash.

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Beaches

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Little Island Park

Virginia Beach, VA

Dogs are welcome to enjoy the beach anytime after Labor Day weekend and before Memorial Day weekend. From the Friday before Memorial Day through L... Read More

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Willoughby Spit

Norfolk, VA

Policy:During the period of April 15 thru September 30 of each year, dogs on a leash are allowed on public beaches only before 9 AM and a... Read More

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First Landing State Park

Virginia Beach, VA

Dogs on a leash are allowed on unguarded portions of the beach with documentary evidence of rabies vaccination (required in Virginia Beach). Direction... Read More

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Virginia Beach Public Beaches

Virginia Beach, VA

During the Spring and Fall months (Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day weekend) dogs are invited to enjoy the public beaches and boardwalk area an... Read More

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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Virginia Beach, VA

Policy:Dogs and other pets are prohibited from April 1 to September 30. Pets are permitted October 1 to March 31 only. They must be on ha... Read More

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Breweries / Wineries

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Fabbioli Cellars

Leesburg, VA

The focus of this earth friendly, boutique winery is to grow and make world class wines and to share them in a comfortable, unpretentious and educatio... Read More

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Bluemont Vineyard

Bluemont, VA

Grab a seat on the porch or patio and take in the views while you enjoy the exceptional wines created here and the views of the Loudoun Valley.

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Honah Lee Vineyard

Gordonsville, VA

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Chatham Vineyards

Machipongo, VA

These high-density, European-style vineyards contain 32,000 Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot vines.

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Barboursville Vineyards

Barboursville, VA

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Off-Leash Dog Parks

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Sniffspot - Peaceful Acre

Leesburg, VA

Looking for a place to give your dog a chance to stretch their legs off-leash? Maybe they don't do so well at a traditional dog park? Well, here's ... Read More

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K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park

Woodbridge, VA

Fenced in dog park, separate area for small and large dogs over 20lbs. No water source plenty of parking.

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Barkhaus

Alexandria, VA

Everyone will have fun at Barkhaus. It is a bar and restaurant that includes both an indoor and outdoor off-leash dog park. Get a membership or day pa... Read More

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Prince William County Dog Park

Manassas, VA

This dog park is on the grounds of the county run animal shelter, but is open to the public, free of charge. It has a common entry area that is fenced... Read More

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Chris Greene Lake Park

Charlottesville, VA

Chris Greene Lake Park has a 1 acre fenced in area for dogs to run off-leash, with a roped water access for dogs to swim. Open until dark every day.

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Parks & Nature

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove On The Potoma

McLean, VA

The Memorial is located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, a Potomac River island in Washington, D.C. The grove consists of two parts. The first area, commemo... Read More

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Kenmore Estate And Gardens

Fredericksburg, VA

Visit the home built by George Washington's sister, Betty, and her husband, Fielding Lewis. The beautiful Georgian-style mansion once sat on 1,300 ac... Read More

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Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas, VA

In the summer of 1861, enthusiastic volunteers in colorful uniforms gathered to fight the first major land battle of the war. Confident that their foe... Read More

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Fairy Stone State Park

Stuart, VA

Fairy Stone Park's 4,537 acres offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. The lake offers swimming, fishing and boating. You can also hike ... Read More

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Breaks Interstate Park

Breaks, VA

This large park sits in Kentucky and southwestern Virginia. It has trails for wildlife viewing and biking as well as paddling on Laurel Lake.

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Shopping

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Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

Leesburg, VA

Outlet shopping at it's best, with 110 stores in a beautiful open-air setting. Leashed dogs are allowed in the common areas.

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Williamsburg Premium Outlets

Williamsburg, VA

Outlet mall that allows dogs in the common area. They must be leashed and cleaned up after.

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Stony Point Fashion Park

Richmond, VA

This inviting up-scale, open-air mall offers a dynamic mix of world-class merchants, including Louis Vuitton, Anthropologie, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sur la... Read More

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