Pet Friendly Attractions in Iowa

Pet Friendly Attractions in Iowa

Iowa has pet friendly attractions that you can experience with your four-legged kids! Since life’s journey is best shared with a pet, don’t leave them behind when taking in the attractions in IA. We’ve dug up pet friendly attractions in Iowa that are sure pet-pleasers!

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Top Pet Friendly Attractions in Iowa

Mason City, Iowa
The Kinney Pioneer Museum offers visitors a window into Iowa's past, with a display featuring thousands of artifacts. You can play with your (leashed) pooch outside on the museum gournds, however, he can't come into any of the site buildings.
Fredericksburg, Iowa
"Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam." If you've never seen a buffalo up close and personal, Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch can give you that chance. Roam with these massive beasts, and experience a bit of what the prairies used to be like. This working...
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
The Effigy Mounds Natural Monument features a whopping 2,526 acres of outdoor space to explore. It also offers a great cultural experience for those who wander down its trails. There are 206 Native American mounds to see, many of which are carved in ...
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
See incredible flora and fauna, and learn all about native Iowan habitats at the Indian Creek Nature Center. This center features a full 210 acres of unspoiled land, oncluding wetlands, prairies, forests and woodlands. Walk out onto one of the boardw...
Leighton, Iowa
Sip a delightfully handcrafted dry or semisweet wine in a beautiful natural setting at the Tassel Ridge Winery. Or, come for one of the special events the winery holds throughout the year. Dogs are allowed on the beautiful winery grounds, but they ar...
Bedford, Iowa
The Taylor County Historical Museum and Round Barn allows visitors to take a step back to a simpler time. This 4-acre complex has much to delight history buffs, students, and those who are simply nostalgic for bygone times. There is a charming 110-ye...
Clear Lake, Iowa
Who doesn't love a fun ride on the rails? Learn the history of the railroad at Iowa Trolley Park. See a variety of exhibits, and ride on speeders and handcars. Your pet is allowed to accompany you, provided he is well socialized with people and other...
Dubuque, Iowa
Iowa's Mines of Spain is a true nature lover's paradise. This national historic landmark features 10 different hiking tails, as well as an interpretive center educational programs, and an area just for viwing wildlife. Leashed pets on their best beha...
Cedar Falls, Iowa
The Hartman Reserve Nature Center offers a wealth of educational opportunities, as well as opportunities to simply enjoy the sunshine and the natural scenery. There is wildlife to see, habitats to explore, and paved and unpaved trails to wander down....
Urbandale, Iowa
Living History Farms takes you on a journey back in time, to what life was like on different types of fams throughout Iowa history. Bring your pooch to discover history with you -- just keep her on a non-retractable leash at all times, keep her out o...