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

Burlington, Iowa
Kids, geology enthusiasts and nature lovers all love Starr's Cave Park and Preserve. With 200 acres of land, three caves and unusual limestone formations to explore, it's easy to see why. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed throughout t...
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 ...
Amana, Iowa
This spectacuar site offers a touch of Old World Europe, right in the heart of Iowa. The Amana Colonies feature seven authentic communal German villages, with a number of nearby museums, restaurants and shops to visit. The area also features a dog fr...
Monticello, Iowa
If you're looking for the perfect picturesque spot for a walk or a picnic, you can't do better than Riverside Gardens. This volunteer-run garden features walking trails, a picninc area, a wishing well, and over 30 beds of colorful flowers. Your pup i...
Greenfield, Iowa
See Iowa's unique contributon to flight at the Iowa Aviation Museum. This neat museum is perfect for both kids and little kids grown tall. It features a wide array of exhibits, as well as vintage aircraft displays. Pleasant, trained, well-mannered pu...
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...
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.
Lorimor, Iowa
Mount Pisgah/Mormon Trail had humble beginnings as a waystation, way back in the 1800s. The area eventually became a Mormon settlement, and today it's a memorial, museum, and educational site. Pets are allowed to roam the grounds with you, just keep ...
Rockford, Iowa
The Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve and Center offers visitors a fascinating and rare experience. This is one of only three known places in the country where the public can come and collect fossils. There are 400 acres and several collecting areas t...
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...