Pet Friendly Attractions in North Carolina

Pet Friendly Attractions in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 NC. We’ve dug up pet friendly attractions in North Carolina that are sure pet-pleasers!

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Top Pet Friendly Attractions in North Carolina

Franklin, North Carolina
Plan a fun day with your pup at dog friendly Gold City Gem Mine in Franklin, North Carolina. You can mine for gems and pan for gold with your pup as long as he or she is well behaved and leashed at all times. The mine also provides professional cu...
Asheville, North Carolina

If you are interested in fine-crafts, visit the Ariel Gallery in downtown Asheville, North Carolina with your pup. The gallery gives you a chance to shop and meet artists in a pet friendly environment.

Bryson City, North Carolina
Imagine you and your pooch paddling down the Nantahala River, as well as enjoying riverside dining, lodging, shopping, mountain bike rentals and lake kayaking.  You can even choose from a kayak or stand-up paddleboard to go on a scenic tour o...
Raleigh, North Carolina
Bring your pup with you to the Wakefield Wine Cellar to enjoy one of their 300 wines or a cold beer, all on the beautifully landscaped outdoor patio.  They also serve up freshly prepared dishes with a variety of local ingredients, handma...
Nags Head, North Carolina
Take your pup to explore the highest living sand dunes on the Atlantic Coast in Nags Head, NC at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Take in the stunning ocean and sunset views with your pet on top of the sand dunes, just make sure that your pup is on a lea...
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Enjoy a day with your pooch at an essentially pristine barrier island and estuarine system five miles southeast of Wilmington.  The island is dog friendly and can only be reached by boat. The island offers many attractions for you and your pu...
Bryson City, North Carolina
Rent a paddleboard for you and your pup in downtown Bryson City, for fun on the river or nearby on Fontana Lake!  The paddleboards very beginner friendly, and the knowledgeable staff can help any two-legged or four-legged adventurer stand up ...
Greenville, North Carolina
Knee Deep Adventures (DKA) is a dog friendly mobile kayak and stand up paddle board outfitter.  All dogs must have current vaccinations and pose no danger to other people, or animals. Be sure to bring along food and water for your dog, a...
Ivy, North Carolina
Stop at the Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway to enjoy one of the most stunning views of the parkway with your pup. Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna with your pooch and partake in a 1.5-mile round-trip hike on the popular trail, Craggy Pinn...
Raleigh, North Carolina
This unique venue within the City of Raleigh Parks is open to people and their pets seven days a week.  The Rose Garden can be reserved for special occasions, such as weddings, but is mostly filled with human and furry visitors on a daily bas...