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

Charlotte, North Carolina
Explore your adventurous side with your pooch and visit the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The park includes mountain biking and running trails, a climbing center, zip-lines, flatwater kayaking, high rope courses, a canopy tour, and a multiple-chan...
Manteo, North Carolina
Visit the stretches of pristine beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore with your pet in Manteo, North Carolina. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a 6 ft. leash. Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches....
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...
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Bring your pooch out to Grandad's Apples 'N Such and enjoy picking apples, finding just the right pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, wandering through Grandad's Barn & Country Store, and so much more!  Conveniently locate...
Emerald Isle, North Carolina

After a day at the beach, relax with your pup and explore the numerous walking trails of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. The trail provides a beautiful view of the sound for you and your leashed pet.

Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Spend the day exploring the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail in Kings Mountian, North Carolina with your pup. This pet friendly greenway consists of 5 miles of paved trail and soft-packed gravel which connects the City of Kings Mountain to Crowders Mount...
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...
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...
Durham, North Carolina
Bring your pup with you to walk around the 55 acres of beautiful gardens, located in the heart of Duke University.  Dogs are welcome to walk the grounds with their pet parents as long as they are on a leash and stay on the grass and path.&nbs...
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
Experience incredible 75-mile views and fantastic hiking trails with your pooch with a trip to Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Located in Hickory Nug Gorge, Chimney Rock is a 1000 acre pet-friendly scenic attraction. Dogs are allowed everywhere except ...