Summer Fun With Your Pet

What's more fun than traveling with your best friend? Nothing. We have done the research to help you have some fun this summer with your beloved family pet.

Block Island, RI

Block Island has some of the most beautiful pet friendly beaches on the East Coast and some great sea food places to sit outside to dine with Fido. The Blue Dory Inn on Dodge St is a cozy place to stay.

www.blockislandinns.com

Napa Valley, CA

For some fun on the opposite coast there is Napa Valley. Gorgeous scenery and wine! Stay at the Napa Winery Inn to be in the center of it all. Bouchaine Vineyards is pet friendly for an afternoon of wine tasting. 

www.napawineryinn.com

www.bouchaine.com

Ashville, NC

The home of The Blue Ridge Mountains, Ashville, NC is the perfect place to become one with nature. You and your pet can visit the North Carolina Arboretum's beautiful gardens and then stop off for some famous North Carolina BBQ at Luellas. Mountain Spring Cabins are cozy and pet-friendly.

www.ncarboretum.org

www.luellasbbq.com

www.rvcoutdoors.com/mountain-springs-cabins

Bend, OG

This small town is obsessed with dogs and they are allowed almost everywhere. The gorgeous Cascade Mountains are a scenic hike and Deschutes Brewery is just one of the many dog friendly restaurants you'll find. Stay at the Riverhouse Inn. 

www.deschutesbrewery.com

www.riverhouse.com

Key West, FL

"No Leash Required" on the famous Key West Dog Beach. After the beach be sure to visit Island Dogs Bar for live music and cocktails. Dogs are definitely allowed. The Margaritaville Key West will pamper you and your furry friend.

www.islanddogsbar.com

www.margaritavilleresorts.com

When traveling with a furry friend make sure to pack all the obvious and not so obvious things. Bring food, collapsible bowls, medicine, extra leash and collar with names and contact information. Just like you like your creature comforts so does your pet. Make sure to pack a favorite bed or blanket. Bring their favorite toy. Go for a test ride and make sure they get used to the car. If the only time your furry friend gets in the car is to go to the vet he might have a little anxiety. A few trips to get treats will quickly fix that. Most important when you get to your destination give your pet pal time to settle in. Stay with them for awhile to let them know this is a fun trip. This is a great time of year to explore the outdoors with your best friend.