Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Top 10 Dog Friendly Resorts


This is some great information that I found on www.dogfriendly.com as they have rated the Top 10 Dog Friendly Resorts in the United States. The rankings are based on accommodations, things to do with your dog, beaches, parks and dog-friendly patio dining. Dogfriendly.com was founded in 1998 providing dog travel information and paperback books.

  1. Carmel/Monterey, CA - many pet friendly accommodation. Off leash Carmel City Beach. You can shop and dine in luxury. Also, many hiking and walking options.
  2. Bar Harbor/Acadia, ME - In Acadia there are pet friendly National Parks. You can shop in historic downtown or take a ferry/boat cruise.
  3. Black Hills, SD - Lots of dog-friendly attractions and campgrounds. Mt. Rushmore and the Badlands National Park are worth visiting with a dog.
  4. St. Augustine, FL - You can tour the historic downtown or take a harbor boat cruise or ghost tour.
  5. Cape Cod, MA - You can take in Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard along with visiting Cape Cods National Seashore.
  6. Key West, FL - Dog-friendly attractions and quaint B & B's. See the Southernmost Point Monument.
  7. Charlottesville, VA - You can visit the estates of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry along with shopping at the downtown mall. The Shenandoah Park is nearby and also dog-friendly.
  8. Mendocino, CA - Stay at a pet-friendly B&B or walk the seaside town. You can also go to the beach or dine outdoors.
  9. Asheville/Blueridge, NC - You can tour the Blueridge Parkway, visit the Biltmore Estate grounds or shop at the Biltmore Village.
  10. Amarillo, TX - You can stay at the Big Texan Steak Ranch Motel or visit the Cadillac Ranch. If you like camping you can camp at the Palo Duro Canyon.
Other excellent travel places:
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
  • Mackinac Island, MI
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

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