Just a few days ago I wrote about the top 10 dog-friendly beaches and now Dogfriendly.com has released their top 10 dog-friendly resort regions in the U.S.. So if you still haven't made your summer vacation plans, maybe this will give you some ideas.
The rankings are determined by the DogFriendly.com staff and take into account the quality of a complete dog-friendly vacation including accommodations, things to do with your dog, beaches, parks and dog-friendly patio dining.
10. Chattanooga TN -Walk Rock City Gardens with your dog. Visit Ruby Falls. Shop and dine in downtown.
9. Mendocino CA – Stay in a pet-friendly B&B. Walk the quaint seaside town. Go to the beach and dine outdoors.
8. Sedona / Grand Canyon AZ – Many pet-friendly resorts in Sedona. Take a Jeep tour and shop downtown. Hike the rim of the Grand Canyon a few hours away.
7. Virginia City NV – Ride a 1800’s train and a stagecoach ride. Walk the wooded sidewalks and shop in the old west.
6. Bar Harbor/Acadia ME – Pet-friendly Acadia National Park. Shop and dine in downtown. Ride a number of cruises and take the local bus with your dog.
5. Colorado Springs CO – Visit the Garden of the Gods Park and Seven Falls. Shop at the Prominade Shops at Briargate. Drive to the top of Pike’s Peak.
4. Carmel / Monterey CA – Off-leash Carmel City Beach one of the nation’s best. Many walking and hiking options. Shop and dine in luxury with your dog.
3. St Augustine FL – Dog-friendly shopping and dining. Take a boat cruise and a ghost tour. Visit the Fountain of Youth.
2. Black Hills SD – Lots of pet-friendly attractions and camping. Visit a car museum with your dog. See Badlands National Park.
1. Cape Cod MA – Visit Cape Cod National Seashore. Pet-friendly ferries and beaches. Also Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
