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

Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Crowders Mountain in Kings Mountain, North Carolina allows you to explore its trails with your pup as long as he or she is kept on a six foot leash. Pets are not allowed in boathouses, changing areas, rinsing stations, swimming areas, restrooms, visi...
Wake Forest, North Carolina
The Cotton Company is an anchor in the downtown Wake Forest shopping district. With "yesterday's architecture and today's artisans," all the storefronts are locally owned and operated. People and their leashed pets are welcome to browse the shops, ...
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 ...
Cary, North Carolina
The Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve offers plenty of outdoor activities for pet parents and their pups. Visitors have access to over 3 miles of mulched nature trails, filled with scenic overlooks for viewing the Eastern Hemlock Trees, and plenty of o...
Charlotte, North Carolina
Latta Plantation/ Mountain Island Lake has the largest nature reserve in the Charlotte, NC area.  You and your pup will enjoy beautiful landmarks in the gem of an attraction.  It has 16 miles of trails.  Enjoy an afternoon of hiking...
Cary, North Carolina
With 310 acres of places to sniff and explore, this is one of the largest parks in Wake County. This park's design preserves nature and offers many types of recreational opportunities. Head out with your pooch for a walk, run, game of fetch or a re...
Charlotte, North Carolina
Learn about North Carolina history with your pooch with a tour of the Historic Rosedale Plantation in Charlotte, North Carolina. While pets are not allowed to tour the house, you and your pup are welcome to explore the gardens of the plantation, whic...
Asheville, North Carolina
Aretude Gallery is a great place to explore with your small dog if you are interested in avant-garde sculpture, painting, and photography. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this gallery features artwork from artists all over the world.
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....
Raleigh, North Carolina
Visit the North Carolina Art Museum Park with your pooch and experience a unique fusion of art and nature. Art in the park includes many modern statues, a garden, a forest of chairs and a cloud chamber. Other attractions include trailside signs with ...