10 Pet Friendly Vacation Destinations

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A pet-friendly retreat with beautiful walks, water taxis, and the Windjammer Surf Bar, where pets may dine while listening to the thundering waves.

#1 Rhode Island

Northeast vacation destination boasts beaches, cranberry bogs and delicious food. Take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard for more excitement with your pet.

#2 Nantucket, Massachusetts

See beaches, take a ferry trip and play in cranberry bogs. Visit Magic Gardens and Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia.

#3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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#4 Long Island, New York

Discover Long Island's pet-friendly beaches, hiking trails and historic homes. Enjoy doggy yoga, breweries and inventive meals at waterfront eateries.

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#5 Lake Placid, New York

Pet-friendly Town House Lodge, Captain Marney's boats, nature paths at Peninsula and John Brown Farm, Tail O' The Pup BBQ, and Rivermede Farm Market goodies.

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Gondola rides, scenic views from Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road, Alchemist brewery tour with canine companions, and off-leash fun at Hubbard Park. 

#6 Stowe, Vermont

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#7 Bar Harbor, Maine

Seaside Bar Harbour vacation spot offering leashed pet nature cruises, dog-friendly Acadia National Park and Bark Harbour pet store.

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#8 Chicago, Illinois

Lakeside city getaway: dog-friendly boat tours, Montrose Dog Beach, Gangsters and Ghosts Tours highlighting the city's history.

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Lake Erie city getway with 3,500 sqft dog park, Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail for lush walks, Taps & Tails Dog Bar with indoor/outdoor play, food and drinks.

#9 Cleveland, Ohio

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#10 Indianapolis, Indiana

This dog-friendly retreat combines city and wildlife. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park has art, nature, 3-mile canal loop, pedal boating, drive-in movies.

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