The Top 5 Places to Take Your Dog in the DMV
Who wants to leave home without their pup? I know I don’t! If that sounds like you, then here are some of the top spots where you and your canine companion can come with you on adventures into the great outdoors! These dog-friendly locations also serve as wonderful spots to capture timeless memories and are usually teeming with other dog parents like you!
Bon Air Park Rose Garden
This stunning location features a large and well-tended rose garden in addition to large grassy play areas and trails to walk with your pup. There’s plenty of shade to be had along the paths for the hot days to stay off the pavement and out of the sun. The scenery was flawless, so it’s no surprise that this location is also a favorite for many photographers as well! If you find yourself in Arlington, Virginia with your pup, this is the place to go!
Lake Accotink Park
Though technically outside of the beltway, Lake Accotink park in Springfield is not to be missed! The area offers covered pathways and plenty of off-path adventures. The many tributaries of create some truly wonderful terrain and scenery that you and your dog are sure to enjoy hiking through! For more information, check out their website!
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie
Looking for a cool place to sit down, grab a bite, and maybe a drink while your dog plays off-leash? Look no further than this beautiful outdoor French restaurant right in the heart of the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. Not only will your pup enjoy the time out, they will also have the opportunity to make plenty of friends in the area, also known as “Dog Ray” by the locals.
To learn more, head over to their website or follow them on instagram!
Snouts & Stouts
With the extreme weather in the DMV, it may not always be ideal to head outside, but your pup still needs to run around! Pop on in to Snouts & Stouts, located right next to the Shirlington Dog Park. This dog-friendly bar doubles as an indoor dog park! Serving all-day breakfast, standard American faire, refreshing drinks, and a delightful dog menu, you and your pup may never want to leave! Good news for your pup, Snouts ‘n Stouts also offers doggy daycare! What’s better than coming home from your job to pick-up your playful pup and grab some good grub? If you’re interested, head on over, first visit is always free! More information available on their website or follow them on instagram for the latest updates on dog-friendly events that they’re hosting.
Lake Artemesia
On the Maryland side, just outside of College Park, is Lake Artemesia. Plenty of foliage offers reprieve from the harsh sun and a cool path for your pup to enjoy. Because the path wraps all the way around the lake, the beauty of the lake will peak at sunrise and sunset where it achieves that warm glow during golden hour that is pure magic. For more information on this public park, check out their website.
