5 Pet-Friendly Destinations

It’s time to go on vacation, and you want to bring your furry best friend with you – why not have a pet-friendly vacation? From taking your pup on a boat to accompanying you while you go wine tasting, here are our picks for destinations for a pet-friendly vacation.

Key West, Florida

Do you and your your four-legged pal love to play in the water? Visit Key West, Florida and book a tour with Lazy Dog Adventures. Whether you choose to kayak or stand up paddle board as a pair, or in a tour group, you’ll be sure to have a fantastic time exploring the clear, blue waters surrounding Key West.

Book your stay at Best Western Hibiscus Motel.

Savannah, Georgia

History buffs will love taking your furry friend to uncover the history of Savannah, Georgia. Explore seven of Savannah’s iconic squares, historic Bull Street and other historic landmarks with your four-legged friend on the 1-mile Oliver Bentleys Historic Savannah Dog Walking Tour. Your tour guide will even point out dog-friendly establishments along the way, to enjoy during your stay in Savannah.

Book your stay at GLō Best Western Savannah-Gateway I-95.

Chicago, Illinois

Take your pooch on a boat! With Mercury’s Canine Cruise, voyage Lake Michigan and the Chicago River – soaking the sights and city of Chicago with dog-friendly highlights. If you travel at the beginning of October, there is a themed Halloween Canine Cruise with pumpkin dog treats and awards for best doggie costumes.

Book your stay at Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace.

Alexandria, Virginia

“George Washington loved dogs, and so do we,” boasts Mount Vernon. If you’re a historic buff with a pup, George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon is the perfect place to visit. Explore four beautiful gardens covering more than six acres, visit the farm and livestock or take a stroll by the Potomac River.

Book your stay at Best Western Plus Mount Vernon/Fort Belvoir.

Lodi, California

If you’re a wine connoisseur and would like to indulge while you bring your furry best friend, travel to Lodi, California. Known as the Zinfandel Capital of the World, you can taste over 100 different award-winning varietals at 85+ boutique wineries – many of which are dog-friendly. Jeremy Wine Co. is a place where you can try a wine flight and is also known for embracing furry friends, so much so that they used to have a social page dedicated to dogs that visit their winery.

Book your stay at Best Western Galt Inn.