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If you are visiting New Jersey’s capital city but cannot bear to leave your furry friend at home, you will not have to in Newark. It has never been easier for you and your pet to explore the city, with a variety of pet-friendly hotels and heaps of attractions and restaurants permitting well behaved pets.
Newark is well known for its cherry blossom trees, with Branch Brook Park containing 14 species of the trees and 4,300 individual plants. Best of all, the park is completely dog-friendly. Other local pet-friendly parks include Weequahic Park and the Riverfront Park, which offers great views of the river and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
If you and your pet find yourself hungry in Newark, be sure to visit one of the city’s many pet-friendly restaurants. Hell’s Kitchen Lounge will offer water bowls for your furry friend and many of the sides can be fed to your dog. Other restaurants within the city with pet-friendly seating include Iberia Tavern and Restaurant and Fornos of Spain.
The state of New Jersey is effortlessly beautiful and home to a variety of natural parks, many of which are pet friendly. With a car rental from Newark, you can explore destinations such as the Paterson Great Falls National Park. It contains a 77 foot high waterfall. Alternatively, you could visit the Hacklebarney State Park, which is a glacial valley containing gorges and hard-wood forests, where you can see another side to the wonderful New Jersey.
