Alabama<\/strong><\/h2>\nDreams come true in Alabaster\u2014the second town in the nation to receive a Beneful Alabaster Dream Dog Park<\/strong>. The $500,000 facility in suburban Birmingham<\/a> features synthetic turf, splash pads, tunnels and hoops. After a romp in the park, spring for a night at the Pampered Pet Resort<\/strong> in nearby Hoover, where each themed suite has its own TV.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Alaska-The-Lakefront-Anchorage.jpg\")
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Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Last Frontier for four-legged fun is University Lake Dog Park<\/strong> in Anchorage<\/a>. Run through the field, trot around the mile-long path or take a dip in the lake. And because sled dogs aren\u2019t the only ones who deserve pampering, treat your BFF (best Fido forever) to a room with a view at the pet-friendly Lakefront Anchorage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/arizona-grand-canyon.jpg\")
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Arizona<\/strong><\/h2>\nCheck an item off Fido\u2019s bucket list with a visit to the Grand Canyon. The South Rim is the most pet-friendly, with dogs allowed on most trails and campgrounds, as well as at the Yavapai Lodge<\/strong><\/a>. After an epic hike, head back to the big city for a meal at the OHSO Brewery and Distillery. <\/strong>Its four Phoenix-area locations offer perks like dog bowls and treats, plus lawn games and craft beer for you. End the day, walk Fido’s weary bones into the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix<\/strong><\/a> where all animals are welcome regardless of size and weight. Arrange dog walks through the concierge.<\/p>\nArkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nCanine Country Club<\/strong> is as swanky as it sounds. Schedule a ride on the Bark Bus, and your pooch will be chauffeured to this doggie daycare and boarding facility in Roland, about a half hour outside of Little Rock<\/a>. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 4 \u00bd acres of fields and dog playground equipment, plus spa services.<\/p>\n![\"Female](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/california-fairmont-miramar-hotel-pet-massage.jpg\")
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California<\/h2>\n
The Bungalow restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hottest places to dine in LA, but its menu of Cal-fresh eats pales in comparison to the hotel’s pet menu, which includes New Zealand venison, an 8-ounce filet of beef and desserts like peanut butter petit fours, handmade truffles and organic frozen yogurt. Other perks include pet room service and, if you’re looking for posh doggy spa treatments, the hotel’s partner Healthy Spot<\/a> offers blueberry facials, massages, pawticures and mud baths for your little buddy. The hotel also hosts doggy weddings\u2014complete with complimentary tuxes and tiaras. Bow WOW!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Photo courtesy of the Pines Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n
Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhy should your<\/em> Instagram feed get all the likes? Pines Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in Beaver Creek lends guests a GoPro attached to a harness for a dog\u2019s-eye view of your vacation. There\u2019s also a Polaroid camera available to snap a pic of your pal \u201csigning\u201d the hotel\u2019s guest book with his paw.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Conneticut-Trover-Theresa-White.jpg\")
Trover photo by Theresa White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nConnecticut<\/strong><\/h2>\nTreat your dog to an off-leash frolic Jennings Beach<\/strong> in Fairfield, the only local beach that lets dogs run unrestrained (from October 1 to March 31). Folks come from miles around to let their dogs experience this freedom, so it\u2019s a good chance for your pup to socialize. After your outing, splurging on a night at the pet-friendly Omni New Haven at Yale<\/strong><\/a> is a smart move.<\/p>\nDelaware<\/strong><\/h2>\nLife\u2019s a beach at Fenwick Island State Park<\/strong>, where the uncrowded Atlantic shores make for a light-hearted romp in the waves. When you\u2019re dog tired, head to the park\u2019s campgrounds or cross state lines to the pet-friendly Fenwick Inn<\/strong><\/a> in Ocean City, Maryland.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/florida-pamper.jpg\")
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Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\nPamper your pet with a day of indulgence at Chateau Poochie Dog Resort & Spa<\/strong> in Pompano Beach<\/a>, where crystal chandeliers and flat-screen TVs are just the beginning. Spa treatments like aromatherapy, waxings, blueberry facials and \u201cextreme makeovers\u201d will have your pet feeling\u2014and perhaps looking\u2014like a whole new canine. When it comes to food, the spa\u2019s holistic nutrition advisor will get your dog\u2019s body beach-ready.<\/p>\nRELATED:<\/strong> These are America’s pet-friendliest cities<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia<\/strong><\/h2>\nYour pooch will have a peachy time at Atlanta\u2019s Ellis Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, where four-legged guests can hobnob on their own floor. The downtown location is within barking distance of dog-friendly spots including restaurants, parks and doggie daycares.<\/p>\n![\"ORB_Rewards_JustLikeThat_BeachChairs_onad_600x100_20180718\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ORB_Rewards_JustLikeThat_BeachChairs_onad_600x100_20180718.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery item at the Hawaii Dog Bakery<\/strong> in Honolulu<\/a> is baked woof love (their words not ours) and that includes everything from sweet potato pupcakes, huli chicken roll-over rolls and made-to-order specialty cakes, which means if you’re heading to the Aloha State for Fido’s birthday, he can dig into his own personalized b-day cake as he romps around on the fine white sands at off-leash Kailua Beach Park<\/strong>. Want to really spoil him rotten? Check yourselves in at Hyatt Place Waikiki<\/strong>, where pet-friendly ocean view rooms offer balconies with a view of, let’s be honest, paradise.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/idaho-dogs-on-a-trail.jpg\")
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Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\nNicknamed the City of Trees, Boise<\/a> is just the place for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy some fresh air. Start with a jaunt along one of the off-leash trails on the scenic Ridge to Rivers<\/strong> trail system. Next, head to the retro West Side Drive-In and<\/strong> treat Fido to the Lassie Patty. Finally, retire to Oxford Suites Boise<\/strong><\/a>, where the dog-loving staff and ample green space will have Fido feeling right at home.<\/p>\nIllinois<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine taking in Chicago\u2019s striking skyline while you and your pooch nosh on a delicious picnic lunch in one of the city\u2019s most beautiful lakefront parks. That\u2019s what you get with Hilton Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cFur Mama\u201d program, which provides guests with a \u201cBone Appetite Doggy Bag\u201d packed with dog-friendly foods, ready to tote to nearby Grant Park. Come dinner time, the hotel offers a list of area restaurants that welcome four-legged friends, so your pal will never have to be left behind come mealtime.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/indiana-open-field.jpg\")
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Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pet craves wide open spaces, she\u2019ll love Auntie Barbara\u2019s Bed, Bath & Biscuit <\/strong>in Lowell, about 40 minutes south of Lake Michigan. Schedule a 30-minute \u201cprofile interview\u201d at the 10-acre property, and if she passes, she\u2019ll enjoy the pool, off-leash socialization and monthly visits from Dr. Daniel King, who specializes in animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and more. Talk about a moment of zen.<\/p>\nIowa<\/h2>\n
Beaches in Iowa? Yes! And several of them are dog friendly. Indulge your BFF with some fun in the sun at Buffalo Shores Beach<\/strong> near Davenport along the Mississippi River where you can enjoy beach time, picnics and boating. Davenport is, overall, one of the Hawkeye State’s most pet-friendly destinations, so after all that play, turn in for the night at one of the city’s pet-friendly hotels. The Blackhawk<\/a>, a “hipstoric” downtown hotel, has hosted presidents in the past, and now will host your furry friend under 40 pounds for a fee of $50.<\/p>\nKansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nToto, we\u2019re in not among the general public anymore. At the members-only Chisholm Creek Pup Park<\/strong> in Wichita<\/a>, your BFF can romp through 10 acres of agility equipment, shade trees, a swimming pond and more. Too tired to go home? Enroll in Chisholm Creek Pet Resort\u2019s<\/strong> doggie daycare or overnight care for a private suite with a private patio, flat-screen TV, webcam and bedtime tuck-ins. Joined at the hip? Stay together at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita<\/strong><\/a> smack in the middle of downtown.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/kentucky-birthday-dog.jpg\")
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Kentucky<\/strong><\/h2>\nBarks on Bauer<\/strong> in Louisville<\/a> treats your pup with the Southern hospitality she deserves. The doggie daycare and in-home pet care service pampers your pooch with dinners of chicken, brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus peanut butter-banana ice cream at bedtime. (Um, we\u2019d eat all that.) Working on your BFF\u2019s birthday? Don\u2019t sweat it. The daycare will treat your pet to a birthday hat, bandana, toys and even a cake from nearby Three Dog Bakery<\/strong>. Put your tired pooch to bed at the dog-friendly 21c Museum Hotel<\/strong> which doubles as a gallery of 21st century art. Onsite restaurant Proof on Main is legit fantastic so make sure you fill a doggie bag for Fido.<\/p>\nLouisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s easy being dog-friendly in the Big Easy, so take your pooch on a N\u2019awlins getaway. Start with coffee and beignets al fresco at the original Cafe Du Monde<\/strong>. Next, pick a tour\u2014from architecture tours to horse-drawn carriage rides\u2014there are plenty of pet-friendly options. Then spring for a room at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans<\/strong><\/a>, which offers pet beds, chew toys, designer collars and other amenities to make your pet\u2019s trip just jazzy.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/maine-dog-in-bed.jpg\")
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Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\nBook the INNcredible Pet Package at Inn by the Sea<\/strong><\/a> in Cape Elizabeth near Portland, and your dog will be inn<\/em> for a treat. The package includes two nights in pet-friendly accommodations (with a raised LL Bean dog bed), a 30-minute in-room massage (for your dog, not you), dinner from the pet menu and pet turn-down service with a locally made treat. Sounds fetching.<\/p>\nMaryland<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen Fido needs a break from the dog-eat-dog world of politics, he can seek solace at Olde Towne Pet Resort<\/strong>. This dog- and cat-friendly getaway has three DC-area locations, including one in North Bethesda. Your pal can cool off in a bone-shaped pool at doggie day camp; try his hand\u2014er, paw\u2014at the agility course; and spend the night in a luxury boarding suite, complete with his own TV, turndown service and a webcam so you can see the fun you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Massachusetts-BarkBoulud-Leise-Jones-copy.jpg\")
#BarkBoulud | Photo courtesy of Leise Jones<\/p><\/div>\n
Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s always the year of the dog at the swanky Mandarin Oriental, Boston<\/strong><\/a>, with \u201cdoggie dining\u201d menus, pooch pillows and a map of local dog-friendly attractions. When you\u2019re ready to hit up the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Bar Boulud<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to leave Spot in his room. With a special Canine Caf\u00e9 Menu (watermelon pupsicle, anyone?) and dog-friendly photo props, it\u2019s no wonder #BarkBoulud is trending.<\/p>\nMichigan<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou\u2019ve got your dog and a glass of wine; what else do you need? At Hickory Creek Winery <\/strong>in Buchanan (about a half hour from southwest Michigan’s beautiful Harbor Country), enjoy a glass of small-batch wine without leaving your pooch behind. Continue your BFF date with a visit to Water Street Coffee<\/strong> in downtown Kalamazoo, where the shaded patio and dog biscuits will make you both want to sit and stay.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Looking for a fetching getaway with Fido? Click here for more woof-worthy travel stories!<\/a><\/p>\nMinnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\nAbout an hour outside of Minneapolis<\/a> you\u2019ll find Top Dog Country Club<\/strong>, whose suites feature plush, wrought-iron framed beds, heated floors and incandescent lighting. The club offers year-round fun, from swimming and sheep-herding in summer to dog coats for the snowy winters. After he\u2019s tuckered out, retire Fido to his room, where soothing music is pumped 24 hours a day. Into classical, jazz or blues? Join the club.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/missisippi-beach.jpg\")
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Mississippi<\/strong><\/h2>\nMake a splash with a visit to Waveland Beach<\/strong><\/a>. This small, under-the-radar beach welcomes dogs, so it\u2019s the perfect place for your pup to cool off away from the crowds. After your fun in the sun, head to the nearby Blind Tiger Restaurant <\/strong>in Bay St. Louis, where you and your bestie can share surf-and-turf on the pet-friendly patio.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/missouri-walk-around-a-park.jpg\")
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Missouri<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe cultured canine will appreciate a leashed walk through Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park<\/strong> at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a>. Later, your furry friend can let loose with a run and swim at the 53-acre off-leash Shawnee Mission Dog Park<\/strong>. And when Fido is ready to hit the hay, head to Caroline\u2019s Pampered Pet Motel<\/strong> in Ozark, which will spoil your pooch rotten with raised beds, music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/montana-dog-rafting.jpg\")
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Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn Missoula<\/a>, get ready for some outdoor, off-leash fun with your favorite roll dog. Run and swim through 6 acres at Jacobs Island Bark Park<\/strong>, explore Pattee Canyon<\/strong>, go rafting down the Blackfoot River<\/strong> and head to the locally owned store Go Fetch!<\/strong> for some re-tail<\/em> therapy. Best. Day. Ever.<\/p>\nNebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Cornhusker State offers plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Start with a stroll through Omaha\u2019s Old Market<\/strong>, the city\u2019s arts and entertainment district featuring a riverfront walking trail and plenty of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Next, enjoy the greenery at Mulhall\u2019s<\/strong>, a garden nursery that welcomes dogs with treats and padded shopping carts. Finally, settle in for a stay at the pet-friendly Magnolia Hotel Omaha<\/strong><\/a>, where Fido can enjoy the creature comforts of this historic property without an additional pet fee.<\/p>\nNew Hampshire<\/strong><\/h2>\nAssigned playgroups, scheduled nap times and individual cubbies may sound like the curriculum at your child\u2019s preschool, but they\u2019re actually part of the day care schedule at the Yellow Dog\u2019s Barn <\/strong>in Barrington<\/a>, about a half our west of Portsmouth. Overnight guests can book a cabin at the property\u2019s Dog Town<\/strong>, where accommodations include raised beds, soothing music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/nevada-ready-for-dog-treats.jpg\")
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Nevada<\/h2>\n
As sure as the slot machines will take all your money, over-the-top dog perks abound in Sin City. At the luxury Delano Las Vegas<\/a>, a tower located within Mandalay Bay, dogs are greeted with treats, waste bags and a Doggie Delights Menu from which their people can order them up treats like the Pooch Patty, Bark-A-Roni and Fido’s Frittata\u2014and then chase it with a half hour dog walk courtesy of the concierge. Butler services are also available.<\/p>\nNew Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\nWith seven locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel<\/strong> is top dog. Book a luxury suite, decked out with framed art, where Spot can watch Animal Planet or just gaze out his window into the great outdoors. For some variety, he can socialize in the courtyard or indulge in a shampoo at the hotel\u2019s salon.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-mexico-white-sands-national-monument.jpg\")
White Sands National Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
New Mexico<\/h2>\n
Imagine letting Fido roam wild among an endless sea of gorgeous white sand dunes. Perhaps the most Instagrammable park in the US, White Sands National Monument<\/strong> is made up of 275 square miles of gypsum crystals where leashed dogs can wander among pet-friendly trails or explore the monument via ranger-led tours. It may not sounds at spoiling as the Hos-PET-ality package at the Lodge at Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>, but trust us, your dog will love it.<\/p>\nNew York<\/h2>\n
What’s that we see keeping Wellington, the resident bulldog at the Crowne Plaza HY36<\/a><\/strong> in NYC, warm on harsh winter days? Why, a fashionable winter jacket, of course. Wellington’s threads are part of the hotel’s “Coats for Canines” program which loans out stylish outerwear as part of the hotel’s commitment to dog friendliness. Over the top? Maybe. Perfect for trendy hounds and their people? Fur<\/em> sure.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat’s the most lavish way to spend a day in North Carolina? Hanging out at the Biltmore Estate<\/strong> in Asheville<\/a>, of course. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the home, but leashed pets are allowed to roam the expansive and perfectly manicured grounds with their people and dine on the patios at Bistro<\/strong> and Cedric’s Tavern<\/strong>.<\/p>\nNorth Dakota<\/h2>\n
How about spoiling Fido with a nearly-150-mile hiking trail that meanders through rugged peaks, lush valleys, expansive prairie, undulating rivers, pristine badlands and even ice caves? The Maah Daah Hey Trail<\/strong> begins in Watford City<\/a> and offers jaw-dropping scenery for people and their dogs in western North Dakota (although the portion that runs through Theodore Roosevelt National Park is off limits to companion animals) and will likely bring Fido face to face with other dogs\u2014prairie dogs that is.<\/p>\nOhio<\/strong><\/h2>\nA poolside cabana outfitted with a loveseat and fireplace? Sounds like you and your pet would have a nice stay, except that you won’t be there. The Barkley<\/strong>, a pet hotel and day camp in Cleveland<\/a> offers everything from pawdicures to bedtime stories to trans-paw-tation to and from the resort. The 16,000-square-foot facility provides ample room for playtime and some rooms surround a soothing fountain. Felines are also welcome; they hang out at Kitty City.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/oklahoma-deep-deuce-dog-park.jpg\")
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Oklahoma<\/h2>\n
Every major city has that one hotel where presidents, celebrities and other top dogs (get it?) stay while they’re in town and in Oklahoma City that accommodation would be the Skirvin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Not only is this downtown gem a historic stunner and just two blocks from Deep Deuce Dog Park<\/strong>, but its Pampered Pooch Package includes treats and biscuits, an in-room pet pillow and a loaned bowl for food and water.<\/p>\nOregon<\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom cafes serving puppiccinos to a beer hall hosting an annual “Dogtoberfest,” Portland might be the first city that actually treats pets better than people. Imagine indulging Fido in a bubble bath, pawdicure, massage and an overnight in her own 70-square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, individual climate control and DOGTV. It’s all available at Sniff Dog Hotel<\/strong> just north of the happening Pearl District. Jealous? You should be.<\/p>\nPennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\nDog brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. At restaurant Square 1682<\/strong> in Philly, summertime ushers in the enormously popular Bring Your Own Dog Brunch<\/strong> featuring a doggy menu with items like eggs ‘n’ taters with bacon and peanut butter biscuits. Wondering where to stay in the City of Brotherly Love? Don’t worry: Square 1682 is located within the pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> where food and water bowls are delivered to your room and pet-sitting, walking and grooming can be arranged through the concierge.<\/p>\nRhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pooch think he’s straight out of the Gilded Age, spoil him rotten with a weekend in upper crust Newport. Here’s the plan: Take him to KJP Flagship Store<\/strong> at Bowen’s Wharf for a stylish bandana; then board a boat and sail around the harbor with dog-friendly Gansett Cruises<\/strong>; hit the pooches-allowed patio at O’Brien’s Pub<\/strong> (where dogs are given a special treat); end the day with a luxury stay at the legendary (and Fido friendly) Grace Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GC1_5525-Gary-Coleman-whirlin.jpg\")
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark | Photo courtesy of Gary Coleman<\/p><\/div>\n
South Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nSticky South Carolina heats up like a low country boil much of the year so the best indulgence for Fido is keeping him cool. In September, both Splash Island Waterpark<\/strong> and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark<\/strong> near Charleston<\/a> offer “Dog Day Afternoon,” an annual event in which both parks open their pools, wading areas and lazy rivers to pooches. Retire in style at the exquisite and pet-friendly Grand Bohemian Autograph Collection which is just steps away from the pet-friendly Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong> happening Saturdays at Marion Square and Fido-friendly joints like coffee shop Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer<\/strong> and Poogan’s Porch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/south-dakota-under-canvas-mount-rushmore.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/p><\/div>\n
South Dakota<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs aren\u2019t all too different from us\u2014they love a little rugged adventure but they also love curling up in some comfortable bedding at night. In Keystone, you\u2019ll both get exactly that with a night at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/strong><\/a>, where dogs are more than welcome. The new glamping tentalows, located adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, offer full baths and a wood-burning stove, while the grounds offer picnic areas with grills, views of Mount Rushmore and a social center with a restaurant, games, nightly live music and s’mores around the fire pit.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of the Lakefront Anchorage<\/p><\/div>\n
Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Last Frontier for four-legged fun is University Lake Dog Park<\/strong> in Anchorage<\/a>. Run through the field, trot around the mile-long path or take a dip in the lake. And because sled dogs aren\u2019t the only ones who deserve pampering, treat your BFF (best Fido forever) to a room with a view at the pet-friendly Lakefront Anchorage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Arizona<\/strong><\/h2>\nCheck an item off Fido\u2019s bucket list with a visit to the Grand Canyon. The South Rim is the most pet-friendly, with dogs allowed on most trails and campgrounds, as well as at the Yavapai Lodge<\/strong><\/a>. After an epic hike, head back to the big city for a meal at the OHSO Brewery and Distillery. <\/strong>Its four Phoenix-area locations offer perks like dog bowls and treats, plus lawn games and craft beer for you. End the day, walk Fido’s weary bones into the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix<\/strong><\/a> where all animals are welcome regardless of size and weight. Arrange dog walks through the concierge.<\/p>\nArkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nCanine Country Club<\/strong> is as swanky as it sounds. Schedule a ride on the Bark Bus, and your pooch will be chauffeured to this doggie daycare and boarding facility in Roland, about a half hour outside of Little Rock<\/a>. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 4 \u00bd acres of fields and dog playground equipment, plus spa services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
California<\/h2>\n
The Bungalow restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hottest places to dine in LA, but its menu of Cal-fresh eats pales in comparison to the hotel’s pet menu, which includes New Zealand venison, an 8-ounce filet of beef and desserts like peanut butter petit fours, handmade truffles and organic frozen yogurt. Other perks include pet room service and, if you’re looking for posh doggy spa treatments, the hotel’s partner Healthy Spot<\/a> offers blueberry facials, massages, pawticures and mud baths for your little buddy. The hotel also hosts doggy weddings\u2014complete with complimentary tuxes and tiaras. Bow WOW!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of the Pines Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n
Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhy should your<\/em> Instagram feed get all the likes? Pines Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in Beaver Creek lends guests a GoPro attached to a harness for a dog\u2019s-eye view of your vacation. There\u2019s also a Polaroid camera available to snap a pic of your pal \u201csigning\u201d the hotel\u2019s guest book with his paw.<\/p>\nTrover photo by Theresa White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nConnecticut<\/strong><\/h2>\nTreat your dog to an off-leash frolic Jennings Beach<\/strong> in Fairfield, the only local beach that lets dogs run unrestrained (from October 1 to March 31). Folks come from miles around to let their dogs experience this freedom, so it\u2019s a good chance for your pup to socialize. After your outing, splurging on a night at the pet-friendly Omni New Haven at Yale<\/strong><\/a> is a smart move.<\/p>\nDelaware<\/strong><\/h2>\nLife\u2019s a beach at Fenwick Island State Park<\/strong>, where the uncrowded Atlantic shores make for a light-hearted romp in the waves. When you\u2019re dog tired, head to the park\u2019s campgrounds or cross state lines to the pet-friendly Fenwick Inn<\/strong><\/a> in Ocean City, Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\nPamper your pet with a day of indulgence at Chateau Poochie Dog Resort & Spa<\/strong> in Pompano Beach<\/a>, where crystal chandeliers and flat-screen TVs are just the beginning. Spa treatments like aromatherapy, waxings, blueberry facials and \u201cextreme makeovers\u201d will have your pet feeling\u2014and perhaps looking\u2014like a whole new canine. When it comes to food, the spa\u2019s holistic nutrition advisor will get your dog\u2019s body beach-ready.<\/p>\nRELATED:<\/strong> These are America’s pet-friendliest cities<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia<\/strong><\/h2>\nYour pooch will have a peachy time at Atlanta\u2019s Ellis Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, where four-legged guests can hobnob on their own floor. The downtown location is within barking distance of dog-friendly spots including restaurants, parks and doggie daycares.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery item at the Hawaii Dog Bakery<\/strong> in Honolulu<\/a> is baked woof love (their words not ours) and that includes everything from sweet potato pupcakes, huli chicken roll-over rolls and made-to-order specialty cakes, which means if you’re heading to the Aloha State for Fido’s birthday, he can dig into his own personalized b-day cake as he romps around on the fine white sands at off-leash Kailua Beach Park<\/strong>. Want to really spoil him rotten? Check yourselves in at Hyatt Place Waikiki<\/strong>, where pet-friendly ocean view rooms offer balconies with a view of, let’s be honest, paradise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\nNicknamed the City of Trees, Boise<\/a> is just the place for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy some fresh air. Start with a jaunt along one of the off-leash trails on the scenic Ridge to Rivers<\/strong> trail system. Next, head to the retro West Side Drive-In and<\/strong> treat Fido to the Lassie Patty. Finally, retire to Oxford Suites Boise<\/strong><\/a>, where the dog-loving staff and ample green space will have Fido feeling right at home.<\/p>\nIllinois<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine taking in Chicago\u2019s striking skyline while you and your pooch nosh on a delicious picnic lunch in one of the city\u2019s most beautiful lakefront parks. That\u2019s what you get with Hilton Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cFur Mama\u201d program, which provides guests with a \u201cBone Appetite Doggy Bag\u201d packed with dog-friendly foods, ready to tote to nearby Grant Park. Come dinner time, the hotel offers a list of area restaurants that welcome four-legged friends, so your pal will never have to be left behind come mealtime.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pet craves wide open spaces, she\u2019ll love Auntie Barbara\u2019s Bed, Bath & Biscuit <\/strong>in Lowell, about 40 minutes south of Lake Michigan. Schedule a 30-minute \u201cprofile interview\u201d at the 10-acre property, and if she passes, she\u2019ll enjoy the pool, off-leash socialization and monthly visits from Dr. Daniel King, who specializes in animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and more. Talk about a moment of zen.<\/p>\nIowa<\/h2>\n
Beaches in Iowa? Yes! And several of them are dog friendly. Indulge your BFF with some fun in the sun at Buffalo Shores Beach<\/strong> near Davenport along the Mississippi River where you can enjoy beach time, picnics and boating. Davenport is, overall, one of the Hawkeye State’s most pet-friendly destinations, so after all that play, turn in for the night at one of the city’s pet-friendly hotels. The Blackhawk<\/a>, a “hipstoric” downtown hotel, has hosted presidents in the past, and now will host your furry friend under 40 pounds for a fee of $50.<\/p>\nKansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nToto, we\u2019re in not among the general public anymore. At the members-only Chisholm Creek Pup Park<\/strong> in Wichita<\/a>, your BFF can romp through 10 acres of agility equipment, shade trees, a swimming pond and more. Too tired to go home? Enroll in Chisholm Creek Pet Resort\u2019s<\/strong> doggie daycare or overnight care for a private suite with a private patio, flat-screen TV, webcam and bedtime tuck-ins. Joined at the hip? Stay together at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita<\/strong><\/a> smack in the middle of downtown.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentucky<\/strong><\/h2>\nBarks on Bauer<\/strong> in Louisville<\/a> treats your pup with the Southern hospitality she deserves. The doggie daycare and in-home pet care service pampers your pooch with dinners of chicken, brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus peanut butter-banana ice cream at bedtime. (Um, we\u2019d eat all that.) Working on your BFF\u2019s birthday? Don\u2019t sweat it. The daycare will treat your pet to a birthday hat, bandana, toys and even a cake from nearby Three Dog Bakery<\/strong>. Put your tired pooch to bed at the dog-friendly 21c Museum Hotel<\/strong> which doubles as a gallery of 21st century art. Onsite restaurant Proof on Main is legit fantastic so make sure you fill a doggie bag for Fido.<\/p>\nLouisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s easy being dog-friendly in the Big Easy, so take your pooch on a N\u2019awlins getaway. Start with coffee and beignets al fresco at the original Cafe Du Monde<\/strong>. Next, pick a tour\u2014from architecture tours to horse-drawn carriage rides\u2014there are plenty of pet-friendly options. Then spring for a room at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans<\/strong><\/a>, which offers pet beds, chew toys, designer collars and other amenities to make your pet\u2019s trip just jazzy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\nBook the INNcredible Pet Package at Inn by the Sea<\/strong><\/a> in Cape Elizabeth near Portland, and your dog will be inn<\/em> for a treat. The package includes two nights in pet-friendly accommodations (with a raised LL Bean dog bed), a 30-minute in-room massage (for your dog, not you), dinner from the pet menu and pet turn-down service with a locally made treat. Sounds fetching.<\/p>\nMaryland<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen Fido needs a break from the dog-eat-dog world of politics, he can seek solace at Olde Towne Pet Resort<\/strong>. This dog- and cat-friendly getaway has three DC-area locations, including one in North Bethesda. Your pal can cool off in a bone-shaped pool at doggie day camp; try his hand\u2014er, paw\u2014at the agility course; and spend the night in a luxury boarding suite, complete with his own TV, turndown service and a webcam so you can see the fun you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n#BarkBoulud | Photo courtesy of Leise Jones<\/p><\/div>\n
Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s always the year of the dog at the swanky Mandarin Oriental, Boston<\/strong><\/a>, with \u201cdoggie dining\u201d menus, pooch pillows and a map of local dog-friendly attractions. When you\u2019re ready to hit up the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Bar Boulud<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to leave Spot in his room. With a special Canine Caf\u00e9 Menu (watermelon pupsicle, anyone?) and dog-friendly photo props, it\u2019s no wonder #BarkBoulud is trending.<\/p>\nMichigan<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou\u2019ve got your dog and a glass of wine; what else do you need? At Hickory Creek Winery <\/strong>in Buchanan (about a half hour from southwest Michigan’s beautiful Harbor Country), enjoy a glass of small-batch wine without leaving your pooch behind. Continue your BFF date with a visit to Water Street Coffee<\/strong> in downtown Kalamazoo, where the shaded patio and dog biscuits will make you both want to sit and stay.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Looking for a fetching getaway with Fido? Click here for more woof-worthy travel stories!<\/a><\/p>\nMinnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\nAbout an hour outside of Minneapolis<\/a> you\u2019ll find Top Dog Country Club<\/strong>, whose suites feature plush, wrought-iron framed beds, heated floors and incandescent lighting. The club offers year-round fun, from swimming and sheep-herding in summer to dog coats for the snowy winters. After he\u2019s tuckered out, retire Fido to his room, where soothing music is pumped 24 hours a day. Into classical, jazz or blues? Join the club.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mississippi<\/strong><\/h2>\nMake a splash with a visit to Waveland Beach<\/strong><\/a>. This small, under-the-radar beach welcomes dogs, so it\u2019s the perfect place for your pup to cool off away from the crowds. After your fun in the sun, head to the nearby Blind Tiger Restaurant <\/strong>in Bay St. Louis, where you and your bestie can share surf-and-turf on the pet-friendly patio.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Missouri<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe cultured canine will appreciate a leashed walk through Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park<\/strong> at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a>. Later, your furry friend can let loose with a run and swim at the 53-acre off-leash Shawnee Mission Dog Park<\/strong>. And when Fido is ready to hit the hay, head to Caroline\u2019s Pampered Pet Motel<\/strong> in Ozark, which will spoil your pooch rotten with raised beds, music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn Missoula<\/a>, get ready for some outdoor, off-leash fun with your favorite roll dog. Run and swim through 6 acres at Jacobs Island Bark Park<\/strong>, explore Pattee Canyon<\/strong>, go rafting down the Blackfoot River<\/strong> and head to the locally owned store Go Fetch!<\/strong> for some re-tail<\/em> therapy. Best. Day. Ever.<\/p>\nNebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Cornhusker State offers plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Start with a stroll through Omaha\u2019s Old Market<\/strong>, the city\u2019s arts and entertainment district featuring a riverfront walking trail and plenty of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Next, enjoy the greenery at Mulhall\u2019s<\/strong>, a garden nursery that welcomes dogs with treats and padded shopping carts. Finally, settle in for a stay at the pet-friendly Magnolia Hotel Omaha<\/strong><\/a>, where Fido can enjoy the creature comforts of this historic property without an additional pet fee.<\/p>\nNew Hampshire<\/strong><\/h2>\nAssigned playgroups, scheduled nap times and individual cubbies may sound like the curriculum at your child\u2019s preschool, but they\u2019re actually part of the day care schedule at the Yellow Dog\u2019s Barn <\/strong>in Barrington<\/a>, about a half our west of Portsmouth. Overnight guests can book a cabin at the property\u2019s Dog Town<\/strong>, where accommodations include raised beds, soothing music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nevada<\/h2>\n
As sure as the slot machines will take all your money, over-the-top dog perks abound in Sin City. At the luxury Delano Las Vegas<\/a>, a tower located within Mandalay Bay, dogs are greeted with treats, waste bags and a Doggie Delights Menu from which their people can order them up treats like the Pooch Patty, Bark-A-Roni and Fido’s Frittata\u2014and then chase it with a half hour dog walk courtesy of the concierge. Butler services are also available.<\/p>\nNew Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\nWith seven locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel<\/strong> is top dog. Book a luxury suite, decked out with framed art, where Spot can watch Animal Planet or just gaze out his window into the great outdoors. For some variety, he can socialize in the courtyard or indulge in a shampoo at the hotel\u2019s salon.<\/p>\nWhite Sands National Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
New Mexico<\/h2>\n
Imagine letting Fido roam wild among an endless sea of gorgeous white sand dunes. Perhaps the most Instagrammable park in the US, White Sands National Monument<\/strong> is made up of 275 square miles of gypsum crystals where leashed dogs can wander among pet-friendly trails or explore the monument via ranger-led tours. It may not sounds at spoiling as the Hos-PET-ality package at the Lodge at Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>, but trust us, your dog will love it.<\/p>\nNew York<\/h2>\n
What’s that we see keeping Wellington, the resident bulldog at the Crowne Plaza HY36<\/a><\/strong> in NYC, warm on harsh winter days? Why, a fashionable winter jacket, of course. Wellington’s threads are part of the hotel’s “Coats for Canines” program which loans out stylish outerwear as part of the hotel’s commitment to dog friendliness. Over the top? Maybe. Perfect for trendy hounds and their people? Fur<\/em> sure.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat’s the most lavish way to spend a day in North Carolina? Hanging out at the Biltmore Estate<\/strong> in Asheville<\/a>, of course. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the home, but leashed pets are allowed to roam the expansive and perfectly manicured grounds with their people and dine on the patios at Bistro<\/strong> and Cedric’s Tavern<\/strong>.<\/p>\nNorth Dakota<\/h2>\n
How about spoiling Fido with a nearly-150-mile hiking trail that meanders through rugged peaks, lush valleys, expansive prairie, undulating rivers, pristine badlands and even ice caves? The Maah Daah Hey Trail<\/strong> begins in Watford City<\/a> and offers jaw-dropping scenery for people and their dogs in western North Dakota (although the portion that runs through Theodore Roosevelt National Park is off limits to companion animals) and will likely bring Fido face to face with other dogs\u2014prairie dogs that is.<\/p>\nOhio<\/strong><\/h2>\nA poolside cabana outfitted with a loveseat and fireplace? Sounds like you and your pet would have a nice stay, except that you won’t be there. The Barkley<\/strong>, a pet hotel and day camp in Cleveland<\/a> offers everything from pawdicures to bedtime stories to trans-paw-tation to and from the resort. The 16,000-square-foot facility provides ample room for playtime and some rooms surround a soothing fountain. Felines are also welcome; they hang out at Kitty City.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Oklahoma<\/h2>\n
Every major city has that one hotel where presidents, celebrities and other top dogs (get it?) stay while they’re in town and in Oklahoma City that accommodation would be the Skirvin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Not only is this downtown gem a historic stunner and just two blocks from Deep Deuce Dog Park<\/strong>, but its Pampered Pooch Package includes treats and biscuits, an in-room pet pillow and a loaned bowl for food and water.<\/p>\nOregon<\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom cafes serving puppiccinos to a beer hall hosting an annual “Dogtoberfest,” Portland might be the first city that actually treats pets better than people. Imagine indulging Fido in a bubble bath, pawdicure, massage and an overnight in her own 70-square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, individual climate control and DOGTV. It’s all available at Sniff Dog Hotel<\/strong> just north of the happening Pearl District. Jealous? You should be.<\/p>\nPennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\nDog brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. At restaurant Square 1682<\/strong> in Philly, summertime ushers in the enormously popular Bring Your Own Dog Brunch<\/strong> featuring a doggy menu with items like eggs ‘n’ taters with bacon and peanut butter biscuits. Wondering where to stay in the City of Brotherly Love? Don’t worry: Square 1682 is located within the pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> where food and water bowls are delivered to your room and pet-sitting, walking and grooming can be arranged through the concierge.<\/p>\nRhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pooch think he’s straight out of the Gilded Age, spoil him rotten with a weekend in upper crust Newport. Here’s the plan: Take him to KJP Flagship Store<\/strong> at Bowen’s Wharf for a stylish bandana; then board a boat and sail around the harbor with dog-friendly Gansett Cruises<\/strong>; hit the pooches-allowed patio at O’Brien’s Pub<\/strong> (where dogs are given a special treat); end the day with a luxury stay at the legendary (and Fido friendly) Grace Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\nWhirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark | Photo courtesy of Gary Coleman<\/p><\/div>\n
South Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nSticky South Carolina heats up like a low country boil much of the year so the best indulgence for Fido is keeping him cool. In September, both Splash Island Waterpark<\/strong> and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark<\/strong> near Charleston<\/a> offer “Dog Day Afternoon,” an annual event in which both parks open their pools, wading areas and lazy rivers to pooches. Retire in style at the exquisite and pet-friendly Grand Bohemian Autograph Collection which is just steps away from the pet-friendly Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong> happening Saturdays at Marion Square and Fido-friendly joints like coffee shop Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer<\/strong> and Poogan’s Porch<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/p><\/div>\n
South Dakota<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs aren\u2019t all too different from us\u2014they love a little rugged adventure but they also love curling up in some comfortable bedding at night. In Keystone, you\u2019ll both get exactly that with a night at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/strong><\/a>, where dogs are more than welcome. The new glamping tentalows, located adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, offer full baths and a wood-burning stove, while the grounds offer picnic areas with grills, views of Mount Rushmore and a social center with a restaurant, games, nightly live music and s’mores around the fire pit.<\/p>\n
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Arizona<\/strong><\/h2>\nCheck an item off Fido\u2019s bucket list with a visit to the Grand Canyon. The South Rim is the most pet-friendly, with dogs allowed on most trails and campgrounds, as well as at the Yavapai Lodge<\/strong><\/a>. After an epic hike, head back to the big city for a meal at the OHSO Brewery and Distillery. <\/strong>Its four Phoenix-area locations offer perks like dog bowls and treats, plus lawn games and craft beer for you. End the day, walk Fido’s weary bones into the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix<\/strong><\/a> where all animals are welcome regardless of size and weight. Arrange dog walks through the concierge.<\/p>\nArkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nCanine Country Club<\/strong> is as swanky as it sounds. Schedule a ride on the Bark Bus, and your pooch will be chauffeured to this doggie daycare and boarding facility in Roland, about a half hour outside of Little Rock<\/a>. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 4 \u00bd acres of fields and dog playground equipment, plus spa services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
California<\/h2>\n
The Bungalow restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hottest places to dine in LA, but its menu of Cal-fresh eats pales in comparison to the hotel’s pet menu, which includes New Zealand venison, an 8-ounce filet of beef and desserts like peanut butter petit fours, handmade truffles and organic frozen yogurt. Other perks include pet room service and, if you’re looking for posh doggy spa treatments, the hotel’s partner Healthy Spot<\/a> offers blueberry facials, massages, pawticures and mud baths for your little buddy. The hotel also hosts doggy weddings\u2014complete with complimentary tuxes and tiaras. Bow WOW!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of the Pines Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n
Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhy should your<\/em> Instagram feed get all the likes? Pines Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in Beaver Creek lends guests a GoPro attached to a harness for a dog\u2019s-eye view of your vacation. There\u2019s also a Polaroid camera available to snap a pic of your pal \u201csigning\u201d the hotel\u2019s guest book with his paw.<\/p>\nTrover photo by Theresa White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nConnecticut<\/strong><\/h2>\nTreat your dog to an off-leash frolic Jennings Beach<\/strong> in Fairfield, the only local beach that lets dogs run unrestrained (from October 1 to March 31). Folks come from miles around to let their dogs experience this freedom, so it\u2019s a good chance for your pup to socialize. After your outing, splurging on a night at the pet-friendly Omni New Haven at Yale<\/strong><\/a> is a smart move.<\/p>\nDelaware<\/strong><\/h2>\nLife\u2019s a beach at Fenwick Island State Park<\/strong>, where the uncrowded Atlantic shores make for a light-hearted romp in the waves. When you\u2019re dog tired, head to the park\u2019s campgrounds or cross state lines to the pet-friendly Fenwick Inn<\/strong><\/a> in Ocean City, Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\nPamper your pet with a day of indulgence at Chateau Poochie Dog Resort & Spa<\/strong> in Pompano Beach<\/a>, where crystal chandeliers and flat-screen TVs are just the beginning. Spa treatments like aromatherapy, waxings, blueberry facials and \u201cextreme makeovers\u201d will have your pet feeling\u2014and perhaps looking\u2014like a whole new canine. When it comes to food, the spa\u2019s holistic nutrition advisor will get your dog\u2019s body beach-ready.<\/p>\nRELATED:<\/strong> These are America’s pet-friendliest cities<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia<\/strong><\/h2>\nYour pooch will have a peachy time at Atlanta\u2019s Ellis Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, where four-legged guests can hobnob on their own floor. The downtown location is within barking distance of dog-friendly spots including restaurants, parks and doggie daycares.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery item at the Hawaii Dog Bakery<\/strong> in Honolulu<\/a> is baked woof love (their words not ours) and that includes everything from sweet potato pupcakes, huli chicken roll-over rolls and made-to-order specialty cakes, which means if you’re heading to the Aloha State for Fido’s birthday, he can dig into his own personalized b-day cake as he romps around on the fine white sands at off-leash Kailua Beach Park<\/strong>. Want to really spoil him rotten? Check yourselves in at Hyatt Place Waikiki<\/strong>, where pet-friendly ocean view rooms offer balconies with a view of, let’s be honest, paradise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\nNicknamed the City of Trees, Boise<\/a> is just the place for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy some fresh air. Start with a jaunt along one of the off-leash trails on the scenic Ridge to Rivers<\/strong> trail system. Next, head to the retro West Side Drive-In and<\/strong> treat Fido to the Lassie Patty. Finally, retire to Oxford Suites Boise<\/strong><\/a>, where the dog-loving staff and ample green space will have Fido feeling right at home.<\/p>\nIllinois<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine taking in Chicago\u2019s striking skyline while you and your pooch nosh on a delicious picnic lunch in one of the city\u2019s most beautiful lakefront parks. That\u2019s what you get with Hilton Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cFur Mama\u201d program, which provides guests with a \u201cBone Appetite Doggy Bag\u201d packed with dog-friendly foods, ready to tote to nearby Grant Park. Come dinner time, the hotel offers a list of area restaurants that welcome four-legged friends, so your pal will never have to be left behind come mealtime.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pet craves wide open spaces, she\u2019ll love Auntie Barbara\u2019s Bed, Bath & Biscuit <\/strong>in Lowell, about 40 minutes south of Lake Michigan. Schedule a 30-minute \u201cprofile interview\u201d at the 10-acre property, and if she passes, she\u2019ll enjoy the pool, off-leash socialization and monthly visits from Dr. Daniel King, who specializes in animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and more. Talk about a moment of zen.<\/p>\nIowa<\/h2>\n
Beaches in Iowa? Yes! And several of them are dog friendly. Indulge your BFF with some fun in the sun at Buffalo Shores Beach<\/strong> near Davenport along the Mississippi River where you can enjoy beach time, picnics and boating. Davenport is, overall, one of the Hawkeye State’s most pet-friendly destinations, so after all that play, turn in for the night at one of the city’s pet-friendly hotels. The Blackhawk<\/a>, a “hipstoric” downtown hotel, has hosted presidents in the past, and now will host your furry friend under 40 pounds for a fee of $50.<\/p>\nKansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nToto, we\u2019re in not among the general public anymore. At the members-only Chisholm Creek Pup Park<\/strong> in Wichita<\/a>, your BFF can romp through 10 acres of agility equipment, shade trees, a swimming pond and more. Too tired to go home? Enroll in Chisholm Creek Pet Resort\u2019s<\/strong> doggie daycare or overnight care for a private suite with a private patio, flat-screen TV, webcam and bedtime tuck-ins. Joined at the hip? Stay together at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita<\/strong><\/a> smack in the middle of downtown.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentucky<\/strong><\/h2>\nBarks on Bauer<\/strong> in Louisville<\/a> treats your pup with the Southern hospitality she deserves. The doggie daycare and in-home pet care service pampers your pooch with dinners of chicken, brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus peanut butter-banana ice cream at bedtime. (Um, we\u2019d eat all that.) Working on your BFF\u2019s birthday? Don\u2019t sweat it. The daycare will treat your pet to a birthday hat, bandana, toys and even a cake from nearby Three Dog Bakery<\/strong>. Put your tired pooch to bed at the dog-friendly 21c Museum Hotel<\/strong> which doubles as a gallery of 21st century art. Onsite restaurant Proof on Main is legit fantastic so make sure you fill a doggie bag for Fido.<\/p>\nLouisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s easy being dog-friendly in the Big Easy, so take your pooch on a N\u2019awlins getaway. Start with coffee and beignets al fresco at the original Cafe Du Monde<\/strong>. Next, pick a tour\u2014from architecture tours to horse-drawn carriage rides\u2014there are plenty of pet-friendly options. Then spring for a room at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans<\/strong><\/a>, which offers pet beds, chew toys, designer collars and other amenities to make your pet\u2019s trip just jazzy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\nBook the INNcredible Pet Package at Inn by the Sea<\/strong><\/a> in Cape Elizabeth near Portland, and your dog will be inn<\/em> for a treat. The package includes two nights in pet-friendly accommodations (with a raised LL Bean dog bed), a 30-minute in-room massage (for your dog, not you), dinner from the pet menu and pet turn-down service with a locally made treat. Sounds fetching.<\/p>\nMaryland<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen Fido needs a break from the dog-eat-dog world of politics, he can seek solace at Olde Towne Pet Resort<\/strong>. This dog- and cat-friendly getaway has three DC-area locations, including one in North Bethesda. Your pal can cool off in a bone-shaped pool at doggie day camp; try his hand\u2014er, paw\u2014at the agility course; and spend the night in a luxury boarding suite, complete with his own TV, turndown service and a webcam so you can see the fun you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n#BarkBoulud | Photo courtesy of Leise Jones<\/p><\/div>\n
Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s always the year of the dog at the swanky Mandarin Oriental, Boston<\/strong><\/a>, with \u201cdoggie dining\u201d menus, pooch pillows and a map of local dog-friendly attractions. When you\u2019re ready to hit up the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Bar Boulud<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to leave Spot in his room. With a special Canine Caf\u00e9 Menu (watermelon pupsicle, anyone?) and dog-friendly photo props, it\u2019s no wonder #BarkBoulud is trending.<\/p>\nMichigan<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou\u2019ve got your dog and a glass of wine; what else do you need? At Hickory Creek Winery <\/strong>in Buchanan (about a half hour from southwest Michigan’s beautiful Harbor Country), enjoy a glass of small-batch wine without leaving your pooch behind. Continue your BFF date with a visit to Water Street Coffee<\/strong> in downtown Kalamazoo, where the shaded patio and dog biscuits will make you both want to sit and stay.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Looking for a fetching getaway with Fido? Click here for more woof-worthy travel stories!<\/a><\/p>\nMinnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\nAbout an hour outside of Minneapolis<\/a> you\u2019ll find Top Dog Country Club<\/strong>, whose suites feature plush, wrought-iron framed beds, heated floors and incandescent lighting. The club offers year-round fun, from swimming and sheep-herding in summer to dog coats for the snowy winters. After he\u2019s tuckered out, retire Fido to his room, where soothing music is pumped 24 hours a day. Into classical, jazz or blues? Join the club.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mississippi<\/strong><\/h2>\nMake a splash with a visit to Waveland Beach<\/strong><\/a>. This small, under-the-radar beach welcomes dogs, so it\u2019s the perfect place for your pup to cool off away from the crowds. After your fun in the sun, head to the nearby Blind Tiger Restaurant <\/strong>in Bay St. Louis, where you and your bestie can share surf-and-turf on the pet-friendly patio.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Missouri<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe cultured canine will appreciate a leashed walk through Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park<\/strong> at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a>. Later, your furry friend can let loose with a run and swim at the 53-acre off-leash Shawnee Mission Dog Park<\/strong>. And when Fido is ready to hit the hay, head to Caroline\u2019s Pampered Pet Motel<\/strong> in Ozark, which will spoil your pooch rotten with raised beds, music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn Missoula<\/a>, get ready for some outdoor, off-leash fun with your favorite roll dog. Run and swim through 6 acres at Jacobs Island Bark Park<\/strong>, explore Pattee Canyon<\/strong>, go rafting down the Blackfoot River<\/strong> and head to the locally owned store Go Fetch!<\/strong> for some re-tail<\/em> therapy. Best. Day. Ever.<\/p>\nNebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Cornhusker State offers plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Start with a stroll through Omaha\u2019s Old Market<\/strong>, the city\u2019s arts and entertainment district featuring a riverfront walking trail and plenty of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Next, enjoy the greenery at Mulhall\u2019s<\/strong>, a garden nursery that welcomes dogs with treats and padded shopping carts. Finally, settle in for a stay at the pet-friendly Magnolia Hotel Omaha<\/strong><\/a>, where Fido can enjoy the creature comforts of this historic property without an additional pet fee.<\/p>\nNew Hampshire<\/strong><\/h2>\nAssigned playgroups, scheduled nap times and individual cubbies may sound like the curriculum at your child\u2019s preschool, but they\u2019re actually part of the day care schedule at the Yellow Dog\u2019s Barn <\/strong>in Barrington<\/a>, about a half our west of Portsmouth. Overnight guests can book a cabin at the property\u2019s Dog Town<\/strong>, where accommodations include raised beds, soothing music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nevada<\/h2>\n
As sure as the slot machines will take all your money, over-the-top dog perks abound in Sin City. At the luxury Delano Las Vegas<\/a>, a tower located within Mandalay Bay, dogs are greeted with treats, waste bags and a Doggie Delights Menu from which their people can order them up treats like the Pooch Patty, Bark-A-Roni and Fido’s Frittata\u2014and then chase it with a half hour dog walk courtesy of the concierge. Butler services are also available.<\/p>\nNew Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\nWith seven locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel<\/strong> is top dog. Book a luxury suite, decked out with framed art, where Spot can watch Animal Planet or just gaze out his window into the great outdoors. For some variety, he can socialize in the courtyard or indulge in a shampoo at the hotel\u2019s salon.<\/p>\nWhite Sands National Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
New Mexico<\/h2>\n
Imagine letting Fido roam wild among an endless sea of gorgeous white sand dunes. Perhaps the most Instagrammable park in the US, White Sands National Monument<\/strong> is made up of 275 square miles of gypsum crystals where leashed dogs can wander among pet-friendly trails or explore the monument via ranger-led tours. It may not sounds at spoiling as the Hos-PET-ality package at the Lodge at Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>, but trust us, your dog will love it.<\/p>\nNew York<\/h2>\n
What’s that we see keeping Wellington, the resident bulldog at the Crowne Plaza HY36<\/a><\/strong> in NYC, warm on harsh winter days? Why, a fashionable winter jacket, of course. Wellington’s threads are part of the hotel’s “Coats for Canines” program which loans out stylish outerwear as part of the hotel’s commitment to dog friendliness. Over the top? Maybe. Perfect for trendy hounds and their people? Fur<\/em> sure.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat’s the most lavish way to spend a day in North Carolina? Hanging out at the Biltmore Estate<\/strong> in Asheville<\/a>, of course. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the home, but leashed pets are allowed to roam the expansive and perfectly manicured grounds with their people and dine on the patios at Bistro<\/strong> and Cedric’s Tavern<\/strong>.<\/p>\nNorth Dakota<\/h2>\n
How about spoiling Fido with a nearly-150-mile hiking trail that meanders through rugged peaks, lush valleys, expansive prairie, undulating rivers, pristine badlands and even ice caves? The Maah Daah Hey Trail<\/strong> begins in Watford City<\/a> and offers jaw-dropping scenery for people and their dogs in western North Dakota (although the portion that runs through Theodore Roosevelt National Park is off limits to companion animals) and will likely bring Fido face to face with other dogs\u2014prairie dogs that is.<\/p>\nOhio<\/strong><\/h2>\nA poolside cabana outfitted with a loveseat and fireplace? Sounds like you and your pet would have a nice stay, except that you won’t be there. The Barkley<\/strong>, a pet hotel and day camp in Cleveland<\/a> offers everything from pawdicures to bedtime stories to trans-paw-tation to and from the resort. The 16,000-square-foot facility provides ample room for playtime and some rooms surround a soothing fountain. Felines are also welcome; they hang out at Kitty City.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Oklahoma<\/h2>\n
Every major city has that one hotel where presidents, celebrities and other top dogs (get it?) stay while they’re in town and in Oklahoma City that accommodation would be the Skirvin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Not only is this downtown gem a historic stunner and just two blocks from Deep Deuce Dog Park<\/strong>, but its Pampered Pooch Package includes treats and biscuits, an in-room pet pillow and a loaned bowl for food and water.<\/p>\nOregon<\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom cafes serving puppiccinos to a beer hall hosting an annual “Dogtoberfest,” Portland might be the first city that actually treats pets better than people. Imagine indulging Fido in a bubble bath, pawdicure, massage and an overnight in her own 70-square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, individual climate control and DOGTV. It’s all available at Sniff Dog Hotel<\/strong> just north of the happening Pearl District. Jealous? You should be.<\/p>\nPennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\nDog brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. At restaurant Square 1682<\/strong> in Philly, summertime ushers in the enormously popular Bring Your Own Dog Brunch<\/strong> featuring a doggy menu with items like eggs ‘n’ taters with bacon and peanut butter biscuits. Wondering where to stay in the City of Brotherly Love? Don’t worry: Square 1682 is located within the pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> where food and water bowls are delivered to your room and pet-sitting, walking and grooming can be arranged through the concierge.<\/p>\nRhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pooch think he’s straight out of the Gilded Age, spoil him rotten with a weekend in upper crust Newport. Here’s the plan: Take him to KJP Flagship Store<\/strong> at Bowen’s Wharf for a stylish bandana; then board a boat and sail around the harbor with dog-friendly Gansett Cruises<\/strong>; hit the pooches-allowed patio at O’Brien’s Pub<\/strong> (where dogs are given a special treat); end the day with a luxury stay at the legendary (and Fido friendly) Grace Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\nWhirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark | Photo courtesy of Gary Coleman<\/p><\/div>\n
South Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nSticky South Carolina heats up like a low country boil much of the year so the best indulgence for Fido is keeping him cool. In September, both Splash Island Waterpark<\/strong> and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark<\/strong> near Charleston<\/a> offer “Dog Day Afternoon,” an annual event in which both parks open their pools, wading areas and lazy rivers to pooches. Retire in style at the exquisite and pet-friendly Grand Bohemian Autograph Collection which is just steps away from the pet-friendly Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong> happening Saturdays at Marion Square and Fido-friendly joints like coffee shop Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer<\/strong> and Poogan’s Porch<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/p><\/div>\n
South Dakota<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs aren\u2019t all too different from us\u2014they love a little rugged adventure but they also love curling up in some comfortable bedding at night. In Keystone, you\u2019ll both get exactly that with a night at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/strong><\/a>, where dogs are more than welcome. The new glamping tentalows, located adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, offer full baths and a wood-burning stove, while the grounds offer picnic areas with grills, views of Mount Rushmore and a social center with a restaurant, games, nightly live music and s’mores around the fire pit.<\/p>\n
Arkansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nCanine Country Club<\/strong> is as swanky as it sounds. Schedule a ride on the Bark Bus, and your pooch will be chauffeured to this doggie daycare and boarding facility in Roland, about a half hour outside of Little Rock<\/a>. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 4 \u00bd acres of fields and dog playground equipment, plus spa services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
California<\/h2>\n
The Bungalow restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hottest places to dine in LA, but its menu of Cal-fresh eats pales in comparison to the hotel’s pet menu, which includes New Zealand venison, an 8-ounce filet of beef and desserts like peanut butter petit fours, handmade truffles and organic frozen yogurt. Other perks include pet room service and, if you’re looking for posh doggy spa treatments, the hotel’s partner Healthy Spot<\/a> offers blueberry facials, massages, pawticures and mud baths for your little buddy. The hotel also hosts doggy weddings\u2014complete with complimentary tuxes and tiaras. Bow WOW!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of the Pines Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n
Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhy should your<\/em> Instagram feed get all the likes? Pines Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in Beaver Creek lends guests a GoPro attached to a harness for a dog\u2019s-eye view of your vacation. There\u2019s also a Polaroid camera available to snap a pic of your pal \u201csigning\u201d the hotel\u2019s guest book with his paw.<\/p>\nTrover photo by Theresa White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nConnecticut<\/strong><\/h2>\nTreat your dog to an off-leash frolic Jennings Beach<\/strong> in Fairfield, the only local beach that lets dogs run unrestrained (from October 1 to March 31). Folks come from miles around to let their dogs experience this freedom, so it\u2019s a good chance for your pup to socialize. After your outing, splurging on a night at the pet-friendly Omni New Haven at Yale<\/strong><\/a> is a smart move.<\/p>\nDelaware<\/strong><\/h2>\nLife\u2019s a beach at Fenwick Island State Park<\/strong>, where the uncrowded Atlantic shores make for a light-hearted romp in the waves. When you\u2019re dog tired, head to the park\u2019s campgrounds or cross state lines to the pet-friendly Fenwick Inn<\/strong><\/a> in Ocean City, Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\nPamper your pet with a day of indulgence at Chateau Poochie Dog Resort & Spa<\/strong> in Pompano Beach<\/a>, where crystal chandeliers and flat-screen TVs are just the beginning. Spa treatments like aromatherapy, waxings, blueberry facials and \u201cextreme makeovers\u201d will have your pet feeling\u2014and perhaps looking\u2014like a whole new canine. When it comes to food, the spa\u2019s holistic nutrition advisor will get your dog\u2019s body beach-ready.<\/p>\nRELATED:<\/strong> These are America’s pet-friendliest cities<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia<\/strong><\/h2>\nYour pooch will have a peachy time at Atlanta\u2019s Ellis Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, where four-legged guests can hobnob on their own floor. The downtown location is within barking distance of dog-friendly spots including restaurants, parks and doggie daycares.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery item at the Hawaii Dog Bakery<\/strong> in Honolulu<\/a> is baked woof love (their words not ours) and that includes everything from sweet potato pupcakes, huli chicken roll-over rolls and made-to-order specialty cakes, which means if you’re heading to the Aloha State for Fido’s birthday, he can dig into his own personalized b-day cake as he romps around on the fine white sands at off-leash Kailua Beach Park<\/strong>. Want to really spoil him rotten? Check yourselves in at Hyatt Place Waikiki<\/strong>, where pet-friendly ocean view rooms offer balconies with a view of, let’s be honest, paradise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\nNicknamed the City of Trees, Boise<\/a> is just the place for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy some fresh air. Start with a jaunt along one of the off-leash trails on the scenic Ridge to Rivers<\/strong> trail system. Next, head to the retro West Side Drive-In and<\/strong> treat Fido to the Lassie Patty. Finally, retire to Oxford Suites Boise<\/strong><\/a>, where the dog-loving staff and ample green space will have Fido feeling right at home.<\/p>\nIllinois<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine taking in Chicago\u2019s striking skyline while you and your pooch nosh on a delicious picnic lunch in one of the city\u2019s most beautiful lakefront parks. That\u2019s what you get with Hilton Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cFur Mama\u201d program, which provides guests with a \u201cBone Appetite Doggy Bag\u201d packed with dog-friendly foods, ready to tote to nearby Grant Park. Come dinner time, the hotel offers a list of area restaurants that welcome four-legged friends, so your pal will never have to be left behind come mealtime.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pet craves wide open spaces, she\u2019ll love Auntie Barbara\u2019s Bed, Bath & Biscuit <\/strong>in Lowell, about 40 minutes south of Lake Michigan. Schedule a 30-minute \u201cprofile interview\u201d at the 10-acre property, and if she passes, she\u2019ll enjoy the pool, off-leash socialization and monthly visits from Dr. Daniel King, who specializes in animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and more. Talk about a moment of zen.<\/p>\nIowa<\/h2>\n
Beaches in Iowa? Yes! And several of them are dog friendly. Indulge your BFF with some fun in the sun at Buffalo Shores Beach<\/strong> near Davenport along the Mississippi River where you can enjoy beach time, picnics and boating. Davenport is, overall, one of the Hawkeye State’s most pet-friendly destinations, so after all that play, turn in for the night at one of the city’s pet-friendly hotels. The Blackhawk<\/a>, a “hipstoric” downtown hotel, has hosted presidents in the past, and now will host your furry friend under 40 pounds for a fee of $50.<\/p>\nKansas<\/strong><\/h2>\nToto, we\u2019re in not among the general public anymore. At the members-only Chisholm Creek Pup Park<\/strong> in Wichita<\/a>, your BFF can romp through 10 acres of agility equipment, shade trees, a swimming pond and more. Too tired to go home? Enroll in Chisholm Creek Pet Resort\u2019s<\/strong> doggie daycare or overnight care for a private suite with a private patio, flat-screen TV, webcam and bedtime tuck-ins. Joined at the hip? Stay together at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita<\/strong><\/a> smack in the middle of downtown.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentucky<\/strong><\/h2>\nBarks on Bauer<\/strong> in Louisville<\/a> treats your pup with the Southern hospitality she deserves. The doggie daycare and in-home pet care service pampers your pooch with dinners of chicken, brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus peanut butter-banana ice cream at bedtime. (Um, we\u2019d eat all that.) Working on your BFF\u2019s birthday? Don\u2019t sweat it. The daycare will treat your pet to a birthday hat, bandana, toys and even a cake from nearby Three Dog Bakery<\/strong>. Put your tired pooch to bed at the dog-friendly 21c Museum Hotel<\/strong> which doubles as a gallery of 21st century art. Onsite restaurant Proof on Main is legit fantastic so make sure you fill a doggie bag for Fido.<\/p>\nLouisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s easy being dog-friendly in the Big Easy, so take your pooch on a N\u2019awlins getaway. Start with coffee and beignets al fresco at the original Cafe Du Monde<\/strong>. Next, pick a tour\u2014from architecture tours to horse-drawn carriage rides\u2014there are plenty of pet-friendly options. Then spring for a room at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans<\/strong><\/a>, which offers pet beds, chew toys, designer collars and other amenities to make your pet\u2019s trip just jazzy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\nBook the INNcredible Pet Package at Inn by the Sea<\/strong><\/a> in Cape Elizabeth near Portland, and your dog will be inn<\/em> for a treat. The package includes two nights in pet-friendly accommodations (with a raised LL Bean dog bed), a 30-minute in-room massage (for your dog, not you), dinner from the pet menu and pet turn-down service with a locally made treat. Sounds fetching.<\/p>\nMaryland<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen Fido needs a break from the dog-eat-dog world of politics, he can seek solace at Olde Towne Pet Resort<\/strong>. This dog- and cat-friendly getaway has three DC-area locations, including one in North Bethesda. Your pal can cool off in a bone-shaped pool at doggie day camp; try his hand\u2014er, paw\u2014at the agility course; and spend the night in a luxury boarding suite, complete with his own TV, turndown service and a webcam so you can see the fun you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n#BarkBoulud | Photo courtesy of Leise Jones<\/p><\/div>\n
Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s always the year of the dog at the swanky Mandarin Oriental, Boston<\/strong><\/a>, with \u201cdoggie dining\u201d menus, pooch pillows and a map of local dog-friendly attractions. When you\u2019re ready to hit up the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Bar Boulud<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to leave Spot in his room. With a special Canine Caf\u00e9 Menu (watermelon pupsicle, anyone?) and dog-friendly photo props, it\u2019s no wonder #BarkBoulud is trending.<\/p>\nMichigan<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou\u2019ve got your dog and a glass of wine; what else do you need? At Hickory Creek Winery <\/strong>in Buchanan (about a half hour from southwest Michigan’s beautiful Harbor Country), enjoy a glass of small-batch wine without leaving your pooch behind. Continue your BFF date with a visit to Water Street Coffee<\/strong> in downtown Kalamazoo, where the shaded patio and dog biscuits will make you both want to sit and stay.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Looking for a fetching getaway with Fido? Click here for more woof-worthy travel stories!<\/a><\/p>\nMinnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\nAbout an hour outside of Minneapolis<\/a> you\u2019ll find Top Dog Country Club<\/strong>, whose suites feature plush, wrought-iron framed beds, heated floors and incandescent lighting. The club offers year-round fun, from swimming and sheep-herding in summer to dog coats for the snowy winters. After he\u2019s tuckered out, retire Fido to his room, where soothing music is pumped 24 hours a day. Into classical, jazz or blues? Join the club.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mississippi<\/strong><\/h2>\nMake a splash with a visit to Waveland Beach<\/strong><\/a>. This small, under-the-radar beach welcomes dogs, so it\u2019s the perfect place for your pup to cool off away from the crowds. After your fun in the sun, head to the nearby Blind Tiger Restaurant <\/strong>in Bay St. Louis, where you and your bestie can share surf-and-turf on the pet-friendly patio.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Missouri<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe cultured canine will appreciate a leashed walk through Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park<\/strong> at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a>. Later, your furry friend can let loose with a run and swim at the 53-acre off-leash Shawnee Mission Dog Park<\/strong>. And when Fido is ready to hit the hay, head to Caroline\u2019s Pampered Pet Motel<\/strong> in Ozark, which will spoil your pooch rotten with raised beds, music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn Missoula<\/a>, get ready for some outdoor, off-leash fun with your favorite roll dog. Run and swim through 6 acres at Jacobs Island Bark Park<\/strong>, explore Pattee Canyon<\/strong>, go rafting down the Blackfoot River<\/strong> and head to the locally owned store Go Fetch!<\/strong> for some re-tail<\/em> therapy. Best. Day. Ever.<\/p>\nNebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Cornhusker State offers plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Start with a stroll through Omaha\u2019s Old Market<\/strong>, the city\u2019s arts and entertainment district featuring a riverfront walking trail and plenty of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Next, enjoy the greenery at Mulhall\u2019s<\/strong>, a garden nursery that welcomes dogs with treats and padded shopping carts. Finally, settle in for a stay at the pet-friendly Magnolia Hotel Omaha<\/strong><\/a>, where Fido can enjoy the creature comforts of this historic property without an additional pet fee.<\/p>\nNew Hampshire<\/strong><\/h2>\nAssigned playgroups, scheduled nap times and individual cubbies may sound like the curriculum at your child\u2019s preschool, but they\u2019re actually part of the day care schedule at the Yellow Dog\u2019s Barn <\/strong>in Barrington<\/a>, about a half our west of Portsmouth. Overnight guests can book a cabin at the property\u2019s Dog Town<\/strong>, where accommodations include raised beds, soothing music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nevada<\/h2>\n
As sure as the slot machines will take all your money, over-the-top dog perks abound in Sin City. At the luxury Delano Las Vegas<\/a>, a tower located within Mandalay Bay, dogs are greeted with treats, waste bags and a Doggie Delights Menu from which their people can order them up treats like the Pooch Patty, Bark-A-Roni and Fido’s Frittata\u2014and then chase it with a half hour dog walk courtesy of the concierge. Butler services are also available.<\/p>\nNew Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\nWith seven locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel<\/strong> is top dog. Book a luxury suite, decked out with framed art, where Spot can watch Animal Planet or just gaze out his window into the great outdoors. For some variety, he can socialize in the courtyard or indulge in a shampoo at the hotel\u2019s salon.<\/p>\nWhite Sands National Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
New Mexico<\/h2>\n
Imagine letting Fido roam wild among an endless sea of gorgeous white sand dunes. Perhaps the most Instagrammable park in the US, White Sands National Monument<\/strong> is made up of 275 square miles of gypsum crystals where leashed dogs can wander among pet-friendly trails or explore the monument via ranger-led tours. It may not sounds at spoiling as the Hos-PET-ality package at the Lodge at Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>, but trust us, your dog will love it.<\/p>\nNew York<\/h2>\n
What’s that we see keeping Wellington, the resident bulldog at the Crowne Plaza HY36<\/a><\/strong> in NYC, warm on harsh winter days? Why, a fashionable winter jacket, of course. Wellington’s threads are part of the hotel’s “Coats for Canines” program which loans out stylish outerwear as part of the hotel’s commitment to dog friendliness. Over the top? Maybe. Perfect for trendy hounds and their people? Fur<\/em> sure.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat’s the most lavish way to spend a day in North Carolina? Hanging out at the Biltmore Estate<\/strong> in Asheville<\/a>, of course. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the home, but leashed pets are allowed to roam the expansive and perfectly manicured grounds with their people and dine on the patios at Bistro<\/strong> and Cedric’s Tavern<\/strong>.<\/p>\nNorth Dakota<\/h2>\n
How about spoiling Fido with a nearly-150-mile hiking trail that meanders through rugged peaks, lush valleys, expansive prairie, undulating rivers, pristine badlands and even ice caves? The Maah Daah Hey Trail<\/strong> begins in Watford City<\/a> and offers jaw-dropping scenery for people and their dogs in western North Dakota (although the portion that runs through Theodore Roosevelt National Park is off limits to companion animals) and will likely bring Fido face to face with other dogs\u2014prairie dogs that is.<\/p>\nOhio<\/strong><\/h2>\nA poolside cabana outfitted with a loveseat and fireplace? Sounds like you and your pet would have a nice stay, except that you won’t be there. The Barkley<\/strong>, a pet hotel and day camp in Cleveland<\/a> offers everything from pawdicures to bedtime stories to trans-paw-tation to and from the resort. The 16,000-square-foot facility provides ample room for playtime and some rooms surround a soothing fountain. Felines are also welcome; they hang out at Kitty City.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Oklahoma<\/h2>\n
Every major city has that one hotel where presidents, celebrities and other top dogs (get it?) stay while they’re in town and in Oklahoma City that accommodation would be the Skirvin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Not only is this downtown gem a historic stunner and just two blocks from Deep Deuce Dog Park<\/strong>, but its Pampered Pooch Package includes treats and biscuits, an in-room pet pillow and a loaned bowl for food and water.<\/p>\nOregon<\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom cafes serving puppiccinos to a beer hall hosting an annual “Dogtoberfest,” Portland might be the first city that actually treats pets better than people. Imagine indulging Fido in a bubble bath, pawdicure, massage and an overnight in her own 70-square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, individual climate control and DOGTV. It’s all available at Sniff Dog Hotel<\/strong> just north of the happening Pearl District. Jealous? You should be.<\/p>\nPennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\nDog brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. At restaurant Square 1682<\/strong> in Philly, summertime ushers in the enormously popular Bring Your Own Dog Brunch<\/strong> featuring a doggy menu with items like eggs ‘n’ taters with bacon and peanut butter biscuits. Wondering where to stay in the City of Brotherly Love? Don’t worry: Square 1682 is located within the pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> where food and water bowls are delivered to your room and pet-sitting, walking and grooming can be arranged through the concierge.<\/p>\nRhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your pooch think he’s straight out of the Gilded Age, spoil him rotten with a weekend in upper crust Newport. Here’s the plan: Take him to KJP Flagship Store<\/strong> at Bowen’s Wharf for a stylish bandana; then board a boat and sail around the harbor with dog-friendly Gansett Cruises<\/strong>; hit the pooches-allowed patio at O’Brien’s Pub<\/strong> (where dogs are given a special treat); end the day with a luxury stay at the legendary (and Fido friendly) Grace Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\nWhirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark | Photo courtesy of Gary Coleman<\/p><\/div>\n
South Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\nSticky South Carolina heats up like a low country boil much of the year so the best indulgence for Fido is keeping him cool. In September, both Splash Island Waterpark<\/strong> and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark<\/strong> near Charleston<\/a> offer “Dog Day Afternoon,” an annual event in which both parks open their pools, wading areas and lazy rivers to pooches. Retire in style at the exquisite and pet-friendly Grand Bohemian Autograph Collection which is just steps away from the pet-friendly Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong> happening Saturdays at Marion Square and Fido-friendly joints like coffee shop Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer<\/strong> and Poogan’s Porch<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/p><\/div>\n
South Dakota<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs aren\u2019t all too different from us\u2014they love a little rugged adventure but they also love curling up in some comfortable bedding at night. In Keystone, you\u2019ll both get exactly that with a night at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/strong><\/a>, where dogs are more than welcome. The new glamping tentalows, located adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, offer full baths and a wood-burning stove, while the grounds offer picnic areas with grills, views of Mount Rushmore and a social center with a restaurant, games, nightly live music and s’mores around the fire pit.<\/p>\n
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The Bungalow restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica<\/strong><\/a> is one of the hottest places to dine in LA, but its menu of Cal-fresh eats pales in comparison to the hotel’s pet menu, which includes New Zealand venison, an 8-ounce filet of beef and desserts like peanut butter petit fours, handmade truffles and organic frozen yogurt. Other perks include pet room service and, if you’re looking for posh doggy spa treatments, the hotel’s partner Healthy Spot<\/a> offers blueberry facials, massages, pawticures and mud baths for your little buddy. The hotel also hosts doggy weddings\u2014complete with complimentary tuxes and tiaras. Bow WOW!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of the Pines Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n Why should your<\/em> Instagram feed get all the likes? Pines Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in Beaver Creek lends guests a GoPro attached to a harness for a dog\u2019s-eye view of your vacation. There\u2019s also a Polaroid camera available to snap a pic of your pal \u201csigning\u201d the hotel\u2019s guest book with his paw.<\/p>\n Trover photo by Theresa White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Treat your dog to an off-leash frolic Jennings Beach<\/strong> in Fairfield, the only local beach that lets dogs run unrestrained (from October 1 to March 31). Folks come from miles around to let their dogs experience this freedom, so it\u2019s a good chance for your pup to socialize. After your outing, splurging on a night at the pet-friendly Omni New Haven at Yale<\/strong><\/a> is a smart move.<\/p>\n Life\u2019s a beach at Fenwick Island State Park<\/strong>, where the uncrowded Atlantic shores make for a light-hearted romp in the waves. When you\u2019re dog tired, head to the park\u2019s campgrounds or cross state lines to the pet-friendly Fenwick Inn<\/strong><\/a> in Ocean City, Maryland.<\/p>\n Pamper your pet with a day of indulgence at Chateau Poochie Dog Resort & Spa<\/strong> in Pompano Beach<\/a>, where crystal chandeliers and flat-screen TVs are just the beginning. Spa treatments like aromatherapy, waxings, blueberry facials and \u201cextreme makeovers\u201d will have your pet feeling\u2014and perhaps looking\u2014like a whole new canine. When it comes to food, the spa\u2019s holistic nutrition advisor will get your dog\u2019s body beach-ready.<\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> These are America’s pet-friendliest cities<\/a><\/p>\n Your pooch will have a peachy time at Atlanta\u2019s Ellis Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, where four-legged guests can hobnob on their own floor. The downtown location is within barking distance of dog-friendly spots including restaurants, parks and doggie daycares.<\/p>\n Every item at the Hawaii Dog Bakery<\/strong> in Honolulu<\/a> is baked woof love (their words not ours) and that includes everything from sweet potato pupcakes, huli chicken roll-over rolls and made-to-order specialty cakes, which means if you’re heading to the Aloha State for Fido’s birthday, he can dig into his own personalized b-day cake as he romps around on the fine white sands at off-leash Kailua Beach Park<\/strong>. Want to really spoil him rotten? Check yourselves in at Hyatt Place Waikiki<\/strong>, where pet-friendly ocean view rooms offer balconies with a view of, let’s be honest, paradise.<\/p>\n Nicknamed the City of Trees, Boise<\/a> is just the place for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy some fresh air. Start with a jaunt along one of the off-leash trails on the scenic Ridge to Rivers<\/strong> trail system. Next, head to the retro West Side Drive-In and<\/strong> treat Fido to the Lassie Patty. Finally, retire to Oxford Suites Boise<\/strong><\/a>, where the dog-loving staff and ample green space will have Fido feeling right at home.<\/p>\n Imagine taking in Chicago\u2019s striking skyline while you and your pooch nosh on a delicious picnic lunch in one of the city\u2019s most beautiful lakefront parks. That\u2019s what you get with Hilton Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cFur Mama\u201d program, which provides guests with a \u201cBone Appetite Doggy Bag\u201d packed with dog-friendly foods, ready to tote to nearby Grant Park. Come dinner time, the hotel offers a list of area restaurants that welcome four-legged friends, so your pal will never have to be left behind come mealtime.<\/p>\n If your pet craves wide open spaces, she\u2019ll love Auntie Barbara\u2019s Bed, Bath & Biscuit <\/strong>in Lowell, about 40 minutes south of Lake Michigan. Schedule a 30-minute \u201cprofile interview\u201d at the 10-acre property, and if she passes, she\u2019ll enjoy the pool, off-leash socialization and monthly visits from Dr. Daniel King, who specializes in animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and more. Talk about a moment of zen.<\/p>\n Beaches in Iowa? Yes! And several of them are dog friendly. Indulge your BFF with some fun in the sun at Buffalo Shores Beach<\/strong> near Davenport along the Mississippi River where you can enjoy beach time, picnics and boating. Davenport is, overall, one of the Hawkeye State’s most pet-friendly destinations, so after all that play, turn in for the night at one of the city’s pet-friendly hotels. The Blackhawk<\/a>, a “hipstoric” downtown hotel, has hosted presidents in the past, and now will host your furry friend under 40 pounds for a fee of $50.<\/p>\n Toto, we\u2019re in not among the general public anymore. At the members-only Chisholm Creek Pup Park<\/strong> in Wichita<\/a>, your BFF can romp through 10 acres of agility equipment, shade trees, a swimming pond and more. Too tired to go home? Enroll in Chisholm Creek Pet Resort\u2019s<\/strong> doggie daycare or overnight care for a private suite with a private patio, flat-screen TV, webcam and bedtime tuck-ins. Joined at the hip? Stay together at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita<\/strong><\/a> smack in the middle of downtown.<\/p>\n Barks on Bauer<\/strong> in Louisville<\/a> treats your pup with the Southern hospitality she deserves. The doggie daycare and in-home pet care service pampers your pooch with dinners of chicken, brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus peanut butter-banana ice cream at bedtime. (Um, we\u2019d eat all that.) Working on your BFF\u2019s birthday? Don\u2019t sweat it. The daycare will treat your pet to a birthday hat, bandana, toys and even a cake from nearby Three Dog Bakery<\/strong>. Put your tired pooch to bed at the dog-friendly 21c Museum Hotel<\/strong> which doubles as a gallery of 21st century art. Onsite restaurant Proof on Main is legit fantastic so make sure you fill a doggie bag for Fido.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy being dog-friendly in the Big Easy, so take your pooch on a N\u2019awlins getaway. Start with coffee and beignets al fresco at the original Cafe Du Monde<\/strong>. Next, pick a tour\u2014from architecture tours to horse-drawn carriage rides\u2014there are plenty of pet-friendly options. Then spring for a room at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans<\/strong><\/a>, which offers pet beds, chew toys, designer collars and other amenities to make your pet\u2019s trip just jazzy.<\/p>\n Book the INNcredible Pet Package at Inn by the Sea<\/strong><\/a> in Cape Elizabeth near Portland, and your dog will be inn<\/em> for a treat. The package includes two nights in pet-friendly accommodations (with a raised LL Bean dog bed), a 30-minute in-room massage (for your dog, not you), dinner from the pet menu and pet turn-down service with a locally made treat. Sounds fetching.<\/p>\n When Fido needs a break from the dog-eat-dog world of politics, he can seek solace at Olde Towne Pet Resort<\/strong>. This dog- and cat-friendly getaway has three DC-area locations, including one in North Bethesda. Your pal can cool off in a bone-shaped pool at doggie day camp; try his hand\u2014er, paw\u2014at the agility course; and spend the night in a luxury boarding suite, complete with his own TV, turndown service and a webcam so you can see the fun you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n #BarkBoulud | Photo courtesy of Leise Jones<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s always the year of the dog at the swanky Mandarin Oriental, Boston<\/strong><\/a>, with \u201cdoggie dining\u201d menus, pooch pillows and a map of local dog-friendly attractions. When you\u2019re ready to hit up the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Bar Boulud<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to leave Spot in his room. With a special Canine Caf\u00e9 Menu (watermelon pupsicle, anyone?) and dog-friendly photo props, it\u2019s no wonder #BarkBoulud is trending.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve got your dog and a glass of wine; what else do you need? At Hickory Creek Winery <\/strong>in Buchanan (about a half hour from southwest Michigan’s beautiful Harbor Country), enjoy a glass of small-batch wine without leaving your pooch behind. Continue your BFF date with a visit to Water Street Coffee<\/strong> in downtown Kalamazoo, where the shaded patio and dog biscuits will make you both want to sit and stay.<\/p>\n ALSO<\/strong>: Looking for a fetching getaway with Fido? Click here for more woof-worthy travel stories!<\/a><\/p>\n About an hour outside of Minneapolis<\/a> you\u2019ll find Top Dog Country Club<\/strong>, whose suites feature plush, wrought-iron framed beds, heated floors and incandescent lighting. The club offers year-round fun, from swimming and sheep-herding in summer to dog coats for the snowy winters. After he\u2019s tuckered out, retire Fido to his room, where soothing music is pumped 24 hours a day. Into classical, jazz or blues? Join the club.<\/p>\n Make a splash with a visit to Waveland Beach<\/strong><\/a>. This small, under-the-radar beach welcomes dogs, so it\u2019s the perfect place for your pup to cool off away from the crowds. After your fun in the sun, head to the nearby Blind Tiger Restaurant <\/strong>in Bay St. Louis, where you and your bestie can share surf-and-turf on the pet-friendly patio.<\/p>\n The cultured canine will appreciate a leashed walk through Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park<\/strong> at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a>. Later, your furry friend can let loose with a run and swim at the 53-acre off-leash Shawnee Mission Dog Park<\/strong>. And when Fido is ready to hit the hay, head to Caroline\u2019s Pampered Pet Motel<\/strong> in Ozark, which will spoil your pooch rotten with raised beds, music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n In Missoula<\/a>, get ready for some outdoor, off-leash fun with your favorite roll dog. Run and swim through 6 acres at Jacobs Island Bark Park<\/strong>, explore Pattee Canyon<\/strong>, go rafting down the Blackfoot River<\/strong> and head to the locally owned store Go Fetch!<\/strong> for some re-tail<\/em> therapy. Best. Day. Ever.<\/p>\n The Cornhusker State offers plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Start with a stroll through Omaha\u2019s Old Market<\/strong>, the city\u2019s arts and entertainment district featuring a riverfront walking trail and plenty of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Next, enjoy the greenery at Mulhall\u2019s<\/strong>, a garden nursery that welcomes dogs with treats and padded shopping carts. Finally, settle in for a stay at the pet-friendly Magnolia Hotel Omaha<\/strong><\/a>, where Fido can enjoy the creature comforts of this historic property without an additional pet fee.<\/p>\n Assigned playgroups, scheduled nap times and individual cubbies may sound like the curriculum at your child\u2019s preschool, but they\u2019re actually part of the day care schedule at the Yellow Dog\u2019s Barn <\/strong>in Barrington<\/a>, about a half our west of Portsmouth. Overnight guests can book a cabin at the property\u2019s Dog Town<\/strong>, where accommodations include raised beds, soothing music and TVs in every room.<\/p>\n As sure as the slot machines will take all your money, over-the-top dog perks abound in Sin City. At the luxury Delano Las Vegas<\/a>, a tower located within Mandalay Bay, dogs are greeted with treats, waste bags and a Doggie Delights Menu from which their people can order them up treats like the Pooch Patty, Bark-A-Roni and Fido’s Frittata\u2014and then chase it with a half hour dog walk courtesy of the concierge. Butler services are also available.<\/p>\n With seven locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel<\/strong> is top dog. Book a luxury suite, decked out with framed art, where Spot can watch Animal Planet or just gaze out his window into the great outdoors. For some variety, he can socialize in the courtyard or indulge in a shampoo at the hotel\u2019s salon.<\/p>\n White Sands National Monument<\/p><\/div>\n Imagine letting Fido roam wild among an endless sea of gorgeous white sand dunes. Perhaps the most Instagrammable park in the US, White Sands National Monument<\/strong> is made up of 275 square miles of gypsum crystals where leashed dogs can wander among pet-friendly trails or explore the monument via ranger-led tours. It may not sounds at spoiling as the Hos-PET-ality package at the Lodge at Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>, but trust us, your dog will love it.<\/p>\n What’s that we see keeping Wellington, the resident bulldog at the Crowne Plaza HY36<\/a><\/strong> in NYC, warm on harsh winter days? Why, a fashionable winter jacket, of course. Wellington’s threads are part of the hotel’s “Coats for Canines” program which loans out stylish outerwear as part of the hotel’s commitment to dog friendliness. Over the top? Maybe. Perfect for trendy hounds and their people? Fur<\/em> sure.<\/p>\n What’s the most lavish way to spend a day in North Carolina? Hanging out at the Biltmore Estate<\/strong> in Asheville<\/a>, of course. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the home, but leashed pets are allowed to roam the expansive and perfectly manicured grounds with their people and dine on the patios at Bistro<\/strong> and Cedric’s Tavern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n How about spoiling Fido with a nearly-150-mile hiking trail that meanders through rugged peaks, lush valleys, expansive prairie, undulating rivers, pristine badlands and even ice caves? The Maah Daah Hey Trail<\/strong> begins in Watford City<\/a> and offers jaw-dropping scenery for people and their dogs in western North Dakota (although the portion that runs through Theodore Roosevelt National Park is off limits to companion animals) and will likely bring Fido face to face with other dogs\u2014prairie dogs that is.<\/p>\n A poolside cabana outfitted with a loveseat and fireplace? Sounds like you and your pet would have a nice stay, except that you won’t be there. The Barkley<\/strong>, a pet hotel and day camp in Cleveland<\/a> offers everything from pawdicures to bedtime stories to trans-paw-tation to and from the resort. The 16,000-square-foot facility provides ample room for playtime and some rooms surround a soothing fountain. Felines are also welcome; they hang out at Kitty City.<\/p>\n Every major city has that one hotel where presidents, celebrities and other top dogs (get it?) stay while they’re in town and in Oklahoma City that accommodation would be the Skirvin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Not only is this downtown gem a historic stunner and just two blocks from Deep Deuce Dog Park<\/strong>, but its Pampered Pooch Package includes treats and biscuits, an in-room pet pillow and a loaned bowl for food and water.<\/p>\n From cafes serving puppiccinos to a beer hall hosting an annual “Dogtoberfest,” Portland might be the first city that actually treats pets better than people. Imagine indulging Fido in a bubble bath, pawdicure, massage and an overnight in her own 70-square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, individual climate control and DOGTV. It’s all available at Sniff Dog Hotel<\/strong> just north of the happening Pearl District. Jealous? You should be.<\/p>\n Dog brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. At restaurant Square 1682<\/strong> in Philly, summertime ushers in the enormously popular Bring Your Own Dog Brunch<\/strong> featuring a doggy menu with items like eggs ‘n’ taters with bacon and peanut butter biscuits. Wondering where to stay in the City of Brotherly Love? Don’t worry: Square 1682 is located within the pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> where food and water bowls are delivered to your room and pet-sitting, walking and grooming can be arranged through the concierge.<\/p>\n If your pooch think he’s straight out of the Gilded Age, spoil him rotten with a weekend in upper crust Newport. Here’s the plan: Take him to KJP Flagship Store<\/strong> at Bowen’s Wharf for a stylish bandana; then board a boat and sail around the harbor with dog-friendly Gansett Cruises<\/strong>; hit the pooches-allowed patio at O’Brien’s Pub<\/strong> (where dogs are given a special treat); end the day with a luxury stay at the legendary (and Fido friendly) Grace Vanderbilt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark | Photo courtesy of Gary Coleman<\/p><\/div>\n Sticky South Carolina heats up like a low country boil much of the year so the best indulgence for Fido is keeping him cool. In September, both Splash Island Waterpark<\/strong> and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark<\/strong> near Charleston<\/a> offer “Dog Day Afternoon,” an annual event in which both parks open their pools, wading areas and lazy rivers to pooches. Retire in style at the exquisite and pet-friendly Grand Bohemian Autograph Collection which is just steps away from the pet-friendly Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong> happening Saturdays at Marion Square and Fido-friendly joints like coffee shop Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer<\/strong> and Poogan’s Porch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/p><\/div>\n Dogs aren\u2019t all too different from us\u2014they love a little rugged adventure but they also love curling up in some comfortable bedding at night. In Keystone, you\u2019ll both get exactly that with a night at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/strong><\/a>, where dogs are more than welcome. The new glamping tentalows, located adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, offer full baths and a wood-burning stove, while the grounds offer picnic areas with grills, views of Mount Rushmore and a social center with a restaurant, games, nightly live music and s’mores around the fire pit.<\/p>\nColorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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