Attractions
On April 5, 1856, a child who later called himself Booker T. Washington, was born in slavery on this 207-acre tobacco farm. Visitors are invited to st... Read More
Take a self-guided tour of Popular Forest, Thomas Jefferson's private retreat. See the octagonal house designed by Jefferson and the surrounding orna... Read More
Visit George Washington's boyhood home, the 80-acre farm known as Ferry Farm. Self-guided tours allow you to explore the site at your own pace. You ... Read More
Virginia Wineworks produces wines under the Virginia Wineworks label as well as the Michael Shaps label. In addition they offer custom wine making. "C... Read More
Enjoy the charm and colonial ambiance of Alexandria with a 40-minute Seaport Cruise. Dogs ride free and are required to have a 6 foot flat leash.
These magnificent caverns are open every day of the year. You may walk the grounds with your large dog. And small pets are welcome inside with you ... Read More
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, located on the James Madison Campus, is home to an extensive collection of native plants from the mid-Appalachian region. ... Read More
Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s last home and burial place, welcomes visitors to explore this historic site with their leashed pet.
Learn about the ghosts, witches, and pirates on this colonial Williamsburg tour. During the holiday season, they also offer a tour of Christmas dec... Read More
This arboretum is home to the largest collection of boxwood cultivars in North America and more than half the world's pine species. There is also an h... Read More
Take a pet friendly tour of the natural areas and wild ponies. Pets are only permitted if you contact them in advance. Discover more ways t... Read More
Home to one of the nation’s most impressive collections of Civil War artifacts, The White Oak Civil War Museum is brimming with history and is an ed... Read More
Take a pet friendly tour of the natural areas and wild ponies. Discover more ways to have ... Read More
Take a pet friendly tour of the natural areas and wild ponies. Only the Pony Tour is pet friendly. Discover more ways to have ... Read More
Located in a 200 year-old barn on a thoroughbred horse farm, this boutique winery offers a unique experience for wine lovers.
Visiting the Hampton Roads/Costal Virginia area with your pet? Why not use this relaxing time to get a beautiful family portrait with your beloved pet... Read More
Located on a 19th century tobacco plantation, and housed in a beautifully restored barn, this winery serves seven wines and southern hospitality.
Taking dog-friendly to a new level, this winery offers breathtaking views of Little Cobbler Mountain, the Blue Ridge and surrounding cattle and horse ... Read More
Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of this unique 19th century college town. On the tour you will pass the Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel, Washing... Read More
The original Georgian mansion, built in 1726 of brick fired on the plantaiton, occupies a beautifully landscaped hilltop site overlooking the historic... Read More
Overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll enjoy the views as much as the wine. The winery also has a restaurant - call ahead for restaura... Read More
Stoll along the quiet paths, overlooking the forests and fields that are virtually unchanged since this plantation belonged to Patrick Henry in the 18... Read More
This public garden and research facility for the University of Virgina encompasses 700 acres in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Also home to the Stat... Read More
This downtown shopping district combines elements of the ideal downtown: the vitality of an Italian piazza and the diversity of a French boulevard. Y... Read More
This campus has the amazing Pavilion Gardens, in addition to fantastic architecture. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome on the grounds, but are ... Read More
This 20-square block historic district offers fantastic architecture to enjoy, as well as several shops, museum and restaurants. Well behaved, leashe... Read More
This downtown shopping district offers an eclectic range of dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment. You'll find more than 70 restaurants, ba... Read More
Pets are welcome on the grounds but not in the museum building.
Discover the ghostly secrets of Alexandria's past. Walking tours last from 60 to 90 minutes. And polite pups may join you on outdoor tours. Tours are ... Read More
This park is 550 acres of privately maintained, naturally wooded property that offers visitors a quiet, serene place to walk, run or picnic. Followin... Read More
Virginia's oldest covered bridge is located in a five acre park where you can walk and picnic with your pets.
Like other historic gems, Montpelier does not allow pets in the former home of James Madison, but leashed dogs are welcome to accompany owners on the ... Read More
Cyrus McCormick's historic farm is pet friendly, but pets must remain on a leash at all times.
Although pets are not allowed in the museum building, pets are permitted on the grounds which include gardens and shady trails as long as you keep you... Read More
This pedestiran mall is home to a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants located in the historic buildings on and around the tow... Read More
The birthplace of Robert E. Lee, Stratford Hall has 1900 acres of farmlands and forests, with views of the Potomac River. Leashed dogs are permitted e... Read More
First settled in 1733 by Amos and Mary Janney, Quakers from Pennsylvania, this village became a thriving center of the community by 1800. By 1840, ma... Read More
Built in the late 18th century, this mill was originally water-powered and provided meal and flour until 1989. The site is home to the Merchantile wh... Read More
Visit the beautiful campus of the second oldest college in the nation, where you can walk the brick pathways that Thomas Jefferson ran when he was lat... Read More
At the time George Washington provisioned this land to his nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis and his bride, Eleanor Curtis Lewis, the estate encompassed mo... Read More
Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped, Victorian-style, terraced gardens surrounding the museum and library. Well behaved, leashed pets ar... Read More
Thomas Jefferson's original plantation totaled some 5,000 acres and was partially divided by the Rivanna River. Guided tours offer insight into life ... Read More
Take a canoe or kayak trip along the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains down the scenic Shenandoah River, which flows from South to North. (Pets are not... Read More
Sitting high above the Potomac River, this mansion has a stunning view of the Maryland shore. Forty-five acres of the estate are open to the public... Read More
Connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth, this passenger ferry consists of three 150-passenger, paddle-wheel ferry boats. Well behaved, leashed pets are wel... Read More
Connecting Portsmouth and Norfolk, this passenger ferry consists of three 150-passenger, paddle-wheel ferry boats. Well behaved, leashed pets are wel... Read More
Fascinating historic fort that played an important role in Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and where 10,000 enslaved people passed through on their ... Read More
Visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world! This 215-foot tall, 90-foot wide bridge formed when a cavern collapsed and left the span that st... Read More
Bring your dog along for this 1.25-mile walking tour and explore canine life at Mount Vernon, from the first president’s dogs to the dogs that live ... Read More
