Pet Friendly North Carolina: Your Complete Dog Friendly Travel Guide!

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The Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock, NC

This immense cliff overhangs Johns River Gorge, 3,000 feet below. Due to a unique formation of the rocky walls of the gorge, the northwest wind sweep... Read More

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North Carolina Ferry System - Knotts Island

Knotts Island, NC

"Pets are allowed in personal vehicles as they board the ferries. A dog can get out and walk on the main deck of the ferry, but must be leashed at all... Read More

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North Carolina Ferry System - Currituck

Currituck, NC

"Pets are allowed in personal vehicles as they board the ferries. A dog can get out and walk on the main deck of the ferry, but must be leashed at all... Read More

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North Carolina Ferry System - Swan Quarter

Swanquarter, NC

NC Ferries welcome pets on board. Many routes allow passengers to ride for free. But the Swan Quarter to Ocracoke route does not due to heavy volume.

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North Carolina Ferry System - Ocracoke North

Ocracoke, NC

"Pets are allowed in personal vehicles as they board the ferries. A dog can get out and walk on the main deck of the ferry, but must be leashed at all... Read More

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Beaches

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Kill Devil Hills Beach

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Policy:Between May 15 and September 15 no dogs shall be permitted on the public beach between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM. At all other ti... Read More

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Kitty Hawk Beach

Kitty Hawk, NC

Policy:From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM dogs must be on a leash not ... Read More

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Nags Head Beach

Nags Head, NC

Policy:Dogs are allowed on the beach year round with a leash.Directions:

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Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke, NC

Policy:Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a 6 ft. leash. Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beach... Read More

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Southern Shores Beach

Southern Shores, NC

Policy:Dogs must be leashed at all times when off the owner's property. No animals are allowed on the beach May 15th to September 15th. F... Read More

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Breweries / Wineries

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Asheville Brewing Company - North Asheville

Asheville, NC

This original location of this brewery has a room, pet friendly patio out front. They serve food along with their microbrews.

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Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

Asheville, NC

Enjoy local brews at the pet friendly tables out front. Check out the website for a calendar of live music and other events.

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Wedge Brewing - Foundation

Asheville, NC

This colorful brewery has pet friendly space out front.

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Wedge Brewing - Wedge Studios

Asheville, NC

This brewery in an historic warehouse serves beer on tap. They have visiting food trucks.

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Urban Orchard Cider Co - West

Asheville, NC

This family-owned tasting room features house-made & guest ciders, local beers & a light menu.

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Off-Leash Dog Parks

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Lucky Dog Bark And Brew - Thrift Road

Charlotte, NC

It's a sport bar! It's a dog park! And you can even board you pup and get him bathed.

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Lucky Dog Bark And Brew - Steele Creek

Charlotte, NC

It's a sport bar! It's a dog park! And you can even board you pup and get him bathed.

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Asheville Dog Park At French Broad River Park

Asheville, NC

This 1 acre, fenced dog park features a separate small dog area, wood chips surface, benches and drinking water.

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Azalea Dog Park

Asheville, NC

This fenced dog park features a separate small dog area, drinking water, swimming, shade, gazebo and benches.

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Watauga Dog Park

Boone, NC

This 3.5 acre, fenced dog park features a separate small dog area. Fees are $50 annually or $3 for a day pass. Passes can be picked up at the Watauga ... Read More

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Parks & Nature

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Clingmans Do

Bryson City, NC

Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned... Read More

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Kinnakeet, NC

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a 72-mile stretch of the Outer Banks from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are a... Read More

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Elk Knob State Park

Todd, NC

Featuring one of North Carolina's highest peaks, Elk Knob State Park has an amazing trail system that offers views from the summit.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore

Atlantic, NC

The seashore is a 56 mile long section of the Outer Banks running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast.

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Moores Creek National Battlefield

Atkinson, NC

The dramatic victory that occurred here ended British authority in the colony and greatly influenced North Carolina to be the first colony to vote for... Read More

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Shopping

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Carolina Premium Outlets

Smithfield, NC

Outlet shopping at it's best, with 80 stores in a beautiful open-air setting. Leashed dogs are allowed in the common areas.

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Black Mountain Yarn Shop

Black Mountain, NC

A sweet little yarn shop in historic downtown Black Mountain, NC. We carry some of the finest yarns from local artists as well as yarn from all over t... Read More

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Mast General Store

Asheville, NC

This General Store has been selling a wide range of goods since 1883. You are welcome to shop with your dog.

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REI

Asheville, NC

This outdoor retailer welcomes dogs to shop with you.

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Grove Arcade

Asheville, NC

This elegant shopping center welcomes you to explore the historic building with your dog. You'll also find restaurants with pet friendly dining areas ... Read More

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