Dog’s Guide to Washington, DC
The capital of our nation, Washington, DC, is a great place to enjoy a history-filled vacation with your favorite pooch. Take your dog when you visit the National Mall and, after a long day exploring the city, stop at one of the city’s restaurants that offer doggie happy hour. Washington, DC also has many parks where you and your pet can take a nice stroll in the outdoors. Be sure to take the time to visit Rock Creek Park, an oasis of nature in the city.
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Walter Pierce Park Dog Park – 20th Street and Calvert Street, NW
Shaw Dog Park – 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Dog-Friendly Parks (on-leash)
Glover Park Dog Park – 39th Street and W Street, NW
Lincoln Park – Capital Hill, 11th/N. Carolina
Marion Park – E Street and 6th Street, SE
C&O Canal Towpath – M Street
Capital Crescent Trail – Water Street, NW
National Arboretum – New York Ave, NE
Rock Creek Park – Glover Rd, NW
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
Zaytinya – 9th St., NW
Cantina Marina – Water St, SW
Bangkok Bistro – Prospect St., NW
Cafe Milano – Prospect St., NW
Helix Lounge – Hotel Helix Rhode Island Ave., NW
Union Pub – Massachusets Ave., NE
Attractions
National Mall – Independence Ave and 14th St.
Jefferson Memorial – National Mall
FDR Memorial – National Mall
Lincoln Memorial – National Mall
Transportation
WMATA – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority allows pets to be transported in secure carriers that have no possibility of escape.