Alexandria, VA Exit 177: There is no shortage of dog-friendly things to do in Alexandria offering dog parks, doggy boutiques and even Doggy Happy Hours. Dogs are welcomed year-round so why not discover Alexandria with your canine companion.
Canine Cruises on the Potomac: Hop aboard the Potomac Riverboat Company’s popular 60-minute cruise touring the Alexandria Seaport for a howling good time with your four-legged friend. Dogs ride free! (Offered monthly, May-Sept)
More than half of Alexandria’s hotels are pet friendly. Hotel Monaco Alexandria lives up to its glowing reputation as the ultimate pet-friendly hotel. They accept any number of pets without size or weight restrictions and for no extra charge and they provide complimentary: pet toy, pet bed, and food & water bowls delivered to your room, plus a Tuesdays evening Doggy Happy Hour. monaco-alexandria.com/old-town-hotel/pet-friendly-hotels
Torpedo Factory Art Center: The anchor of the Alexandria waterfront, the Torpedo Factory also happens to be dog-friendly. Stop in for some art appreciation with your pup in this former World War II munitions factory turned 82 working artists’ studios.
King Street stroll: Old Town Alexandria is where dog bowls line the red brick sidewalks of the historic corridor of King Street. For an educational stroll, check out the dog-friendly Footsteps to the Past guided walking tours.
Treat Stops: Outside The Enchanted Florist on South Fairfax St., you’ll find free dog biscuits tucked into a stylized birdhouse. At Principle Gallery on King Street, doggy concierge Asher will show you to free treats on the checkout counter.
Frolick Dogs: To keep Fido fit, head to Frolick Dogs, Alexandria’s year-round doggy gym with agility training. Purchase a day pass for access to the exercise facilities guaranteed to keep furry fellows in top shape.
Dog-friendly parks: Alexandria has 18 public, off-leash dog parks. To name a few, Founders Park has riverside views, a dog exercise center and walking paths, and Montgomery Park offers a fenced dog run, tennis courts, parking and a playground.
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