51 Breathtaking Travel Destinations Your Dog Will Adore Visiting With You
There is so much natural beauty in the world, and most of us will never see even a fraction of it. There are always a million excuses to put off a life altering trip- money, work, kids, timing.
Life is too short to miss out on the good stuff, and even shorter for our canine companions. Put all the adult baggage aside for a while and take your best friend on the adventure of a lifetime. You won’t regret it, and your dog will never forget it.
1. Snoqualmie Mountain Pass in Washington
You’ll find all sorts of winter fun in this snowy wonderland, and you just might find yourself saying “Fido, I don’t think we’re in a wardrobe anymore….”
2. Mount Pleasent in Virginia, USA
A blanket, a view, and your dog–all you need is a snack, and you’re ready for one magical nap!
3. Banff National Park in Canada
This isn’t the dog park down the street–welcome to Canada’s oldest national park! 6,500 miles of glaciers, ice fields, and coniferous forests ready for you and your pup to explore.
4. Venice, Italy
Sit back and relax as you tour Venice in the comfort of a gondola with your furry best friend!
5. Glacier Peak in Washington, USA
Ready to say you hiked Washington’s most active volcano with your dog? Just remember to bring a hammock big enough for two because you will want to sit and enjoy the view.
6. Beartooth Mountains, U.S
These beautiful mountains are located in south central Montana and Northwest Wyoming. Brb civilization, strolling into the sunset with my dog #yolo
7. Naples, Italy
Take a dip in the Amalfi coast after you and your pup enjoy a big bowl of spaghetti, Lady and The Tramp style. Just don’t forget to wait 30 minutes before you swim/dog-paddle.
8. Lake Tahoe, USA
Whether you and your pup want some summer or winter fun, Lake Tahoe is enjoyable year round, and is also the largest alpine lake in North America.
9. Vienna, Austria
Howl along with your pup as you two stroll through “the City of Music.” You’re both bound to have a barking good time!
10. New England, USA
If you and your pup decide to explore historic New England, the North Eastern area of the U.S comprising of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, get ready to frolic over hundreds of beautiful bridges like the one in the picture below!
11. The Louvre in Paris, France
This central landmark in “The City of Love” is the perfect place for you and your furry best friend to ponder the wonders of art and culture.
12. Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona, USA
What better place to get down on one knee and pop a box of Milkbones than 1000 ft above the Colorado River, during sunset.
13. Warsaw, Poland
Pad through Warsaw Multimedia Fountain Park and watch the exquisite water/light show that takes place at night!
14. Great San Dunes National Park
Get ready to run across the tallest sand dunes in North America! Don’t worry, it’s unlikely you guys’ll run into any cats in this sandbox!
15. Quebec, Canada
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and European charm of this gorgeous historic city. Oh, and heads up, you’re dog will probably want to stop for a Montreal smoked meat sandwich.
16. Portland, Maine
Visit the iconic Washington Park, or try one of the many coffee houses or microbreweries right at your paws!
17. Buffalo Peaks, Colorado, USA
Keep you’re eyes peeled for Colorado’s largest herd of bighorn sheep as you and your pups pretend like you’re on a quest through Middle Earth.
18. Luxembourg Garden in Paris, France
Tour the beautiful palace grounds of Marie de’ Medici, and pretend like it’s your home for the day. But seriously, don’t forget your dog–you can’t really pretend some place is your home if your dog isn’t there.
19. Purcell Mountains, British Columbia, Canada
Take in breathtaking views as you and your pup campaign across Canada’s southeastern mountain range.
20. San Francisco, California
Don’t furget your selfie stick! You and your pup will want a picture with this iconic Californian landmark!
21. Winter Park in Colorado, USA
Winter Park offers a variety of snow fun like skiing, and snowshoeing. It’s the perfect place for hoomans who love to be active with their pups!
22. The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy
Let your creative juices flow and see how many pics you can get of your dog “interacting” with The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
23. Cala Carbo, Spain
Drink daiquiris for two, beach-side, as you and your dog enjoy this lovely pebble beach.
24. Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada
Sit back, hand in paw, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Takakkaw Falls
25. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, USA
You and your dog can spend hours exploring the many little coves and rocky cliffs that surround Lake Mead, or you can simply relax and sunbathe on the shore.
26. Rome, Italy
With a history over 2,000 years old, Rome offers a lot to explore. That, and hundreds of pawfect photo ops between you and your dog.
27. Cyclades, Greece
Take your pup for a dip in the Aegean Sea or discover some of the countries most pawsome ruins!
28. Château in Chenonceaux, France
Pad around the grounds of this breathtaking castle and make your pup feel like King for a day!
29. Stockholm, Sweden
Walk down cobblestone streets and dip your paws into the Baltic sea! Or one of the cities many fountains…
30.Budapest, Hungary
Gaze upon St. Stephen’s Basilica or simply wonder the streets and see how many puns you can make about you’re dog “always being hungary.”
31. Scheveningen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Explore long sandy beaches, a harbor, and even a lighthouse! All of which is way more fun when you have your dog walking alongside you.
33. Château des Baux in Les Baux-de-Provence, France
A day in this French fortress will have you and your dog feeling like a Stark and their Direwolf!
34. The Baltic Sea
Enclosed by Scandinavia, Finland, the Baltic countries, and the North European Plain, this Atlantic Sea is the perfect exotic destination for you and your dog.
35. Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
One of the few places in the world where you can act like that crazy dog person, and still not be the craziest person there. #VivaLasVegas
36.The Eiffe Tower in Paris, France
After gazing upon the Eiffel tower, sit down with a street artist and get a caricature drawing of you and your furry best friend (at least it’s okay if they draw your dogs nose too big).
37. Seven Sisters, Sussex
Turn on the most epic song you have and just run. Your dog will enjoy loping along your side and you will feel like a King.
38. Hogwarts
Time to pack your trunk and head to Kings Cross Station in London, England! Definitely bring your dog (we all know it was a HUGE typo when Harry’s letter read “You may bring an owl, a cat, or a toad.” Since when was toad man’s best friend?)
39. Vancouver, Canada
This coastal seaport offers a beautiful city for you and your pup to explore and is also close to nature!
40. Barcelona, Spain
Nothing better than a quirky city with your quirky best friend!
41. Florida, U.S.
With beaches, theme parks, and tons of tourist activity, Florida is the perfect summertime destination for you and your pup.
42. Isle of Wight in England
Hoomans have been vacationing at this English Island since Victorian times– what are you and your dog waiting for?!
43. New York City, New York, U.S.
Explore the city that never sleeps and treat your pup to a hot-dog from one of those classic NYC hot dog stands.
44. Milan, Italy
Treat your dog (and yourself!) to an extravagant evening in the financial hub, where you will find fine dining and shopping!
45. The Northern Lights
Seeing lots of wavy gray lights in the sky is definitely on your dog’s bucket list!
46. Keyhole Hot Springs, Whistler, Canada
A dog friendly hot tub? Yes please!
47. Colorado, USA.
Just wherever these guys are. I mean c’mon. This is pawfect.
48. Yosemite National Park in California, USA
Let your dog release his inner “Call of The Wild” as you two explore one of America’s most amazing national parks.
49. Malibu Beach in California, USA
Sand in your toes (or paw pads) a nice beer (or kong), and a beautiful view? Yes please.
50. Northern Norway
Northern Norway, the three northernmost counties Nordland, Troms and Finnmark, offer breathtaking views for you and your pup to explore.
51. Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada
Cozy up and enjoy the view of this magical glacier-fed lake, located in Alberta, Canada.
Featured image via @kylekesterson
Christen Groves