Visiting Cincinnati with your pet? Spend a great weekend exploring top pet-friendly spots in the Queen City with this amazing itinerary. Or use it as a starting point for a long stay.
Cincinnati resident Kelly Schroeder suggested a weekend itinerary. PET-tacular An introduction to her hometown. And she tested every spot in her adorable Golden-Chow mix, Romeo. Here are her “must visit” destinations for dogs spending a weekend in the Queen City.
Pet Friendly Cincinnati – Day 1
The best way to start visiting any city is to walk around. You can see the direction. Dogs consume pet energy from your drive. And you might find something great that makes you want to come back later.
take a walking tour
Get to know downtown Cincinnati by strolling through downtown Cincinnati. Color-coded walking routes. The trail ranges from 1 to 3 miles and you just need to follow the signs.
read more ⇒ Top U.S. Cities for Dog-Friendly Urban Hikes
You and your dog explore the heart of downtown, passing Fountain Square, City Hall, Central Library, Government Square, Taft Museum, and several parks. The pink route is a riverside park that loops around Sawyer Point and almost always has something going on.
If you still have energy left, Sumeru Park Walking Tour Additional views of the riverside and beautiful fountains are available.
Findlay Market
Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest public market still in operation and is a great place to take a break and grab a bite to eat. From April to November, the market hosts special events, street performers and dozens of outdoor stalls.
Always stop and let your dog have a treat i want a petis a local pet food company and you can buy individual treats at the market for puppies who want something to eat. Romeo recommends Sprinkle Doggy Donuts!
Washington Park
Just a few blocks from Findlay Market, Washington Park.Right across from the picturesque location music hallthe park has a small off-leash dog run perfect for relaxing, smelling the stones, playing in the water, and mingling with the locals.
After having fun, spend some time relaxing. Movie nights are held on Saturdays in June, July, August and early September. civic loan. It could potentially show everything from classic romance stories to modern comedies.
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Pet-Friendly Cincinnati – Day 2
After spending the day exploring downtown, you’re probably ready for a bit of nature. There are many beautiful parks perfect for hiking around Cincinnati. But if you can only pick one, we have a great one for you.
Cincinnati Nature Center/Low Woods
The Low Woods are home to nearly every nature lover’s favorite habitat. Choose from deciduous forests, lakes, streams, marshes, glacial outcrops, meadows and wildflower fields. There are more than 26 miles of trails, dotted with picnic benches and shelters.
Dogs are generally asked to stop walking in the water, but some trails go through rivers (such as the Redwing Trail and the Far Ridge Trail). Romeo loved the chance to get splashed as we went through and he got himself (and eventually me) wet too.
heads up: The visitor center only serves coffee, so bring your own lunch.
Let’s do more ⇒ Visit the pet-friendly Holden Arboretum in Cleveland, Ohio
pin mechanical
Dogs on leashes are also welcome at Pin’s Mechanical. A bar with games is the perfect place to unwind with a weekend toast after a hike. Lots of fun activities, including duck pin bowling. It can be endless fun (or frustration) for a dog chasing a ball. You can spend time with your dog indoors or outdoors.
In addition to delicious shaved ice cocktails and beer specials, we also host local food trucks that feed the hungry.
If the site is too busy for your pup, you can also pick one of the other pet-friendly breweries in Cincinnati.
read more ⇒ Tips for bringing your dog to pet-friendly restaurants
where to stay
If you’re out of town, GoPetFriendly.com has a curated list of pet-friendly hotels in Cincinnati (the Residence Inn is downtown). Alternatively, stay a little further afield at the Red Roof Inn in Sharonville for a more affordable and convenient stay. And best of all, pets stay free.
read more ⇒ pet-friendly hotel chains
Visiting Cincinnati with your pet is an easy and enjoyable stay. Alternatively, use it as a starting point for traveling further west, or heading south to nearby Louisville, Kentucky.
Author bio: Kelly Schroeder has a weakness for furry faces and muddy feet. She writes at a software development company during her day and rides home at night on a scooter to rub Romeo’s belly.
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