Known as the most dog-friendly place to visit in the country, Austin sure does have a lot of places that welcome your furry friends with open paws. Get your pooch ready to tour this awesome place. Have fun y’all!
1. Auditorium Shores at Town Lake
Jog along or play catch in this off-leash area that offers great views of ATX’s skyline.
Address: 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Jog along or play catch in this off-leash area that offers great views of ATX’s skyline.
Address: 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States
2. Texas State Capitol
Visit the seat of government in Texas with Fido. Take beautiful photos along it’s beautiful architecture and gardens.
Address: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Visit the seat of government in Texas with Fido. Take beautiful photos along it’s beautiful architecture and gardens.
Address: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Texas State Capitol, South Facade. Courtesy of the Texas State Preservation Board.
3. Zilker Botanical Garden
Bring your pup and see breathtaking themed botanical gardens including the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, The Riparian Streambed, The Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and The Mabel Davis Rose Garden. These are connected together with pathways, streams, Koi ponds and thousands of blooming flowers.
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Rd Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: +1 512-477-8672
Bring your pup and see breathtaking themed botanical gardens including the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, The Riparian Streambed, The Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and The Mabel Davis Rose Garden. These are connected together with pathways, streams, Koi ponds and thousands of blooming flowers.
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Rd Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: +1 512-477-8672
Photo via Facebook
4. Barton Creek Greenbelt
If you are planning to take your pet on a hike, consider going to Barton Creek, often referred to as “Greenbelt”. It is home to 12.68 of dog-friendly hiking trails and if you would want to take a quick dip, head over to Campbell Hole.
Access Points:
If you are planning to take your pet on a hike, consider going to Barton Creek, often referred to as “Greenbelt”. It is home to 12.68 of dog-friendly hiking trails and if you would want to take a quick dip, head over to Campbell Hole.
Access Points:
- Loop 360: 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78704
- Gus Fruh: 2642 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704
- Spyglass: 1599 Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78704
- Twin Falls: 3900 Mopac Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78746
- Trails End: 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, TX 78746
- Homedale Access Point: 2010 Homedale Dr, Austin, TX 78704
- Violet Crown Trail at Zilker: 2212 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Photo via austinparks.org
5. Barton Creek Farmers Market
Buy your dog some locally made food and treats. Shop your fresh produce and meats here to support local farmers as well.
Address: 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, Texas 78746 - Saturday
4805 Hwy 290 W Sunset Valley 78745 - Sunday
Phone: +1 512-280-1976
Buy your dog some locally made food and treats. Shop your fresh produce and meats here to support local farmers as well.
Address: 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, Texas 78746 - Saturday
4805 Hwy 290 W Sunset Valley 78745 - Sunday
Phone: +1 512-280-1976
Photo via Facebook
6. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden
Grab something to eat at Banger’s. Enjoy country music and their quality menu made from scratch. They have an off-leash dog park and a sausage on the menu specifically made for your furry friends.
Address: 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 (512) 386-1656
Grab something to eat at Banger’s. Enjoy country music and their quality menu made from scratch. They have an off-leash dog park and a sausage on the menu specifically made for your furry friends.
Address: 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 (512) 386-1656
Photo via Facebook
7. The Domain
Don’t forget to visit the shops when you’re in Austin. The Domain is your go-to shopping destination with over 100 stores and restaurants. Most of the boutiques are dog friendly and they even offer water bowls and sometimes treats for your pups.
Address: 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758, United States
Don’t forget to visit the shops when you’re in Austin. The Domain is your go-to shopping destination with over 100 stores and restaurants. Most of the boutiques are dog friendly and they even offer water bowls and sometimes treats for your pups.
Address: 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758, United States
Photo via austintx.com
8. Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company
Hang out in the shade with your pup in their beer garden and enjoy a nice cold beer while listening to live music. Their philosophy “Beer Makes it Better” is a guiding principle for them that their beer has the power to make everything better.
Address: 1305 W. Oltorf Austin, TX 78704
Phone: +1 512-298-2242
Hang out in the shade with your pup in their beer garden and enjoy a nice cold beer while listening to live music. Their philosophy “Beer Makes it Better” is a guiding principle for them that their beer has the power to make everything better.
Address: 1305 W. Oltorf Austin, TX 78704
Phone: +1 512-298-2242
Photo via Facebook
9. Austin Doga
De-stress your body and improve your connection with your pet while doing yoga. Private lessons can be arranged if you feel like your dog may not get along with other dogs or is too excited to meet them.
Address: 3610 Abbate Cir, Austin, TX 78721, United States
De-stress your body and improve your connection with your pet while doing yoga. Private lessons can be arranged if you feel like your dog may not get along with other dogs or is too excited to meet them.
Address: 3610 Abbate Cir, Austin, TX 78721, United States
10. Yard Bar
The perfect place to spend your time with friends and your four-legged friends. Sip crafted beers and eat good food while having a fun and relaxing time. Don’t worry about your pup, they have an off-leash park and there are “Bark Rangers” to keep an eye for them.
Address: 6700 Burnet Rd Austin, TX 78757
Phone: +1 512-900-3773
The perfect place to spend your time with friends and your four-legged friends. Sip crafted beers and eat good food while having a fun and relaxing time. Don’t worry about your pup, they have an off-leash park and there are “Bark Rangers” to keep an eye for them.
Address: 6700 Burnet Rd Austin, TX 78757
Phone: +1 512-900-3773
Photo via Facebook
Have a fun and memorable vacation with your pet in the Music Capital of the World!
If you are planning to drive around the Texas Hill Country, be sure to visit 7 Monk’s Cafe in New Braunfels, an award-winning Indian and Mediterranean restaurant and if you are looking for a place to stay in Fredericksburg, book one of our properties here.
This article is accurate as of the time of publishing. We always recommend calling every individual business to ensure their hours of operation remain accurate.
If you are planning to drive around the Texas Hill Country, be sure to visit 7 Monk’s Cafe in New Braunfels, an award-winning Indian and Mediterranean restaurant and if you are looking for a place to stay in Fredericksburg, book one of our properties here.
This article is accurate as of the time of publishing. We always recommend calling every individual business to ensure their hours of operation remain accurate.
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