June 24, 2009

Deacon Says: Take Me on Vacation!

Sometimes, a dog's just gotta get a word in edgewise. It's summertime, and I really don't think it's fair that everyone and their mother is jetting off to beachy locales, leaving me home in Annapolis with my wubba.

I'll admit to crying at the sight of suitcases and generally moping until my parents return. That's why I was wriggling my whole body with delight when DogFriendly.com released their top ten list of pet-friendly travel spots.

I'm sharing - in hopes that you'll share your vacation with me too!
  1. Carmel / Monterey, CA - Many pet-friendly accommodations. Off-leash Carmel City Beach. Many walking and hiking options. Shop and dine in luxury.
  2. Bar Harbor / Acadia, ME - Pet-friendly Acadia National Park. Shop in the historic downtown. Take a ferry or boat cruise.
  3. Black Hills, SD - Lots of dog-friendly attractions and campgrounds. Mt. Rushmore worth visiting with a dog. See Badlands National Park.
  4. St Augustine, FL - See the historic downtown. Lots of dog-friendly shopping and dining. Take a harbor boat cruise and a ghost tour.
  5. Cape Cod, MA - Visit Cape Cod National Seashore. Many cruises and
  6. Key West, FL - Quaint B&B's and outdoor dining. Dog-friendly attractions, boating and stores. See the Southernmost Point Monument.
  7. Charlottesville, VA - Visit estates of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Shop at the downtown mall. Visit dog-friendly Shenandoah Park nearby.
  8. Mendocino, CA - Stay in a pet-friendly B&B or resort. Walk the seaside town. Go to the beach and dine outdoors.
  9. Asheville / Blue Ridge, NC - Tour the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit the Biltmore Estate grounds and shop at Biltmore Village.
  10. Amarillo, TX - Visit the famous Cadillac Ranch. Spend a day or camp at Palo Duro Canyon. Stay at the Big Texan Steak Ranch Motel.
Honorable Mentions:
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
  • Mackinac Island, MI
  • San Luis Obispo, CA


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