Austin is one of the most pet-friendly cities in the United States. With the different parks, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that allow their guests to bring pets, you will surely have a hard time deciding on the activities that you can do here.
There are a lot of pet friendly hotels in Austin where you and your four-legged friends can stay. Some restaurants also have a separate doggie menu for your dogs. Here are some of the reasons why you should go on a vacation trip to Austin with your pets.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Austin
One of the reasons why you should go to Austin, Texas is the number of pet-friendly hotels that can accommodate you and your four-legged friends. Nothing beats relaxing in your hotel room with your pets after a whole day of fun and excitement. The Westin Austin Downtown, Hyatt House Austin Downtown, The Otis Hotel, Kimpton Hotel, and Hotel Ella are only some of the best hotels that you can find in the area.
You never have to worry about anything else because no one would question you about your pets. Most hotels also have doggie food on their menu. If you failed to buy dog food, you can always order at the hotel. Also, if you want to go around the city of Austin with your friends without your pets, some hotels provide pet-sitting services. Someone will take care of your furry friends while you’re away.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants
When you’re going around the city with your pets, you will always look for restaurants that allow pets inside their premises. Basically, most pet owners are not too picky with restaurants. As long as they allow pets inside, it’s good enough already.Austin has a lot of amazing pet-friendly restaurants where you can bring your dogs.
You can go to Bangers as they offer a fenced-in dog park. You can enjoy great German food and drinks while your pets stay in the fenced park socializing with other pets. You can also bring them to Easy Tiger, Austin Eastciders Restaurant, Mozart’s Coffee, and more. All these restaurants and cafes allow their guests to bring pets with them.
Zilker Park Off-Leash Dog Area
Nothing beats going to Zilker Park to relax and enjoy the morning sun. If you’re an early riser, bring your dogs with you to the park and let them roam around without a leash. There is a large open field here so you can let your dogs run as much as they want. Take note that the area doesn’t have a fence so make sure that you pay attention to your pets while they are playing.
If you want to do some walking or jogging, you can take your dog and put them on a leash while you run and walk on the trails. The park is open from 5 am until 10 pm and it’s free of charge so you can enjoy it here for as long as you want.
The Yard Bar!
Yard Bar is very popular for pet owners in Austin because you can drink some amazing beers and cocktails while your dogs play with other dogs. The best thing about this is that your pets are being supervised by Bark Rangers so you won’t have to worry about them.
Lady Bird Lake
This is one of the top places to visit in Austin with your dogs. You can go sightseeing here while relaxing with your pets. Join the runners if you want. Make sure that your dogs are leashed when you join them.
If you don’t want to join the runners, you can go to the Rowing Dock and get a kayak or paddleboard. This is an amazing experience since you can bring your dogs with you.
However, you can only bring your dogs if there are no blue-green algae on the lake as they are very harmful to pets that are not vaccinated.
Cedar Bark
This place is a wonderland for pet owners. If you want to spend the day letting your dogs play and socialize, Cedar Bark is the best destination in Austin. This is a large park made for dogs and it is divided into three sections: a small dog park, a large park, and an area for all sizes with a water feature. You can bring your dogs to a specific section depending on their size or you can take them to an area with a water feature if you want them to cool off, especially during the summer season.
The Perfect Destination for Pet Owners
Austin is definitely a haven for pet owners who want to have fun and bring their furry friends with them. More and more establishments are starting to accommodate pets and they even go the extra mile to provide extra services for your pets to make sure that they are comfy.
By Amey MyersAmey, an intrepid traveler and avid blogger, roams the world, absorbing diverse cultures, flavors, and experiences. Her writing captures the essence of her adventures, inspiring others to explore. Amey's infectious passion for travel and storytelling epitomizes a life filled with exploration and adventure.
