Annapolis and Anne Arundel County has long been recognized as a pet-friendly destination. Besides lots of Pet-Friendly Parks and Events, check out our Fun Pet-Friendly activities.

 

Annapolis Small Boat Rentals believes that humans need to share the fun of getting out on the water. They invite customers to bring their pets along when they em-BARK on a cruise of the Annapolis Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay in a rental motor boat from their fleet of 17’ to 20’ boats. They provide water bowls, a comfortable bow seat, and, for water-experienced pets, a swim in the Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis Small Boat Rentals offers half-day and full-day boat rentals to families of up to eight people. 410-268-BOAT (2628).

Discover Annapolis Tours welcomes Pets on all trolley tours. 410-626-6000

eCruisers. Pets are always welcome on eCruisers and ride for FREE, humans have to "tip"!  443-497-4769

Historic London Town and Gardens. All dogs are allowed on leashes to stroll the gardens with their owners, attend our concert series with pets, including our Dog Days of Summer events held Thursdays in August. We even have Brides with their pets walking down the aisle as brides maids!!  410-222-1919

Kayak Annapolis.  Seeing Annapolis, with your water-friendly dog, from the water gives you a totally different perspective. 443-949-0773

Patuxent Research Refuge. Dog walking is permitted on the trails of Patuxent Research Refuge as long as they are on a leash at all times and under the control of the owner. We also ask that dog waste be picked up and packed out of the refuge. 301-497-5763

Mount Clare Museum House. The park is pet friendly but the museum is not. 410-837-3262.

Watermark Tours, Charters, Cruises. Pet owners can enjoy watching their dog's ears blow in the breeze as they cruise around the Annapolis Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Guests learn about the area's history from 17th Century to present, while relaxing with their dogs aboard one of Watermark’s many dog-friendly public cruises or walking tours. Watermark’s Water taxi service around the Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Back Creek is also dog-friendly.