If you are going to visit pet friendly Austin Texas and want to plan a fun-filled itinerary for you and your dog, read this article. Austin is one of the top dog friendly cities in America because the residents really go out of their way to ensure that a pet’s best interests are served. Home of no-kill shelters and over 10 off-leash parks, your dog regardless of size and breed will be welcomed at a majority of the pet friendly hotels Austin has.
Check out the top pet friendly Austin attractions:
- Outdoor Dinning: Austin has many pet friendly restaurants that allow dogs in outdoor eating areas. Grab a bite to eat before or after a walk, as an added touch most places will supply fresh water and clean water bowls for your canine companion.
- No Kill Shelters: Several rescue organizations are striving to make Austin a no-kill city for homeless pets. Well-known no kill shelter Austin Pets Alive holds many dog adoption events. If you’re in the market to adopt or wish to make a donation, it’s definitely worth the trip.
- Off-Leash Dog Parks: Austin has over 10 off leash dog parks. The most popular include- Bull Creek District Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, West Austin Park, Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Walnut Creek District Park, and many more.
- Carriage Service: Yes, you and your pooch can enjoy a carriage ride in downtown Austin. Austin carriage services offers one hour Historic Day Tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. You will view downtown Austin’s Congress Avenue, the State Capitol and Grounds, the Bremond Area and much more. They also offer Downtown Evening Rides from 7pm to 11pm.Rates are $45 for a half hour tour and $85 for one hour. There is a $5 discount if paying by cash.
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats: Congress Avenue Bridge is the home to one of the most unusual tourist attractions, the largest urban bat colony in North America. Around sunset, from March to early November, you can watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats fly out from under the bridge. They go out at around sunset in search of their food which are mosquitoes and other small bugs. The best time for this bat viewing is late July through mid-August. If your dog is a bird-watcher, he or she might just notice all the bats in the sky. The event is free of charge and if you’re early there are free parking spots.
- Zilker Park Boat Rentals: This family-owned company sits along Lady Bird Lake and allows dogs on the boat rentals. Dogs must be well mannered, leashed when not on the boat, and under their owner’s control and care at all times.
Source: dogfriendly.com
In addition to the many pet friendly Austin attractions, area hotels and motels accept larger dogs and have Texan sized suites to accommodate this. Enjoy your next vacation with your dog at the “city within a park”, book today!
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