Phoenix

Nice warm weather, gorgeous landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine, glamorous spa resorts, pulsating nightclubs and a host of attractions make Phoenix a perfect place for a vacation. A few spots you just can’t miss out on are Camelback Mountain, Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park, Phoenix Art Museum and South Mountain Park & Preserve. The rugged terrain of the areas surrounding the city offers a great place for adventure lovers to indulge in heart-thumping sports like off-roading, rock climbing, river rafting and riding hot-air balloons. If you’re planning to fly to Phoenix with a pet, then you’re in for a treat as the city offers a number of pet-friendly places that keep you and your pet entertained during the trip. Not just hotels, but Phoenix offers its furry visitors a number of options to choose from. Be it nature trails, breweries, cafés, pizzerias, dog parks or other attractions, your pet is bound to have a great time in Phoenix. A few places for you to check out-

Let your pooch enjoy the views at Encanto Park

A number of amenities like a picnic area, an amusement park, a playground, grills, fishing lagoon and boat rentals make this place quite popular among the masses. Though pets are not allowed in the rental boats or the amusement park, s/he can still have a great time taking a walk along the river and enjoying a picnic with the whole family in the picnic area. The pet must remain on-leash at all times.

Go on an adventure at the Shaw Butte Trail

Let’s face it, nothing makes our pets happier than exploring the great outdoors. The Shaw Butte Trail welcomes pets in their premises as long as they are on-leash. While making the climb and upon reaching the summit, both humans and pets can enjoy beautiful vistas of the Lookout Mountain, North Mountain and Piestewa Peak.

Explore the sights, sounds and aromas at the Open Air Market

The food, the flowers, the live music, the people and the vibes of this market would make you and your pooch happy, such is the magic of this farmers’ market. Open on Saturdays, on-leash dogs are welcome to explore the place with their owners. You get to taste fresh home-made jams, pies etc. and your furbaby gets to taste dog treats available at the market.

Have a bite at Haus Murphy's

This popular eatery offering authentic German fare has outdoor seating facility along with regular indoor ones, so that your beloved pets can join you during your meals. While dining at this place, don’t forget to try their bratwursts, schnitzels and pretzels.

Run free at Cosmo Dog Park

This beautiful park is every dog’s dream come true. This 17-acre park has vast open spaces with four separate fenced areas (for the safety of your furbabies), two washing stations (to scrub them clean before getting back to the hotel), a few agility structures and a huge lake (for extra fun). Seeing them run around with their doggie friends, having a great time would bring a smile to your face as well. What better way than this to kick back and relax while traveling with your pets? As you can see, there is no dearth of things to do and places to visit while vacationing with your pet in Phoenix. So, for your next vacation, book flights to Phoenix and have a memorable vacation.