Seattle

Seattle, the largest city in the state of Washington, is famous for the Space Needle that was constructed in 1962. Other than this beautiful legacy, there are a host of other attractions that win the hearts of travelers. Some of the must-see places of the city are Museum of Pop Culture, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle Art Museum and Discovery Park. Being a port city, Seattle churns out some incredibly delicious seafood that one must taste while visiting the city. Along with this, dishes like Pho, Hom Bow, Teriyaki preparations and Grilled Cheese are pretty popular among the masses. The city’s coffee, chocolates and craft beer are other things that one needs to taste. If you’re planning to bring along the fluffy ones on your Seattle trip, then you would be delighted to know that the city is a great pet-friendly destination. Be it hotels, parks, Pike Place Market, breweries or cafés, you can take your pet with you pretty much anywhere. The most convenient thing while exploring Seattle with your doggo is that its public transit system (metro buses, streetcars, water taxi and light rail) is highly dog-friendly. So, you won’t have any trouble getting around in the city with your pooch by your side. While on a trip to Seattle, you and your pet can have a great time engaging in these activities-

Run free at off-leash dog parks

Though, in public, dogs must remain leased, Seattle offers about 14 parks where dogs are allowed to run to their heart’s content without getting restrained with a leash. Some of those off-leash parks are Westcrest Park, Lower Woodland Off Leash Area, Dr. Jose Rizal Park, Northacres Off-Leash Dog Area and Warren G. Magnuson Park Off Leash Area.

Enjoy open air movies

Catch a movie under the night sky with your pooch at various locations around the city. Seattle’s Summer Outdoor Movies are fun to watch and a great way to explore the local culture of the city. And your pet would love spending time with you and interacting with all the other movie goers. The best places to watch these free movies include Westlake Park, Cascade Playground, Freeway Park, Hing Hay Park and Green Lake Community Center.

Attend exciting events

There’s always something fun going on in Seattle when it comes to pet related events. Some events are entertaining, some are relaxing, some quirky and some, downright crazy. So, whatever your interests may be, you’re bound to find an event or two that excites you, while exploring the city with your furry ones. Some of the most popular events include Corgi Races at Emerald Downs, Bark at the Park, SEA-Cats Cat Show, Goat Yoga, Meditation with Cats and Mutt Mixer. Other than the ones mentioned above, Seattle has a number of other attractions and events where your four-legged family members are welcome and thus, the city is a great place for a pet-friendly vacation. With all the things to do and places to see for your pooch, it’s a given that s/he will have a great time on his/her visit to Seattle, and so will you!