Fun places to bring your dog near me

It’s the perfect time to explore Central Florida with your best friend. Plan your next FURfriend outing with these top 10 dog-friendly spots in Orlando

From restaurants to outdoor parks, pick your favorite PAWTY place in and around Central Florida for a memorable day with your dog.

This list of the best locations to bring your dog was put together by our friends over at Orlando Dog Spots. For even more ideas, visit their site or follow Orlando Dog Spots on Instagram.

Fun places to bring your dog near me

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Fun places to bring your dog near me

TOP 10 PLACES TO GO WITH YOUR DOG IN ORLANDO

Maxine’s on Shine
337 Shine Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803

Savor brunchtime with your PAWrents at this local hotspot.

Wag your tails and enjoy the fenced area where all the pups can play. They have a great menu including cocktails. The restaurant is a huge fan of our Orlando dog community!

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Best spot for dogs in Orlando: Mathews Park. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Mathews Park
205 E Hazel Street
Orlando, FL 32804

If you are an outdoorsy pet owner, you’ll enjoy the scenery around Mathews Park. The dog-friendly park has its own pet stroll and poo-llution spots just for your little PUP.

The destination also features plenty of amenities like spots to picnic, a full playground for the kids, and a baseball field. After your day of play, stop by Publix just around the corner in College Park for a Boar’s Head Pub Sub!

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Kelly’s Ice Cream is a fun and sweet spot for your pup. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
3114 Corrine Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Treat yourself and your PUP to some ice cream from Kelly’s. If you (and your furry friend) haven’t tried them yet, you’re missing out. They sell ice-cold Dog Pops!

The scoop shops offer a dog-friendly atmosphere with an outside covered patio to cool off. Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream features a variety of scoops, milkshakes, and sundaes with a total of nine locations around Orlando.

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Dog-friendly Gnarly Barley Orlando. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Gnarly Barley
1407 N Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32804

Gnarly Barley recently moved to a new location and we are so happy they did. The Ivanhoe Village area is a great spot for our little PUPS.

We all love the Gnarly Barley and what it has to offer for the doggies and on the menu. Delicious craft beers, too!  

Fun places to bring your dog near me

World of Beer at Lake Eola in Orlando is a dog-friendly spot. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

World of Beer
431 E. Central Blvd. Ste B
Orlando, FL 32801

Beer is high on the list during weekends with our dogs…and we love the variety at World of Beer in Downtown Orlando.

Plus, they are completely dog-friendly. We’ve met so many FUR friends in and around the area. After your meal, take a stroll around Lake Eola to check out swans, a playground, and many fun sights and smells for your furry friend. 

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Woofgang Bakery dog shop in Winter Park, Florida. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Woofgang Bakery
918 N Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

We love Woofgang Bakery for so many reasons. The two locations we went to in Winter Park and Winter Garden both made us feel right at home and we LOVE what they have for our PUPS, whether it be homemade treats, collars, or toys!

 MORE PLACES TO BRING YOUR DOG IN ORLANDO 

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Se7en Bites
617 Primrose Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Se7en Bites has a great outside seating area for our FUR-babies and it’s so easy to order!

They even have a spot outside to chill during the beautiful Central Florida weather. And how did we get so lucky for delicious food whipped up by Chef Trina?

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Kick back and relax at the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company with your dog. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
1300 Alden Road
Orlando, FL 32803

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is the perfect spot for your dogs on weekdays and weekends.

Plus, they host a dog event from time to time that’s a true Puppy PAWTY! Check out their events page for the next one!

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Nak’d on Park Avenue dog shop in Winter Park. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Nak’d on Park Avenue
334 N. Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

Journey to Winter Park with your pup for the new Nak’d Dog Skincare shop on Park Avenue.

It offers so much for little FUR-friends to feel pampered and look their best. After your shopping spree, strut your stuff on Park Avenue.

Fun places to bring your dog near me

Experience a fun day at Lake Eola Park with your dogs. Image: Shannon Wolfgang.

Lake Eola Park
512 E Washington Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Lake Eola Park is a perfect dog-friendly spot to spend your day exploring with your best friend.

The destination offers a Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and local events throughout the year. Yearround there is always the iconic fountain, a beautiful path with receptacles along the way, as well as resident swans to discover. 

Fun places to bring your dog near me

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We hope to see your wagging tails around town. Happy National Pet Month to our Orlando dog community and little FUR-babies out there!

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