15 Best Dog-Friendly Small Towns for Weekend Getaways (2025 Guide)
Discover America's most welcoming small towns for you and your furry friend. From pet-friendly patios to dog parks and trails, these destinations make traveling with dogs easy and fun.
Published: 11/1/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Woodstock
Classic New England village with four covered bridges and spectacular fall foliage. Historic architecture meets farm-to-table dining in Vermont's most charming town.
Marfa
Remote desert art mecca with Donald Judd installations and mysterious glowing lights. Where contemporary art meets endless Chihuahuan Desert skies.
Port Townsend
Victorian seaport frozen in time with over 70 historic buildings from the 1880s. Maritime heritage meets thriving arts community on Puget Sound.
Bisbee
Former copper mining boomtown turned bohemian arts haven in the Mule Mountains. Colorful Victorian houses cascade down hillsides above underground mine tours.
Taos
1,000-year-old pueblo meets artist colony beneath Sangre de Cristo peaks. Adobe architecture and high desert light that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe.
Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell's idealized America brought to life in the Berkshires. Main Street looks just like his famous painting, museum and all.
Hudson
Revitalized river town where 200+ antique shops line historic Warren Street. Farm-to-table pioneer just two hours from NYC by train.