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Establishments that welcome your dog as a regular patron rather than a liability to be tolerated.

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The Well Red Damsel: A Romance Bookstore image 1
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Small bookstore offers dark romance section and local art, creating a unique vibe. Cozy space with inclusive energy invites visitors to linger. Friendly dog Bert adds charm, making it a dog-friendly spot with a welcoming feel.

A friendly dog named Bert often greets visitors. Bert is known as the bookstore mascot dog and is fun to meet.

People are saying

"This Local Spot feels like a community, hosting amazing events and book clubs."

"The events here are so fun and well planned."

"You might even meet Bert, the bookstore's mascot dog!"

Good to know

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The bookstore hosts regular events, including author signings and live art.

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Expect a vibrant community atmosphere during events at the bookstore.

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The store offers a diverse range of romance books, including indie and BIPOC authors.

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Hoyt Park features scenic river trails perfect for dog walking and socializing. A large swimming pool with a waterslide offers fun for families. The German-style beer garden livens up evenings with live music, blending peaceful days with vibrant nights.

Hoyt Park offers ample space for walking dogs and hosts dog-friendly events that welcome families. Meeting other dog walkers is common, making it a social spot for dogs and their owners.

People are saying

"I enjoyed the live music and refreshments at the park."

"I found the beer garden to be fun and beautiful."

"It's so dog friendly, I loved jogging on the paths."

Good to know

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Live music and food/drinks are available at The Landing during summer events.

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Parking can be limited, especially during busy events; ample street parking is available.

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The beer garden operates seasonally, offering drinks and food.

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Cozy woodwork and Beer School decor create a warm vibe indoors, while the spacious patio with a roaring heater livens up with live music and food trucks. Friendly groups enjoy a wide selection of beers and ciders in a dog-friendly setting that welcomes pets even inside.

A dog friendly patio welcomes dogs even in cold months. Dogs are allowed inside despite no food service, making it a fun spot to hang out with pets.

People are saying

"They always had a wide-ranging selection of beers."

"The outdoor seating is a cozy spot, even with dogs."

"It's a fun place to hang out with your dog."

Good to know

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Irish music happens on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm.

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Guests can bring their own food, but no food is available on-site.

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Draft & Vessel Tosa is dog friendly, allowing pets on the patio.

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Open grass and wooded trails create a spacious natural setting perfect for walks. Large dog parks with water bowls and picnic tables cater well to dog owners. Well-kept golf greens add a recreational dimension for sports lovers.

Large and small dog parks offer grassy and wooded areas, water bowls, and poop bag dispensers. Picnic tables and varied terrain add to the space. Some dog owners do not clean up after their pets.

People are saying

"It's a great, big dog park with lots of grassy areas."

"It's a great big dog park with grassy and hilly areas."

"I found the dog park here to be awesome and big."

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Currie Park has a large dog park with picnic tables and water bowls.

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The park features grassy areas, wooded areas, flat terrains, and hills.

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There are poop bag dispensing stands available throughout the dog park.

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Large industrial space offers ample room for groups with arcade games and a huge projector screen. Welcomes dogs inside, creating a dog friendly atmosphere. Features a varied IPA selection and unique brews like pistachio cream ale, keeping the vibe fun and lively.

Allows dogs inside the brewery, making it easy to bring pets along. Welcomes pet owners with a dog friendly atmosphere.

People are saying

"The beer here is really good."

"It's a great spot for pet owners, totally dog friendly."

"You can watch the game on a huge projector and TV."

Good to know

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The brewery is dog-friendly, allowing pets in the outdoor area.

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The space accommodates groups of nearly 40 people comfortably.

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Reservations are recommended for large groups, especially on weekends.

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Park features a playground with astroturf and a dog walking path that welcomes pets and kids alike. Quiet paths and a unique troll sculpture create a charming, clean space for families. Plenty of room for dogs to roam makes it truly dog friendly.

Open space includes a dog walking path and plenty of room to walk dogs. The park welcomes both dogs and kids with a friendly atmosphere.

People are saying

"You have to see the amazing troll sculpture in the park!"

"The park's bathrooms were very clean."

"It's Dog Friendly with a great walking path."

Good to know

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Friday night food truck events and live music are hosted regularly.

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Street parking is limited and can be difficult to find during peak times.

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The park features a kids' playground, a pump track, and unique benches.

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Large cafe space offers cozy fireplaces inside and out, perfect for relaxing or casual gatherings. Patio is dog friendly, welcoming pets and kids with ease. Colorful branding and fun art create an inviting vibe for reading or studying.

Patio welcomes dogs and suits all ages, including kids and pets. Service dogs need documentation to enter, and ordering requires leaving dogs outside on the patio. This spot sees a higher number of dogs around.

People are saying

"I found the coffee to be great."

"The Cafe's fresh bakery items are made onsite."

"It's great that this place is dog friendly, especially the patio."

Good to know

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Colectivo Coffee 68th St. closes at 5pm due to staffing shortages.

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Expect longer wait times during busy weekend hours.

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Parking can be difficult to find near the location.

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