Visit the city that never sleeps and take your dog along for the ride. New York City, NY is one of the top dog-friendly cities in the U.S. and is sure to entice both yours and your dog’s senses. If you are looking for a place to stay, book one of Choice Hotels® pet friendly hotels in the New York area.
Make sure to take in the sights and skylines of New York City with a stroll along the Brooklyn Bridge. You and your dog will enjoy a walk along the bridge on the wooden walkway elevated over traffic; there are benches along the way if you need a rest. The Brooklyn Bridge is the world’s first steel suspension bridge and takes about 20-40 minutes to walk each way.
Take in a little culture at the William Secord Gallery. This gallery specializes in nineteenth century dog paintings, works on pages and bronzes and is the only gallery of its kind in the U.S. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enjoy the art. Really good dogs are even treated to cookies and water! Commemorate your visit by getting a portrait done of your dog from one of the on-site painters.
Coming to New York in wintertime? You’ll enjoy a leisurely walk along one of the many boardwalks or beaches from October 1 through April 30. Leashed dogs are allowed on the sand at Manhattan Beach, Coney Island, South Beach and many more area beaches.
A visit to New York is not complete without a little shopping. Don’t leave your dog behind when enjoying some retail therapy in New York City, one of the best shopping havens there is! You and your dog can both enjoy Time Warner Center, an upscale, indoor mall located near Central Park. Dogs are allowed inside the mall as long as they are on a leash or in a purse.
When visiting the Big Apple, stay at one of the many nearby pet-friendly Choice hotels in the New York City area. Choice Hotels has a variety of hotels that fit every budget right in the heart of the city. Visit ChoiceHotels.com to book your dog-friendly vacation.
