If you’re in Seattle and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in the Emerald City to get their recommendations for the best dog-friendly activities Seattle has to offer. This complete route includes a fabulous dog walk, dog park, and dog-friendly restaurant. Your dog is ready for this! Read on for all the details you need.
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Total Distance: 1.8 miles / 38 minutes of walking
Start your day in Seattle in the walkable Fremont neighborhood at Norm’s Eatery & Ale House. This dog-friendly neighborhood pub is great for a light meal for you and a treat for your dog.
Next, head to beautiful Gas Works Park for a unique view of the skyline and a place to stretch your legs (and paws!) Walk south on N 36th until you reach N 34th and continue on until you see Stone Way. Take a right here, merging onto N Northlake Way until you reach the entrance of Gas Works Park on your right. Take advantage of the view with a photo opp!
Next up, grab a cold beer at Fremont Brewing Company. Take a left out of the entrance on N Northlake Way until you reach Stone Way, where you’ll take a right and an immediate left and you’ll see the brewery. Enjoy the outdoor seating area and people watching with your pup.
Finish out the day with a visit to an iconic Seattle landmark, the Fremont Troll public sculpture. Head west on N 34th Street and take your first right on Albion Place N for four blocks until you’ve reached N 36th Street and take a left. Walk a few blocks and the Fremont Troll will be on the right. Make sure to snap a photo!
Dog's Day Out: Seattle
Norm’s Eatery & Ale House
Address: 460 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Dog-friendly neighborhood pub with an American menu & events such as trivia nights.
Contact Info: (206) 547-1417
Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm
- Fri: 11am-12am
- Sat: 9am-2am
- Sun: 9am-11pm
Why we love it:
Norm’s is a Seattle institution known for being dog-friendly. They even have a dog-specific menu with treats ranging from marrow bones, turkey nuggets and bacon ‘pupcakes’.
Gas Works Park
Address: 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
Gas Works Park is a 19-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood.
Contact Info: (206) 684-4075
Hours:
- Daily, 6am-10pm
Why we love it:
Gas Works Park is an iconic park with sweeping views of Lake Union and Seattle’s skyline. While dogs aren’t allowed off-leash, enjoy an extensive lawn space perfect for picnics, sunbathing or a little afternoon rest and relaxation.
Fremont Brewing Company’s Urban Beer Garden
Address: 1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
A kid- and dog-friendly beer hall with bench tables serves up seasonal ales and free pretzels.
Contact Info: (206) 420-2407
Hours:
- Sun-Wed: 11am-9pm
- Thurs-Sat: 11am-10pm
Why we love it:
Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden has a massive outdoor seating area with community tables that invite conversations with people (and their pups), creating a great space to enjoy the Seattle sunshine.
Fremont Troll
Address: N 36th St, Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
The Fremont Troll is a public sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. It’s an iconic fixture of the neighborhood, making guest appearances in movies from the Twilight saga to Sleepless in Seattle.
Contact Info: NA
Hours:
- Daily, 24 hours
Why we love it:
The Fremont Troll is a perfect stop to get a couple photos with your pup (#fremonttroll).
More Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Activities in Seattle
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