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Where to Take Your Dog in Portland, Maine
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items If you're new to Portland, or maybe just visiting, you may not be aware that Portland (and Maine in general) is a very pup-friendly town. Here are some suggestions from a local dog owner on where to go with your four-legged buddies when you're in Por...
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Portland or Thereabouts
Just a Short Drive Away
Portland or Thereabouts
Easily accessible from the city of Portland, Maine.
Lowe's is pet-friendly! Bring your polite, well-mannered and leashed dog with you to shop for all those home improvement products. It's also a good place to work on training (in a respectful way, of course!), and to get a walk in when the weather doe...
Lowe's Home Improvement
There are a handful of dog-friendly breweries in the area, and Rising Tide is one of the best with a large outdoor patio and proximity to other spots. All in all, a relaxing way to spend a lovely afternoon in Portland with your best buddy.
Rising Tide Brewing Company
Truly one of the best spots to walk your dog in Portland. It's peaceful, relatively quiet, and feels like a little slice of nature in the middle of the city.
Evergreen Cemetery
This might seem strange, but hear me out. The Jetport is dog-friendly and is a great place for your people-friendly pup to get some social time (particularly if your dog likes people, but not other dogs as much). Always be polite and allow people to ...
Portland International Jetport
Take Fido for an adventure out to Peaks Island off the coast of Portland. It's a short ferry ride that takes you to the picturesque dock and tiny little village. Feel free to walk around and explore this tiny, beautiful little island.
Peaks Island
Fort Williams Park is technically outside of Portland, but it's well worth a visit with your pup. Home to the iconic Portland Head Light, the park is actually quite large and has several large open spaces and beaches to explore. Be advised that it ge...
Fort Williams Park
Macworth Island is just north of Portland and accessible via causeway from Falmouth. It's a unique viewpoint on our lovely coastal city, and worth the effort to get up early and catch the sunrise. Like many popular spots, it's busy at the usual times...
Mackworth Island
Lib's Dairy Treats is a local favorite ice cream shop. They offer pup cup ice creams (vanilla soft serve with a milkbone on top) and occasionally have non-ice cream treats available as well.
Lib's Dairy Treats
If you've never tried poutine, you're in for a treat (hot fries, fresh cheese curds, with a nice drizzle of gravy over the top… yum!). Duckfat the restaurant is definitely not set up for pets, but it's sister business, the Friteshack, has a great out...
Duckfat Frites Shack
Just south of Portland is – surprise! – South Portland. SoPo as the locals call it, is home to Willard Beach, a dog friendly neighborhood and beach. Be aware of the local rules, however. While dogs are welcome at certain times of year and times of da...
Willard Beach
If your dog is part fish, you're probably wondering where to take Fido for a swim (or a wade, let's be honest). Mill Brook Preserve is just north of Portland and has a few good spots for your dog to take a dip. It's a great place for a nature walk re...
Mill Brook Preserve
This one is an icon and an absolute must-do in Portland, with or without your pup. The round trip is about 3 miles, but you can do a shorter out and back if that distance (mostly flat) seems a bit much. I recommend starting from the parking lot on Pr...
Back Cove Trail
Just a Short Drive Away
Requires a short drive, but well worth the trip if you can do it.
Home to LL Bean, Freeport's downtown is a thriving outlet mecca. Fun fact: many of those thriving downtown stores are pet-friendly, including most of LL Bean's stores (Home, Bike/Boat/Ski, and Outlet…. the Main Store does not allow dogs currently).
Freeport
Did you know there's a legit mountain within 20 minutes of Portland? Well, maybe it's more of a hill, but we call it a mountain around here. Bradbury is very dog friendly. Pro tip: Stick to the mountain side (where parking is located), and go in the ...
Bradbury Mountain State Park
If you're looking for a lake/woods experience while you're in the area, drive about 40 minutes northwest of Portland to Sebago Lake State Park. The trails are dog-friendly and pups can swim during the off season (read the signs, dogs are not allowed ...
Sebago Lake State Park