Can’t wait for your next trip, but are miserable at the idea of leaving your best friend behind?

After all, who better to experience long walks on the beach with — or snuggling up on the terrace to watch the sunset with — than your pooch (especially when no meaningful conversation is expected)?

If you’ve got to get away, but can’t bear the sad look from those puppy dog eyes, maybe it’s time for a little getaway that includes Fido, too. The following are some canine-friendly cities that offer more unusual treats to lure both of you for a visit.

NAPA, CALIFORNIA

“But my dog doesn’t drink,” you argue. No worries. While you’re lapping up
the region’s top-notch wine, your canine pal will have plenty of things to
do.

WINERIES

Cuvaison Winery
4550 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, California
707-942-6266; www.cuvaison.com

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed to join you in the small tasting
room and in the three outdoor picnic areas.

Clos Du Val Winery
5330 Silverado Trail, Napa, California 94558
800-993-9463; www.closduval.com

Dogs on leashes are allowed in the enormous tasting room and on the property

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hillcrest Country Inn
3225 Lake County Hwy, Calistoga, California
707-942-6334

Host Debbie O’Gorman runs this country home with her three dogs, Taz, Debo
and Bamboo, who are friendly and welcoming to other canine friends. The
antique-filled home is located on a hilltop with an unbeatable view of Napa
Valley. You and your pup can romp around the 36-acre property where there is
swimming, hiking and fishing, and then he has the option of staying in your
room or in a large outdoor kennel.

Beazley House Bed & Breakfast Inn
1910 First Street, Napa, California
707-257-1649, www.beazleyhouse.com

You’ll be able to play with resident Golden Retrievers Sissy and Autumn
Beazley in this downtown Napa inn, and you’ll even receive a doggie welcome
basket with a bowl, doggie beer, bones and cleanup baggies. Three rooms open
out into the gardens, and there is a $25 per day per dog charge, with a
maximum of two dogs per room.

RESTAURANTS

Angele
540 Main Street, Napa, California
707-252-8115

This gourmet French restaurant allows dogs on leashes in their outdoor
patio, and will provide water and treats while you dine.

Bistro Don Giovonni
4110 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, California
707-224-3300

This laid-back Mediterranean restaurant (it’s the sister to San Francisco’s
Scala Bistro) allows dogs in their outdoor tables, but please call ahead to
inform the staff.

ASPEN, COLORADO

If you can take your pup to wine country, why not to the slopes? They don’t
(yet) make skis to fit all four paws, but there are lots of other options
for the two of you. Dogs are welcome in the downtown pedestrian mall, and
they are allowed off their leashes in nearly all city parks.

Otherwise, the resort’s hardy mountain trails are open to adventurous dogs
and their friends: From June-August, the Silver Queen Gondola can take you
and your dog up Aspen Mountain, and you can even buy a souvenir dog gondola
pass with his mug on it for $5. Your dog doesn’t need to be leashed, but
it’s recommended along the hiking trails and loops. Other popular dog hiking
trails are the Rio Grande, Hunter Creek/Hunter Valley, and Sunnyside Trail.
Each of these are accessible by foot and under ten miles long.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-4600

This small hotel is located just a couple feet away from the Silver Queen
Gondola and offers a doggy menu with treats like chicken breast and beef
tenderloin.

Hotel Aspen
110 W. Main Street, Aspen, CO
970-925-3441

Dogs of all sizes are welcome for a $20 non-refundable fee (however, noisy
pooches will be put in the front office with a $20 per hour dog-sitting
fee). Ask for a porch room so he’s got extra space to roam.

RESTAURANT

Ajax Tavern
685 E Durant, Aspen, Colorado
970-920-9333

Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables on leashes at this casual Aspen eatery.

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles already has a reputation for being a dog-friendly city, but its neighbor down south is making steps to become the next hot dog spot in
Southern California. Long Beach is a coastal city that has recently opened three acres of its beach in Belmont Shore as an off-leash area. “The
Dog Zone” is currently in a one-year pilot program, so it is crucial that visitors follow the rules to ensure that it becomes a permanent fixture in the area — one dog per adult, and pooper-scoopers are a must. The Dog Zone starts at 4800 E. Ocean Blvd., between Roycroft and Argonn streets.

Also in Long Beach is the very active Haute Dogs organization, which
arranges several doggie-centered events in Belmont Shore all year long. The
Haute (pronounced “hot”) Dog Easter Parade features hundreds of dogs
marching along in bonnets and Easter outfits, while the Howl’oween Parade
and Canine Costume Contest that includes an adoption fair, a bulldog kissing
booth; and a dancing dog demonstrations. If that’s not doggone wacky enough,
stick around Long Beach for the Haute Dog poetry contest and bulldog beauty
contest. www.hautedogs.org

Several restaurants and shops along the busy Second Street in Belmont Shore
offer water bowls to welcome pets. Pet-friendly accommodations are rather
scarce (you may be better off making Long Beach doggie festivities part of a
day trip), but you can try the following:

Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, a luxury hotel that welcomes dogs of any size
for a $75 non-refundable fee. 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, 562-437-5900

NEW YORK CITY

With more than 120,000 licensed dogs in the city, it’s no surprise that New
York makes our list of dog-friendly cities. But did you know that you can
actually give your four-legged friend some education on your trip? Susan and
Art Zuckerman offer canine walking tours of New York that will give you a
history of specific neighborhoods while showcasing some of the local
hotspots for both humans and dogs. On the Greenwich Village Tour, you can
check out Washington Square Park, one of the best dog runs in the city, or
take a stroll through one of the largest toilets in the world (at least from
his point of view!)… Central Park. Call 914-633-7397 for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Regency
540 Park Ave., New York, NY
212-759-4100, www.loewshotels.com

According to the “Loews Loves Pets” program, Loews hotels don’t just welcome
pets… they love them. Your pup will get amenities like the hotel’s signature
dog bowl, a mat, doggie treats and a room service menu (including vegetarian
options, bottled water and milk). The hotel concierge can also recommend
local dog-walking routes and pet-friendly restaurants, and will happily
arrange for walking and sitting services.

Le Parker Meridien
118 W. 57th St., New York, NY
212/245-5000, www.parkermeridien.com

This upscale midtown hotel has hosted a whole menagerie of animals…
including a camel in the conference room. The staff admits he got a little
rowdy, so they won’t be inviting him back, but dogs are perfectly welcome.
Their “Feed the Party Animal” menu even offers fancy treats like steak
tartar.

RESTAURANTS

Bubby’s
120 Hudson St., New York, NY
212-219-0666

Expect to see a few celebrities, and maybe even their own canine companions,
when you brunch at this Tribeca institution.

Pastis
9 Ninth Ave. New York, NY, 10014
212-929-4844

This West Village hotspot allows dogs to sit with their owners in their
outdoor patio, and stocks dog bowls in six sizes–so whether you have an
Alaskan Husky or a miniature schnauzer, they’ll have a bowl just for him.

And finally, a few tips to remember:

1) A great resource for all things canine is www.dogfriendly.com, which lists dog-loving spots all over the country.

2) Pay attention to leash laws wherever you’re traveling. You don’t want to get fined by irate city officials.

3) This is a no-brainer, but clean up after your dog. Even if you’ll never step foot in that dog park again, there’s no reason to be the rude out-of-towner who doesn’t follow house rules. Plus, fines are possible for this offense, too.

4) While some hotels welcome dogs with no fee, others will ask for a deposit to ensure against messy accidents. Most hotels will ask you to sign a dog waiver form, so don’t be surprised if your credit card is charged if your dog leaves behind a special treat for housekeeping.

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