Gulf Coast: Beaches, Trails & Coastal Patios
Where to Stay
What to Do
- Walk or bike the paved trails and boardwalks around Gulf State Park with your dog on leash.
- Explore dog-friendly beach access points and bayside parks in the wider coastal region.
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Dine outside at
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar,
The Gulf, and
Big Beach Brewing Company
while your dog relaxes under the table.
Huntsville & Monte Sano: Patios & Mountain Views
Stay & Hike
- Book pet-friendly lodging in downtown Huntsville or at cabins near Monte Sano State Park.
- Spend a morning hiking bluff-top trails at Monte Sano with your dog.
- Visit greenways and city parks for easy evening walks after dinner.
Eat & Relax
Montgomery & the River Region: History & Neighborhood Hangouts
Downtown & Trails
- Walk the historic downtown core and riverfront with your dog on leash.
- Plan daytime visits to nearby historic sites and civil rights locations.
Dog-Friendly Stops
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Grab food and a drink at
The Tipping Point,
a neighborhood bar and café that proudly welcomes dogs.
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Visit
Common Bond Brewers
for craft beer and a dog-friendly outdoor beer garden.
Piedmont & Chief Ladiga: Rail-Trail & Creek Weekend
Basecamp on the Trail
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Book a pet-friendly cabin or cottage near Terrapin Creek or along the Chief Ladiga Trail.
Many hosts explicitly welcome dogs and provide outdoor space.
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Use Piedmont as your hub to ride the Chief Ladiga, connect to Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail,
hike sections of the Pinhoti Trail, and paddle Terrapin Creek.
Don’t Miss
- Ride or walk a section of the Chief Ladiga Trail with your dog on leash.
- Stop at Pinhoti Pizza Company for a meal on the dog-friendly patio.
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Add a day trip to Cheaha State Park or Little River Canyon National Preserve for mountain
scenery and additional trails.