Asheville: One of the Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Long regarded as one of the most dog-friendly communities in the United States is Asheville, North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the city struggled greatly with infrastructural destruction and severe flooding. Still, the strong community has made amazing progress in recovery; several well-liked dog-friendly businesses have reopened their doors. Here's a revised guide for enjoying Asheville with your dog following Hurricane Helene.

Friendable Breweries & Restaurants for Dogs

Along with their furry pals, Asheville's thriving craft beer and gastronomic culture welcomes residents as well as guests.

Beerhouses

Burial Beer Co.: Reopened and still provides a dog-friendly outside terrace where customers may savor a wide range of craft beers from the South Slope brewing area.

Wedge Brewing Company: Operating in the River Arts District, is open and accepts dogs in their outside seating spaces, therefore creating a laid-back environment among Asheville's creative center.

The Funkatorium of Wicked Weed Brewing: Emphasizing sour beers,  has reopened its pet-friendly outside area to let visitors enjoy unusual beers with their dogs.

New Belgium Brewing: Aaccessible along the French Broad River, is picturesque and dog-friendly, ideal for a relaxing afternoon.
cafés & restaurants

Sunny Point Café : Popular West Asheville café  has reopened with a pet-friendly terrace and offers great breakfast and brunch choices.

Twisted Laurel :  Established in downtown Asheville, has Mediterranean-inspired cuisine together with a dog-welcoming outside space.

Early Girl Eatery:  Has reopened with sites in West Asheville and downtown, serving Southern comfort cuisine and pet-friendly patios for patrons and their dogs.

The Hop: A neighborhood favorite, has returned and keeps delighting dogs and people with handcrafted, dog-friendly ice cream treats.

Parks and Outdoor Areas

Natural beauty of Asheville presents many of chances for outdoor activities with your dog.
Reopened French Broad River Park, which features a sizable dog park where dogs may play off-leash.
Publically accessible, Azalea Park Dog Park provides a large, fenced-in space for dogs to interact and run about.
Many of the trails in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, including the well-liked Explorer Loop and Hard Times Connector Trail, have reopened and offer great walking possibilities for leashed dogs.
Accessible via the Blue Ridge Parkway, the renovated Asheville Graffiti Fields Loop Trail has waterfalls and picturesque vistas fit for leashed dogs.
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Special Asheville Events for Dogs

Found downtown across from the Grove Arcade, Asheville's Dog Welcome Center is open and offers tools, goodies, and information on dog-friendly events all throughout the city.

Discover Asheville Pattons Avenue Pet Company, a nearby pet store that has reopened with a large assortment of natural snacks, toys, and pet basics.

Several local tubing businesses on the French Broad River have reopened and still encourage dogs to travel alongside their owners on river floats.

Comforts

Finding a nice location to stay in Asheville with your dog is handy since many businesses have reopened and are ready to welcome you and your pet.

Operating and with lots of outside areas for walks, the famous Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes pet-friendly lodging.

Reopened in downtown Asheville, The Foundry Hotel offers luxurious accommodation fit for pets.

High-altitude Asheville Downtown Aloft, open and pet-friendly, keeps running its "Adoptable Dog Program," letting visitors engage with and maybe adopt rescue dogs while visiting.

Local Cabins & Airbnbs: Many rental houses in and around Asheville have reopened, providing pet-friendly choices particularly in picturesque mountainous locales.

Even now, Asheville's strong dedication to be a dog-friendly community endures in face difficulties. Although many businesses and parks have reopened, it's advisable to find out the present situation of particular companies and parks before making your visit since rehabilitation initiatives are still under progress. Supporting neighborhood businesses and appreciating the range of dog-friendly facilities can help you and your dog to enjoy all Asheville has to offer. 

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