Pet travel starts with finding a pet friendly lodging. We are currently showing 22 pet-friendly hotels in Durham, North Carolina, which we define as dog friendly or cat friendly. Some of the hotels also accept other animals such as birds or ferrets. Our lodgings also include listings for pet-friendly Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins and Cottages, Inns and Motels if they are available in a particular location.
Another important piece of the puzzle is knowing fun places to take your pet. Let's face it, if you're going to take your dog to Durham, you don't want to leave him behind in the hotel room. What fun is that for either of you? That's why we also provide fun pet-friendly parks and beaches as well as pet-friendly cafes, bars, stores and shopping malls it they are available in the area. You can find these by browsing our list of pet-friendly places in Durham.
Pet Policy: Pets allowed with nonrefundable fee 25 a day with a maximum of 150. Each pet must weigh less than 80lbs. Pet agreement must be signed at check in. Crate must used when pet is left unattended. Call hotel for details.
Located in Durham's historic Brightleaf District, The Federal is a brew pub featuring 14 microbrews on tap from around the country. They have a pet-friendly outdoor seating area and are happy to bring your pup a bowl of water on request. The food menu is limited but tasty, and they have daily specials and a late-night Breakfast for Dinner menu. We're partial to the Fed Fries, tossed with garlic and fresh parsley. When we're feeling meatless, we like the Roasted Eggplant Sandwich on Sunflower Bread topped with smoked gouda and red pepper aioli. Otherwise, we're always torn between the Carnitas made with beer-braised pork and the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich—fried buttermilk-dipped hot sauce-infused chicken topped with blue cheese, arugula, and tomato on brioche. Mmmm!
Geer Street Garden is a restaurant and bar located in the former Fletcher's Gulf Station on the corner of Foster and Geer Streets in downtown Durham. Simple, down home food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a large outdoor patio that is dog friendly! Open Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Located at the corner of Elliott and Roxbury streets, this off-leash dog park has a fenced-in area for dogs 30 pounds and under and one for larger dogs. There are also benches for pet owners and free poop bags. Your pup needs to be registered with Durham Parks & Recreation annually to use the park. Open sunrise to sunset.