Lynchburg loves four-legged visitors too!

Lynchburg is not just a dog-friendly community, it’s dog-inclusive. In fact, many businesses and restaurants go out of their way to make room for man’s best friend.
If you are visiting with your fluffy companion, there are numerous dog-friendly places in Lynchburg available for you and your pup to enjoy.  

Read our Blog on visiting LYH with your pooch

Pet Friendly Businesses & Things to Do

Lynchburg Dog Park
One of the best places to let your pup roam free is at the off-leash Lynchburg Dog Park at Blackwater Creek Athletic Center. The dog park is made up of two sections; […]
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The Water Dog
The Water Dog brings together great craft brews and tasty food with an awesome riverside environment. Their food is focused on what tastes great with beer and friends, think raw […]
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My Dog Duke’s Diner
My Dog Duke’s Diner is a high energy dining experience located in Downtown Lynchburg offering thoughtful food in a beautiful and modern restored building. Raising the standard for local dining, […]
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Blackwater Creek Athletic Area
The park includes a multi-purpose lighted field that accommodates football, softball, baseball or soccer and a connection to the Creekside Trail, which leads to the Blackwater Creek Natural Area and […]
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Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center
What was once a turn-of-the-century shoe factory is now a residential-style boutique hotel blending the urban architecture of two landmark brick warehouses with the fashionable styling of a modern hotel. […]
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Percival’s Island Natural Area
Percival’s Island is a familiar landmark in downtown Lynchburg.  Visitors may see herons, migrating waterfowl, and many native plants and animals as they follow the paved trail, which bisects the […]
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Blackwater Creek Trail & Bikeway
The Blackwater Creek Trail is one of the most popular trails in the City of Lynchburg. Following the winding Blackwater Creek and built on an abandoned railway bed, this 3-mile […]
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Fur Kidz Pet Boutique
A family-owned business, Fur Kidz provides quality grooming services, as well as unique and fun gifts and toys for pets.
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