These days, you don't have to leave your beloved dog at home when you're taking a vacation. Most major cities in the United States now have big dog parks and elusive dog-friendly hotels, too! It is important to know that some states are more dog friendly than others. Some states are pretty hostile with pets; restaurants, stores and buildings may not allow your pet inside their establishments. Here are the top destinations for dog friendly vacations:

For a new experience, head to the Golden Gate Park for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival at San Francisco. The festival fun, free and absolutely dog friendly! Enjoy music with your furry friend, and meet with fellow pet owners and pet lovers. Your dog will surely have a good time.

San Diego is a city your dog will absolutely love. They have the Dog beach, a totally no-leash zone for dog for the last 30 years. Your dog will enjoy running around in the sand and water. What's more, there are numerous dog parks abounding San Diego. These parks are absolutely leash-free and your dog can freely run, play, chase and have fun.

Texas is another dog paradise. This state has a large number of great dog parks, some of them near lakes. They are also off-leash, so your dog can get good exercise and have fun.

Orlando is not only a kid friendly destination, but a dog friendly paradise, too. Most hotels in Orlando are dog friendly, too. Other dog friendly destinations are Tennessee, South Carolina, New York, Las Vegas, to name a few.

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