Fayetteville has gone to the dogs!
We love dogs in Fayetteville and if you are traveling into town with your furry family members we have you covered. Fayetteville is a dog-friendly community, below is a resource guide for pet owners.
Around Town
Start your day by grabbing a cup of fresh coffee to go at Range Finder Coffee. Enjoy a stroll around town. There are doggie waste stations in several spots along the main streets in Fayetteville. If you have a well behaved leashed dog you can even shop with your dog in Waterstone Outdoors and Ace Adventure Shop. They have a nice selection of doggie adventure gear.
Dog-Friendly Dining:
Cathedral Cafe has an outdoor table where you can dine with your dog and they provide water and complimentary bacon for your pooch!
Burrito Bar
The Burrito Bar has outdoor dining and music and welcomes well behaved leashed pets!
Arrowhead Bike Farm
Arrowhead Bike Farm has a Biergarten offering craft beer, sandwiches and brats along with nearby hiking trails where you can dine with your pup in their outdoor space.
Doggie Bag it, Order to Go
Order it to go from your favorite restaurants in town enjoy a picnic. We have tables in Janatula Park behind the Fayetteville CVB and shelters in the Fayetteville Town Park.
Activities
Paddle Boarding
Mountain Surf Paddle Boards is a company based out of Fayetteville that rents boards and also offers lessons that you can take with your dog, as long as your dog is comfortable around water.D
Hiking
There are so many great dog-friendly hikes in the area. All of the hikes in the New River Gorge National Park are dog-friendly for leashed pups. Long point trail is beautiful along with Fern Creek trail, both are popular with pups. There are overlooks with drop-offs and there can be heavy traffic, so it depends on your dog’s temperament if you would feel safe taking them on these trails. If you want to avoid the overlooks the Town Park Loop Trail is a great option. Our dogs love splashing around the creek off Wolf Creek Trail. The Burn Wood Loop trail is another great option if you want to avoid walking along the edge of the Gorge with your dog.
Watering Hole
Fayette Station
If you have a water dog there are lots of fun places to dip your paws around Fayetteville. A popular watering hole that has amazing views of the bridge is Fayette Station. Take Fayette Station Road, drive past New River Gorge Bridge Visitor Center, take a sharp left and work your way into the Gorge. You will go over the old blue bridge across the river and on the other side, you will see signs to park at Fayette station. It is also a fun spot to watch rafters go by and for your pup to splash around along the bank. Waterstone sells doggie life jackets.
Where to Stay
Hotel
The Quality Inn New River Gorge
The Quality Inn New River Gorge allows three pets of any size for an additional $15 per pet, per night. Quiet crated pets may be left unattended for short periods of time.
Vacation Rentals
New River Gorge Preserve
The New River Gorge Preserve has several cabins that allow pets. The cabins set in a beautiful wooded area overlooking the New River Gorge, minutes from Fayetteville. You must request a pet friendly cabin upfront.
130 Laurel Creek Road
Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840
Camping
Dog Boarding
Hide & Seek Dog Retreat
A retreat for your pets while you vacation.
About Mountain State Canine Training
Mountain State Canine Training offers private dog training sessions, dog walking services, and in home nail trimming services.
Animal Care
Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital
Fayette County Animal Control Center
Thinking about adding a new addition to the family? There are lots of sweet animals looking for their forever homes at the shelter. There are also lots of volunteer opportunities.
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