Portland, Oregon might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're thinking about a vacation with your four-legged friend, however this city is famous for having the most dog parks per head - ranking in at 33 per person. Hence, it should seem only natural that Portland is frequently listed as one of the best places to have a dog within the whole of the United States. If you are interested in checking out Portland, here are some key bits of information for you.
Hotels
We have mentioned below a few picks of the top dog friendly hotels in Portland, but there really are a wealth of options within the City of Roses. If you are close to south west Portland, then consider checking out the Hotel Monaco, this glamorous hotel caters as much for the human holding the leash as it does for your pooch. The Hotel Monaco is renowned for its dog policy which simply requires that any animal who would like to stay on the premises must be able to enter through the front doors. In addition, the dogs are treated to food, their very own water bowls, the option to chill at a restaurant with their owner and a bed for themselves.
If you're more interested in something unique, then look no further than The Vintages in Dayton which just happens to be a trailer park. These trailers come with all of the essential luxuries from WiFi to toys for your beloved pets. Thankfully, The Vintages Trailer Resort is in fact situated against an enormous dog-friendly park and is a few minutes' walk from Dayton - which is famous for its wine vineyards.
Restaurants
If you're interested in sampling some street food while out and about in Portland, then you will be happy to know that most of the food cart pods are extremely happy to welcome your four legged friends. Food cart pods are great for a variety of reasons, from affordability through to shaded seating areas and a few even have outdoor fire pits.
Tin Shed in the Alberta Arts District is popular among dog-lovers due to the establishment's fully catered to the hounds menu, including a dessert to share with their human compatriot. In fact, each Tuesday from 3PM onwards the dogs food is completely free, so long as their owner requests a normally priced meal from the menu.
Stuff To Do
There is an assortment of activities in Portland and while there is a wealth of dog parks to hit within the city, there are a few other items to tick off while there. The first would have to be the International Rose Test Garden, this is not only totally free of charge to the public but accommodates dogs as well. Alternatively, you can head along to the beach or perhaps even take a hike up Mount Tabor, a now dormant volcano which also has a dog park on the south edge. Of course, one can never really experience Portland without a trip to the wine valleys, even if you are only walking through them, one of the dog friendly areas is Keeler Estate.
As you can see Portland, Oregon is truly accessible for both dogs and humans, all that's left to do is pack your bags and grab your dog for a much-needed vacation. Enjoy!