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Alexandria, Virginia - Dog Friendly Dining, Happy Hours, Shopping and Snacks

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Introduction to Dog Friendly Alexandria
Pets line up for the Potomac Riverboat Company Canine Cruise.

Pets line up for the Potomac Riverboat Company Canine Cruise.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
In dog friendly Alexandria, Virginia, it is not unusual to see confident and well-behaved resident dogs going about their daily routines, each with his or her devoted human following along on a leash. A fun day for dogs in Alexandria might include: a romp in the local dog park; a stop by the bank for a friendly welcome and a free treat; several stops along the way for sips of water from sidewalk bowls provided by local shopkeepers; a stop at the florist for a free treat; lunch at an outdoor cafe; shopping for a new accessory to wear to the weekly seasonal canine river cruise and mingling with other two and four-legged friends in the courtyard at happy (or yappy) hour, where there are...more yummy treats.

Visiting canines and their families are able to enjoy all of these attractions, events and more, making Alexandria one of the best destinations anywhere for pet friendly vacation fun and sightseeing that all family members can enjoy together. For some fun pet friendly suggestions, see:

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