Do you love your pets so much that you can't bear to travel without them? Then Sanford, NC is a wonderful and welcoming destination for a pet-friendly weekend for you and your fur babies!
PET-FRIENDLY ITINERARY
Pet-Friendly Weekend in Sanford
Day One
Stop 1 | Check In at Holiday Inn Express
Fido is part of the family, and Holiday Inn Express in Sanford offers a comfortable stay for you and your four-legged friend! Meet the friendly staff who will offer your pet a treat at check-in. Breakfast for human guests is also included with your stay.
Stop 2 | Wild Dogs Brewing Company
Make you way down to Steele St. with your pet in tow to enjoy a cold craft beverage. You can rest assured that pets are welcome here because "dogs" is in the name! Most nights feature games, live entertainment or sports broadcasts paired with good-ole' fashioned, friendly socialization.
Stop 3 | Outdoor Dining
Dine al fresco on patios (heated on cold days) that include a space for your pet pal. You'll find them at eateries like Bubba's Pizza and Subs, Smoke and Barrel, Camelback Brewing and La Dolce Vita.
Fido is part of the family, and Holiday Inn Express in Sanford offers a comfortable stay for you and your four-legged friend! Meet the friendly staff who will offer your pet a treat at check-in. Breakfast for human guests is also included with your stay.
Stop 2 | Wild Dogs Brewing Company
Make you way down to Steele St. with your pet in tow to enjoy a cold craft beverage. You can rest assured that pets are welcome here because "dogs" is in the name! Most nights feature games, live entertainment or sports broadcasts paired with good-ole' fashioned, friendly socialization.
Stop 3 | Outdoor Dining
Dine al fresco on patios (heated on cold days) that include a space for your pet pal. You'll find them at eateries like Bubba's Pizza and Subs, Smoke and Barrel, Camelback Brewing and La Dolce Vita.
Day Two
Stop 1 | Brunch at Buttermilk Biscuit Bar
Check out Sanford's first full ghost kitchen. Order online for a delectable dish like Cheshire bacon, folded egg and Harvati cheese piled high on a golden buttermilk biscuit! Gluten-free options are available. Dine on the patio and watch the goings-on of the Farmers Market and the Train Depot with your pooch.
Stop 2 | Farmer’s Market For Browsing
Shop fresh produce, preserves and more from local farms. Come meet your local farmers and artisans and celebrate NC agriculture and craftsmanship at the market! Pet-friendly products are available as well!
Stop 3 | Enjoy an Afternoon Hike
Let the pups run free at O.T. Sloan Dog Park or enjoy nature with a winding hike at San-Lee Park or on the Kiwanis Park Greenway.
Check out Sanford's first full ghost kitchen. Order online for a delectable dish like Cheshire bacon, folded egg and Harvati cheese piled high on a golden buttermilk biscuit! Gluten-free options are available. Dine on the patio and watch the goings-on of the Farmers Market and the Train Depot with your pooch.
Stop 2 | Farmer’s Market For Browsing
Shop fresh produce, preserves and more from local farms. Come meet your local farmers and artisans and celebrate NC agriculture and craftsmanship at the market! Pet-friendly products are available as well!
Stop 3 | Enjoy an Afternoon Hike
Let the pups run free at O.T. Sloan Dog Park or enjoy nature with a winding hike at San-Lee Park or on the Kiwanis Park Greenway.
Day Three
Stop 1 | Lunch at Quick Bites
Quick Bites, conveniently located near your hotel, offers a small outdoor seating area to the side of the restaurant that's pet-friendly. Go for the chicken salad and homemade chips dipped in ranch. Absolute heaven!
Stop 2 | Walk the Mural Trail
Soak up Sanford's rich history on display through a public arts initiative that promotes the town's roots, honors hometown heroes and celebrates the things that make us a one-of-a-kind destination. Eight murals are viewable on a walking route through downtown. Be sure to install the Otocast app and listen to the inspiration behind each work of art.
Bonus | World-Class Dog Training
Looking for the best in show-dog training? Bon-Clyde Training School offers classes for all levels from beginner to the movie-star canine.
Quick Bites, conveniently located near your hotel, offers a small outdoor seating area to the side of the restaurant that's pet-friendly. Go for the chicken salad and homemade chips dipped in ranch. Absolute heaven!
Stop 2 | Walk the Mural Trail
Soak up Sanford's rich history on display through a public arts initiative that promotes the town's roots, honors hometown heroes and celebrates the things that make us a one-of-a-kind destination. Eight murals are viewable on a walking route through downtown. Be sure to install the Otocast app and listen to the inspiration behind each work of art.
Bonus | World-Class Dog Training
Looking for the best in show-dog training? Bon-Clyde Training School offers classes for all levels from beginner to the movie-star canine.
