Trip Idea

Pet Friendly Visits

Multiple Parks

Rangers talking to visitors who have dogs on leashes.
Topic(s) Birds, River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails, Forts, Coastal Defenses, Monuments and Memorials more »
Activities Birdwatching, Picnicking, Biking, Hiking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Urban, Outdoors, Group Friendly
Parks Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Walk Your Dog at Fort McHenry

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Two visitors with their dog on a leash and a ranger taking a picture of the dog.

    Learn about how pets can enjoy the park just as much as human visitors!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Walk the Seawall Trail

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A ranger walking with visitors on the seawall trail. Several have dogs on leashes.

    Find out how to walk the park's main trail!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Picnicking at Fort McHenry

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Picnicking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Picnicking Area
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Living historians holding a pie.

    Learn about the best ways to picnic at Fort McHenry!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Bird Watching at Fort McHenry

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Birdwatching
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    An osprey flying with a blue sky behind it.

    Fort McHenry's water front makes for an ideal birding location. Learn how birders can come enjoy their hobby within the park!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Ride Your Bike at Fort McHenry

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Biking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Two rangers on bikes with helmets on.

    Learn how and where to safely enjoy riding bikes at Fort McHenry.

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Last updated: February 20, 2022