The Tampa, Florida,听area has been getting more and more dog friendly over the last several years. Owners bring their four-legged friends almost everywhere. Here are seven fun things to do with your dog in the Tampa Bay area.
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1. Go To The Park
Take a walk along the bay at , which has great views of downtown Tampa, or , which runs along the Hillsborough River. If you鈥檙e looking for a dog park where your pooch can run off leash, your best choices are , , , or .
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2. Go To The Beach
Tampa is nothing without Tampa Bay, and there are two great beaches in Tampa where dogs can run off leash and swim in the bay: , and . Picnic Island is further from the center of the city, but it offers more space to run.
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3. Go Out To Eat
The demand for dog-friendly restaurants has been increasing in Tampa, so you and your pooch have lots of great options, like , which makes a daily doggy special, and , which has dog biscuits for four-legged guests. The is another great option if you鈥檙e near Madeira Beach, and in North Redington Beach serves almost as many dog dishes as human dishes.
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4. Get Ice Cream
Beat the heat with an ice cream cone. At , every dog gets a free treat. Other popular ice cream shops for dog lovers are and , which is in the Tampa suburbs.
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5. See Some History
Take a drive across the Tampa Bay and visit 鈥� a mostly outdoor living history museum. The village has more than 31 historic structures, including houses, a school, a church, a firehouse, a railroad store, and a sponge warehouse. Some of the buildings date back to the 19th century.
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6. Take A Cruise
While you鈥檙e on the other side of the bay, check out the 鈥淗owl At The Moon鈥� cruise offered by the , which runs out of St. Pete Beach. Dogs ride for free on this sunset cruise, and you can bring one dog per adult. The cruise is an hour and a half long, and takes you to see the barrier islands south of the city.
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7. Go Shopping
The is the best place in Tampa for dog-friendly shopping. The village is made up of several shops and patio restaurants, many of which allow dogs. The are another good option.