Southern Delaware's Culinary Coast™ is a Prime Dog Destination This Fall
Special offers and accommodations welcome canine companions
GEORGETOWN, Del., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From self-described "pet parents" to pandemic pup adopters, in recent years dogs have made the leap from man's best friend to beloved family members. According to TripswithPets.com, more than 78% of pet owners plan to travel with their pets this year and destinations continue to expand pet-friendly options for travelers with canine companions. A short drive from many major cities, Southern Delaware's Culinary Coast™ spans 26 miles of Atlantic coastline including the seaside communities of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. From transportation to accommodations, pets are welcome visitors throughout the region. As fall approaches beaches and public areas become more available to dogs, and the region prepares for a variety of events and activities.
Events and Outdoors:
Southern Delaware hosts a variety of family friendly pet celebrations. Fall events include Bark on the Boards, a boardwalk event benefiting the Brandywine Valley SPCA that includes a dock diving competition for dogs, pet costume contests and yoga with puppies; and Greyhounds Reach the Beach an annual event to celebrate greyhounds and raise awareness and funds for adoptions. Beaches and state parks, and ecological areas throughout Southern Delaware welcome dogs as well, with some restrictions. Autumn is a great time to visit the beach with pup.
Find your way on the ferry:
Travelers coming from the northeast can drive or hop aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry with dogs in tow to make the 17-mile, 85-minute trip from New Jersey to historic Lewes. Leashed pets are welcome on all exterior decks, where you can sit back, relax, and cut down on drive time. Upon arrival at the Lewes Terminal, Grain on the Rocks is a fantastic pet-friendly destination for lunch or dinner, with water views and live entertainment.
Restaurants and Breweries:
From breweries to beachside eats, leashed dogs are welcome to dine outside along with their families in more than forty locations all along the Culinary Coast™. Crooked Hammock, Big Oyster Brewery and Thompson Island Brewing Co. all feature expansive outdoor spaces, craft brews and modern American menus. Meanwhile, other patios and decks that welcome pets include Nalu Surf Bar, Matt's Fish Camp, Purple Parrot, Bethany Blues. Many more welcoming dining destinations can be found at http://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/pet-friendly.
Accommodations:
Beyond dog-friendly, Canalside Inn in Rehoboth Beach has a furry mascot, a rescued husky named Sky, who can be seen around the property soaking up the sun. The hotel asks guests to submit their pup to their K-9 Hall of Fame , and welcomes pups with doggie treats and towels along with special accommodations and an outdoor shower to rinse the sand. Other pet friendly options include Hotel Dewey, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, and The Breakers Hotel & Suites. Pet friendly accommodations in Southern Delaware number nearly two dozen.
For more information on where pet-friendly destinations in Southern Delaware please visit https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/pet-friendly, and stay up to date on Southern Delaware's happenings, including pet-friendly festivals, on social media at instagram.com/visitsouthdel and Facebook.com/SouthernDelawareTourism.
Southern Delaware Tourism supports and encourages the identification, development and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life. For more information, call Southern Delaware Tourism at 302-856-1818 or visit their website, http://www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com.
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