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The 2004 "Top 10 Most Dog Friendly Cities"

Take your dog to one of these ten most dog-friendly cities on your next vacation

by Steve Johnson, staff
June 23, 2004

Are you hoping to take a vacation this summer but don't know where to go? DogFriendly.com offers some great suggestions to dog owners with its 2004 edition of the "Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cities in North America".

The rankings are determined by DogFriendly.com's staff, and consider things like the number of dog-friendly accommodations, availability of interesting things to do with your dog, outdoor restaurants that allow dogs and public transportation that allows both small and large dogs.

1. Monterey-Carmel - Has a very dog-friendly attitude. Many dog-friendly accommodations, fine outdoor restaurants, dog-friendly beaches, a 5 mile coastal trail and boat tours that welcome dogs. Bonus points for not needing a car once in town.

2. Cape Cod-Nantucket - Small and large dogs can fly in the cabin on the local airplanes, and are welcome on the ferries and shuttle buses. Also offers many dog-friendly inns and beaches.

3. Chicago - The top large city in the list with dog-friendly upscale hotels, boat and carriage tours and outdoor dining. Many establishments cater to dogs. An annual "Dog Day" White Sox Baseball game.

4. Seattle - Your dog is welcome on public transportation like ferries, buses, street cars and a local airline. Nice dog-friendly hotels, outdoor restaurants and attractions.

5. Key West - Resort town has quaint pet-friendly inns, shopping district, outdoor dining and an aquarium that welcomes dogs inside.

6. Lake Tahoe - Great year-round mountain getaway with dog-friendly hikes, cross-country skiing and cabin rentals. Bonus points for having a dog-friendly river rafting adventure.

7. Toronto - Dogs can ride the subways, buses and street cars in non-rush hours. Many dog-friendly places to visit and an amusement park where you can bring your pooch.

8. New York - Many pet-friendly upscale hotels, attractions, restaurants and even a dog painting gallery. Plus beautiful Central Park, a haven for city dogs.

9. Washington - Offers great opportunities for dog-friendly walks and sightseeing at the nation's capitol including monuments and memorials.

10. San Francisco - Take part in some of the city's major tourist attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge walk and shopping at Union Square with your dog. Bonus points for the annual Dog Days of Summer Giants game.

Since its inception in June 1998, DogFriendly.com publishes a free online travel and resource guide for dog owners. Its motto is "Go Places With Your Dog" and is dedicated to finding places that people and canines can enjoy together! Headquartered in Placerville, California, DogFriendly.com can be found on the Internet at http://www.dogfriendly.com.

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