Lucky and Shelby prefer a nice walk in
urban neighborhoods with plenty of outdoor restaurants or cafes, as well as
interesting shops where the friendly owners will let them come in and browse
(although we usually carry them). The following favorites have both shops and
restaurants and are perfect for spending 2-3 hours.
Bethesda:
Woodmont,Bethesda Avenue and Elm St.
This block is anchored by the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, with a wonderful fountain
and lots of outdoor seating. There are plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating.
The most hospitible towards dogs are Austin Grill and Parkers. Levante's is
not (no matter - once you get past the breads, it's highly overrated). Walk
around the corner to Elm St to the nirvana of dog stores, the Three Dog Bakery,
where they'll always have a treat for your pup. We guarantee your pup will droll
over the display case. Elm St also has the Bethesda Pet Shop, which is a good
place to pick up supplies. And if you and your pup want to take a longer walk,
the Georgetown Trail Branch intersects at Bethesda and Woodmont.
Kensington:
Historic Antique District - Howard Avenue.
This area is loaded with excellent antique stores. Most of them are happy to
let you carry in your pup, and there are plenty of benches and wide sidewalks
where you can tie up the bigger bowsers. There's also the Tea Room, a nice small
restaurant with plenty of shaded outdoor tables. Perfect place to grab a sandwich
and a soda. The wait staff will usually automatically bring out a bowl of water.
Cleveland
Park: Conneticut Avenue between Macomb and Porter streets. Lucky
and Shelby like this area, primarily because of the nice big PETCO, and the
outdoor tables at the restaurants on the west side of Conneticut Ave. Lucky
and Shelby's parents favorite gift store, Wake up Little Suzie, is a pet friendly
shop that welcomes well behaved pups.
Georgetown:
M street and Wisconsin Ave.
There's plenty to do in this area (obviously) although we wouldn't recommend
any dog being tied up and left outside a shop. Many of the smaller shops have
no problem with you carrying in a smaller pup. Urban Outfitters usually has
no problem as well. Several of the cafes below M st. near the canal, as well
as Dean and Deluca, have outside tables where you can dine with your pup.
Annapolis: Historic
Main Street Area. Lots of shops
and restaurants down by the water with outdoor tables. It's a little tougher
to bring the pups in the shops. But Shelby could sit at the dock and watch
the ducks all day.