Here are a few towns throughout the state with plenty of love for four-legged guests. Just be sure to call ahead and confirm pet policies and special offerings before your stay.
With 200 acres of meadows and woodlands, three ponds and plentiful off-leash encouragement from the owners, Justin Trails Resort is the perfect place to bring your furry friend.
- fenced dog park, or guest pets can run free
- There’s no weight limit, and owners will pay a small daily pet fee for suites and cabin rentals.
- Explore the Elroy Sparta State Trail. Considered the first rail-to-trail in the United States, this trail remains one of the most popular trails in the country.
There’s no hassle when it comes to vacationing with your dog in Lake Geneva. A quaint resort town known for its hospitality to humans, Lake Geneva also rolls out the red carpet for pets.
- The Grand Geneva allows up to two small dogs per room with an extra fee.
- Mequon-based Fromm Family Foods supplies a special room service menu for pets – ranging from grain-free surf and turf to duck and sweet potato.
- Guests also get a door hanger for their room, “Guest of Grand Geneva” tags for their dog’s collar and a clean-up packet for use in the resort’s designated outdoor pet areas.
- Stop by Paws for Treats, Lake Geneva’s specialty pet store, to pamper your pup with treats or new toys.
Madison
For dog lovers visiting Madison, HotelRED is where it’s at.
- Leashed dogs are free to accompany their owners throughout this modern boutique hotel.
- The “staff of animal lovers” at HotelRED will even take your dog for a walk if you’re otherwise occupied in Wisconsin’s capital city. A flat fee covers the extra room cleaning for your pet’s stay.
- Capital Brewery in Middleton is a Madison-area brewery that loves tail-waggers so much, you’re welcome to hang out with your dog on the patio, but check beforehand to make sure there are no special events scheduled during your visit.
- Prairie Moraine County Park is a 160-acre off-leash dog park that borders the Verona Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.