Top Dog Friendly Activities within 30 min of The Independence Hotel

Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence!

 

We love dogs at The Independence Hotel, and we know that a vacation for you should also mean a vacation for them. So check out the lists below for dog-friendly activities 30 minutes of less from the hotel, and plan your next stay with us rest assured of the good times that await your four-legged besties. We can’t wait to meet them!

(Note: the * by the ones my own dog (Judy) has tried and enjoyed.)

Dog-Friendly Restaurants/Coffee Shops/Breweries:

  1. Territory- Part of the hotel*
  2. Brew Coffee and Tap House- 2 min walk*
  3. The Tap Station- 3 min walk*
  4. Lonney’s Lunch- 5 min walk
  5. Pink House Café- 5 min walk
  6. The Sippery- 8 min drive
  7. Xicha Brewing- 16 min drive
  8. Wild Pear – 17 min drive*
  9. French Press Coffee and Crepes – 19 min drive
  10. Santiam Brewing- 20 min
  11. Sparky’s Brewing Company- 22min
  12. The Barn at Hickory Station- 25 min drive

The “patio pups” hotel guests and local dogs come out to Territory when the weather is nice!

Dog-Friendly Wineries:

  1. Eola Hills Estate-11 min drive*
    • Optional hike package is available to walk the dog across the property
  2. Airlie Winery- 26 min drive*
    • Dogs here are allowed off leash and welcome to swim in the pond on the property
  3. Left Coast Estate- 16 min drive*
  4. Cubanismo Vineyards- 18 min drive
  5. Coria Estates- 18 min drive
  6. Johan Vineyards – 20 min drive
  7. Bethel Heights Vineyard- 24 min drive
  8. Willamette Valley Vineyards- 24 min drive*
  9. Failla Wines- 25 min drive
  10. Keeler Estate-30 min drive*
    • Dogs are allowed off leash, and to explore the property with their humans.
    • Check out the “Puppies and Pinot” package when there.
  11. Cristom Vineyards- 26 min drive*
  12. Bjornson Vineyards- 29 min drive

Pups pictured at these dog friendly wineries: Eola Hills Wine Cellars, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Keeler Estate Vineyards.

Recreational Activities:

    1. Riverview Park-4 min walk*
      • Always a personal favorite. Beautiful view of the river and right next to the hotel.
    2. Independence Dog Park- 10 min walk*
    3. Inspiration Garden- 3 min drive
    4. Sarah Helmick State Park- 12 min drive
    5. North Luckiamute Landing Trails- 14 min drive
    6. Joryville Park- 14 min drive
    7. Minto-Brown Island Park- 15 min drive
    8. Croisan Creek Trail- 15 min drive
    9. Skyline Trail- 15 min drive*
    10. Central Bark Park- 16 min drive
    11. Orchard Heights Park- 18 min drive
    12. Keizer Rapids Dog Park- 28 min drive*
      • Your dog will have a blast but be prepared for Fido to get MUDDY.

So many dog parks and trails…..so little time! Riverview Park right outside the hotel has trails to explore and a popular dog park.

Dog Services:

  1. Jack’s World Pet Grooming and Supplies- 2 min walk
  2. Ash Creek Animal Clinic- 2 minute walk
  3. Monmouth Independence Pet Care- 7 min drive
  4. The Shaggy Dog Inc.- 11 min drive
  5. South Salem Pet Supply- 18 min drive

It provides pet parents peace of mind to know there are many great services for animals nearby, including the Ash Creek Animal Clinic, just a couple blocks from the hotel.

Duke is cozy in his room making plans for the day’s adventures! (photo by Jenna White)

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