Stop leaving your best friend behind! Here are 28 of our favorite places in the Orlando area to bring a four-legged friend.

Bear Creek Nature Trail 1555 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs Travel around ancient cypress, oak and palms as you and your dog can hike this nearly mile-long trail. Photo via timamirzadeh/Instagram
Yucatan Dog Park 6400 Yucatan Drive Looking for a nice and relaxing place to hang with your pup? Yucatan Dog Park has plenty of open space for you and your furry friend to play fetch or run together. lulunationcorgis/Instagram
Wekiva Island 1014 Miami Springs Road, Longwood, You don’t have to leave man’s best friend at home when you embark for a day on an island in the sun. Bring your dog along to this local getaway, that way you can both enjoy the fire pit, cabana and bar. Photo via kelseycranmer/Instagram
Dexter’s of Thornton Park 808 E. Washington St., 407-648-2777 Whether you want to go for Bloody Marys on Sunday or $1 burgers on Tuesday, bring your furry friend along to the Thornton Park District of Downtown Orlando. Your pal can be by your side on the patio as you sip on your choice of 30 different wines. Photo via derontharris/Instagram
Brick House Tavern + Tap 8440 International Drive,704-987-2022 Let your four-legged friend join in on the fun at this local favorite, where you can please your taste buds with juicy burgers, $5 House Margaritas on Wednesdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sundays. Photo via Mabel F./Yelp
Teak Neighborhood Bar and Grill 6400 Times Square Ave., 407-313-5111 Treat yourself and your pet to a night on the town at this hip destination while you enjoy your choice of 37 hand crafted burgers and locally crafted beers. Photo via charitytrang/Instagram
Belle Isle Yacht Pub 7521 S. Orange Ave., 407-850-3491 You and your pal can visit Belle Isle Yacht Pub for a relaxing evening out, but if you’re wanting some music to jam to, this neighborhood pub features live music Tuesday through Saturday. Photo via belle_isle_yacht_pub/Instagram
World of Beer 431 E. Central Blvd.,407-270-5541 Take a stroll around Lake Eola before heading up to World of Beer’s ultra dog-friendly patio. We can bet you’ll be entertained by the many opportunities for people (and dog!) watching while you sip on your choice of more than 500 beers. Photo via tukanokimonos/Instagram
Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Ave., 407-872-1117 If you’re craving a fine brew but don’t want to leave your furry friend behind, this bar is the perfect spot to get the best of both worlds. Even better, this place is the only U.S.D.A. certified organic brewery around. And for something new, bring your dog on Monday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. for Orlando Brewing’s next beer release: 366 IPA Leap Beer. Photo via kaylencasey/Instagram
The Hammered Lamb 1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200 This spot just across from Lake Ivanhoe is a cozy neighborhood tavern that encourages four-legged friends and an appetite for great food and drinks. What’s better than that? Photo by bdansereau_/Instagram
The Falcon 819 E. Washington St., 407-423-3060 With more daily specials and extraordinary events than one could count, The Falcon Bar is the place for finger and paw lickin’ food and fun. This bar brings the arts and music to a bar setting so you and your pal can enjoy all three experiences at once. Photo via missreagan407/Instagram
West Orange Dog Park 12400 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden Take your dog to West Orange Dog Park if you’re looking for a quiet place to chill. Your furry friend is guaranteed to love it here because there are plenty of squirrels to keep it occupied. Photo via floridian_fox/Instagram
Lake Baldwin Park 2000 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, This dog-friendly corner of Orlando has extensive areas for your dog to run, play and swim. The beach is the perfect place for the pooch in your life to cool down after some fun in the sun. Plus, they have dog showers! Photo via _beingzeus/Instagram
Fish on Fire 7937 Daetwyler Drive, 407-812-6881 This restaurant has much more to offer than just its pet-friendly patio. Featuring fresh seafood, mouthwatering filet and an open-air bar, Fish on Fire is a sizzling yes on our list. Photo via OW
Rock & Brews 7131 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL 32765, 407-956-4124 This rock and roll restaurant owned by members of the musical group KISS makes for an interesting joint to bring your dog. Enjoy unique decor inspired by musical legends paired with savory entrées that’ll have you and your pup drooling for more. Not to mention, KISS member Gene Simmons is a huge pet-lover himself! Photo via brittbayley/Instagram
Paw Park of Historic Sanford 427 S. French Ave., Sanford Voted the second best dog park in the country by Dog Fancy, this playground for your canine friend is the perfect place for a playdate. With its dog-specific jungle gym structures and fenced-off areas for small dogs, we can bet your pooch won’t stop wagging its tail while at this five-star park. Photo via Z.:Yelp
Cady Way Trail e Have your dog pull on a skateboard along this 6.5-mile urban artery. Just be weary of walkers, runners and cyclists who also frequent this pooch-friendly trail. Photo by linux_the_husky/Instagram
Take your dog paddle boarding 57 NE Ivanhoe Blvd.; 407-230-4099 Ollie Ave., Winter Park, 407-230-4099 Bring your dog along for a special puppy paddle experience! You and your pal can paddle board at Lake Ivanhoe Park and Dinky Dock Park for $49.99, and be sure to wear your bathing suit because jumping in the water is not frowned upon. Photo via dontfearthesweeper/Instagram
The Gnarly Barley 7431 S. Orange Ave., 407-854-4999 Arguably one of the best places in Orlando to drink outside, Gnarly Barley’s patio is great for anyone, regardless if you stand upright or not. There’s a nice selection of bar games,16 taps and a bottle/can list of frequently rotating beers, ciders and meads. Photos via gnarly_barley407/Instagram
The Hideaway Bar 516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892 One of the best dives with a patio, you can almost always find a dog chilling at this Virginia Drive watering hole. With cheap beers, great burgers and plenty of TVs, you and your four-legged friend will have plenty of reasons to hideout here. Photo via lunashovegood/Instagram
Little Big Econ State Forest 1350 Snow Hill Road, Geneva Surrounded by wildlife and plants galore, you and your pup can take a hike along the trails of the Little Big Econ State Forest. Make sure to take a peek at the Econlockhatchee River as it is the forest’s most notable feature. Photo via llama_kisses/Instagram
Old Town 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 407-396-4888 Old Town is known for its unique shops, dining options and attractions, but who said your furry friend can’t enjoy the site as well? Bring your leashed dogs to the common areas and the outdoor restaurant seating so you both can experience the unique spot of entertainment. Old Town/Facebook
Ollie’s Public House 3400 Edgewater Drive, 407-999-8934 From 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, you and your pup can visit Ollie’s and hang out on the welcoming patio. Photo via philstricker/Instagram
Smyrna Dunes Park 2995 N. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach, 386-424-2935 This park is one of the best oceanside dog zones in Central Florida. Dogs aren’t allowed on the boardwalk, but there’s plenty of room to roam. There are also showers for you and your dog. Photo via iwi_marie_the_aussie/Instagram
Vanbarry’s Public House 4120 S. Orange Ave., 407-704-8881 Many dogs have been spotted hanging at Vanbarry’s. Besides a chill patio and a water dish, there’s also great burgers and sandwiches for under $10. Photos via laurenashleighp/Instagram
Wekiwa Springs 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, 407-884-2009 With your pal on a hand-held 6-foot leash at all times, you and your best bud can walk along the trails of Wekiwa Springs. There’s also canoeing, fishing and kayaking, just beware, there are gators here. Photo via melissaaudrey/Instagram