A Dog-Friendly Day in Traverse City
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
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Build a day out with a dog in Traverse City, MI around Hannah Park, which welcomes dogs and is suitable for picnics. Oakwood Proper Burgers and Slabtown Burgers both offer outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. For pet treats and supplies, the listed stops include Contigo Dogs on East Front Street and McGough’s on Lake Avenue.
Start at a park
morning
Stop 1
Campbell Community Playground
4.9(53)Traverse City
Campbell Community Playground offers slides, swings, and a public restroom, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom.
Stop 2
Hannah Park
4.8(38)Traverse City
Hannah Park welcomes dogs and children, offers a setting suitable for picnics, and opens daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sit outside for lunch
afternoon
Stop 3
Oakwood Proper Burgers
4.9(1567)Traverse City
Oakwood Proper Burgers serves burgers and fries with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome, plus vegetarian options and free onsite parking.
Stop 4
Slabtown Burgers
4.8(3332)Traverse City
Slabtown Burgers combines handcrafted burger patties and counter service with patio seating, permission for dogs outside, and free lot and street parking.
Stop 5
Traverse City Whiskey Co. - The Stillhouse
4.8(832)Traverse City
The Stillhouse offers artisanal whiskey cocktails and craft distillery tours in a rustic space with a patio and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Stock up on treats
afternoon
Stop 6
Contigo Dogs
4.9(48)Traverse City
Contigo Dogs stocks pet treats, toys, accessories, and supplements, combining locally sourced products with goods handpicked from small businesses worldwide.
Stop 7
McGough's
4.8(243)Traverse City
McGough’s carries pet food and treats, offers in-store pickup and onsite parking, and has been locally owned and family-operated since 1890.
