Pet-Friendly Attractions

Rules and regulations governing pets at some local attractions:

Hampton Attractions

• Air Power Park: Pets on leashes are allowed outside, not inside.
• Sandy Bottom Nature Park: You must keep pets on a leash. They can run free in Bark Park with paid membership.
• Grandview Nature Preserve: No pets from May 15 to September 15.

Newport News Attractions

• Endview Plantation: No pets allowed inside.
• Peninsula Fine Arts Center: Only service animals allowed inside.
• The Mariners' Museum: Only service animals allowed inside. Pets allowed outside if accompanied.
• Virginia Living Museum: Only service animals allowed inside. Pets may be on the outdoor trail but you must call ahead.
• Virginia War Museum: Only service animals allowed inside.

Portsmouth Attractions

• Children's Museum: Only service animals allowed inside.
• The Elizabeth River Ferry: Pets allowed.
• The Olde Towne Self-Guided Walking Tour: Pets allowed.
• The Visitor Information Kiosk at High Street Landing: Pets allowed.
• Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Museum: Only service animals allowed inside.

Williamsburg Attractions

• Busch Gardens: No pets allowed in the park. Kennels available. $4 a day or $2 for season ticket holders.
• Children's Museum: Only service animals allowed inside.
• Colonial National Historical Park: Pets allowed outside if on a leash. Not pets allowed inside buildings.
• Colonial Williamsburg: No pets allowed in hotels or buildings. Pets allowed outside if on a leash. Local kennels available five minutes away.
• Virginia Jamestown / Yorktown Victory Center: No animals allowed.

For More Information

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation administrative offices at (757) 727-6348.