The dog days of summer just got a little sweeter! Use our guide to get out and explore Cobb with your furry friend this season. Find patios, parks, and play areas that both you and your pup will love. Looking to spend the night? Scroll down to see our list of 26 partner hotels that welcome pets of all shapes and sizes. Cobb County is Atlanta’s Sweet Spot for dog-friendly traveling.

WHERE TO EAT

The Nest Kennesaw

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This charming BBQ restaurant is located in two historic homes with a huge dog-friendly beer garden & expansive tap list. Locals say the staff treats their dogs as well as their patrons themselves, serving water dishes and handing out treats.

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Red Top Brewhouse

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Acworth’s first craft brewery offers a wide selection of beer and high-end pub grub to satisfy your cravings. All well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area! There is a small dog park on property for furry friends to play during your visit.

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Wing Café & Tap House

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This comfortable East Cobb destination is well-known for their deliciously-creative selection of wings, tour-quality live music, and tiki-bar atmosphere. They have outside tables as well as an enclosed patio that is perfect for dining al fresco with your dog!

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WHERE TO PLAY

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Visit The Battery Atlanta

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Located adjacent to Truist Park, home of the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, The Battery Atlanta is a paradise for pups (and their humans) that like to have fun. The area is always bustling with activity, particularly on Braves game days, when fans can be found sprawled around the Georgia Power Pavilion to watch the game on the big screen. Almost all the restaurants have dog-friendly outdoor seating options, as do the brewery and distillery located on site! Just be sure to keep your pup on a leash and clean up after your furry friend!

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Explore the Cobb Ale Trail

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Cobb is Atlanta’s Sweet Spot for craft draft lovers. Use our weekend beer itinerary to travel up the #CobbAleTrail to various unique breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Many of these facilities are pet-friendly on their patios, and some like Reformation Brewery, Schoolhouse Brewing, Red Hare Brewing and Distilling, and Dry County Brewing Co. allow dogs to hang-out inside with their human friends. This self-guided tour is sure to cure what ales you.

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Hike Kennesaw Mountain

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Leash-up your best friend and hike 2.1 miles (round trip) up and back down Kennesaw Mountain for a great workout and breathtaking skyline views. If you are looking for a longer stroll, try Battlefield Trail for 11 miles of soaring summits and vast meadows. Remember to bring plenty of water for you and your pup.

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Run Off-Leash

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Cobb County PARKS maintains three dog parks that are perfect play areas for friendly pups with lots of energy. Located in Acworth, Austell, and Marietta, these parks contain separate play areas for small and large dogs, as well as conveniently placed sitting areas for their owners.

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WHERE TO STAY

Inclusivity is in our DNA and that extends to pet parents that need a place to stay. There are too many pet-friendly lodging options to list them all, but here are just a few of our partners that welcome animals of all shapes and sizes to their hotel.

Don’t forget to share sweet photos of your dog day adventures with us by using #AtlantasSweetSpot on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your photo could be featured on our social media pages! Check out our blogs for even more ideas on things to do in Cobb County, GA!

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