DESTINATIONSPet-friendly road trips across the U.S.USA TODAYThese are some of the most pet-friendly destinations in the U.S., including The Dog Bar in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. So, pack up your furry friend and hit the road for a howling good time you’ll both remember.Visit St. Pete/ClearwaterGrab a burger and a brew at Austin's Yard Bar while your pup plays at their off-leash dog park monitored by Bark Rangers.Visit AustinBring your furry pal to Dallas for doggone great time. There are also plenty of pet-friendly green spaces and trails to explore and you can both ride the vintage McKinney Avenue Trolley for free.Visit DallasAsbury Park is the new cultural hub of the Jersey Shore with its eclectic arts and music scene. You and your pup will enjoy the hip vibe at The Asbury Hotel, burgeoning restaurant scene and playtime at Asbury Park Dog Beach. Don’t miss Yappy Hour at the Wonder Bar. Dogs run the show at this rowdy nightly event.IStarTake in spectacular views walking along the Scenic Road path in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.Visit CarmelBring your water-loving surfer dog to Huntington Beach’s annual McKenna Subaru Surf City Surf Dog event. This pawsitively riveting experience takes place in September at Surf City USA.Visit CaliforniaStroll on the boardwalk and let your pup run off-leash at Herb Katz Dog Park in Santa Monica.Max WhittakerEnjoy the pristine white sand beaches and sunsets at Fort De Soto Dog Beach Park in St. Petersburg and then head to The Dog Bar for cocktails downtown.Visit St. Pete/ClearwaterEnjoy sunrises at the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa in Florida. Pets are welcomed for free and invited to socialize with other pups at the nightly wine reception. After a day at Vero Beach Dog Park, treat your dog to dinner on the beach at Mulligan’s Beach House.Paddles By The SeaWhile you’re hitting the rides at Universal Orlando Resort, your pup can spend the days playing with his pals at Universal’s onsite kennel.Universal Orlando ResortPhiladelphia’s iconic property, The Rittenhouse, is pet-friendly, and the Philadelphia Art Museum also welcomes four-legged friends.VISIT PHILADELPHIA And R. KennedyFeatured Weekly Ad