Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Indiana, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Bloomington
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Dog House – Dog daycare and pet care in Bloomington.
- BloomingPaws – Daycare at a combined veterinary clinic, resort and spa.
- The Bone Yard Pet Shop – A pet shop with its own doggie daycare on the west side.
Fort Wayne
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Wayne-North
- Best Western Fort Wayne I-69 North
- Comfort Suites Fort Wayne North
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Ruff House – Dog daycare and care services in Fort Wayne.
- Pampered Pets Bed and Biscuit – Pet boarding, daycare and grooming with two Fort Wayne locations.
Indianapolis
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Ironworks Hotel Indy
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis North at Pyramids
- La Quinta by Wyndham Indianapolis South
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Greenwood
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Indy Hound – Dog daycare and boarding in downtown Indianapolis.
- Dogtopia Broad Ripple – Daycare, boarding and spa in Broad Ripple.
- Puppy Playground (65th Street) – A northside Indianapolis dog daycare.
- Indianapolis Downtown Doggie – Dog daycare, boarding, training and bathing in the heart of the city.
Our notes on each spot
Bloomington
Monroe Lake · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly recreation area
Indiana's largest lake that sits wholly inside the state. Shoreline walks and picnic spots make it a full day out from Bloomington.
4850 State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401
Dog Park at Karst Farm Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park – membership required
A fenced dog park with drinking water at Karst Farm Park. You'll need to register and pay a membership fee before your first visit.
2450 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A quiet nature preserve on a peninsula in Monroe Lake, with about 1.7 miles of lake frontage and lots of birdlife.
7466 E Rush Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Upland Brewing Brewpub · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
Bloomington's hometown brewery pours year-round and specialty beers alongside a hearty pub menu.
350 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Runcible Spoon Cafe and Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables in good weather
A long-running café and restaurant near campus that welcomes pups outside whenever the weather cooperates.
412 E 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47408-4018
Brusters Ice Cream · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog treats and doggie ice cream offered
An ice cream stand that serves pups their own little bowl – a fun summer-evening stop.
4531 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $45 for one night, and $75 for longer stays
Next to the Monroe County Convention Center and handy for IU visits. Dogs only – no cats.
310 S. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per night (maximum $75 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
About 10 minutes from Indiana University, with designated pet rooms and a capped fee.
3380 W Runklel Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-22)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets with a combined weight up to 70 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Suite-style rooms near IU – a good fit for campus visits with the family dog (note the combined 70 lb limit).
1399 South Liberty Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-08)
Fort Wayne
Metea County Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; leash required at all times
A 250-acre county park with about five miles of trails, including the Meno-aki State Nature Preserve.
8401 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Fido's Forest · Outing
🐾 Private off-leash dog park, rented by the hour
A 5-acre fenced field you book by the hour, so your dog gets the whole place – great for shy or reactive pups.
4582 W Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Fox Island County Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park with pond access
A county park where dogs can swim in the pond, plus trails, picnic grills and a bird observatory.
7324 Yohne Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Charlie’s Place · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the heated patio
An upscale bar and restaurant whose heated patio stretches the season, with treats for four-legged guests.
4201 N Wells St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Friendly Fox · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A neighborhood café in Southwood Park, serving locally roasted coffee and fresh-baked treats.
4001 S Wayne Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Hop River Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A casual brewpub with a solid food menu and pet-friendly tables outside.
1515 N Harrison St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Wayne-North · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
A four-story Hampton on the north side with an indoor pool. Dogs up to 50 lbs.
5702 Challenger Pkwy, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Best Western Fort Wayne I-69 North · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night, plus a refundable deposit of $100 per stay
A practical I-69 stop that accepts dogs up to 80 lbs, plus a refundable deposit.
2902 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-07)
Comfort Suites Fort Wayne North · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night, plus a refundable deposit of $100
A north Fort Wayne suite hotel that takes pets of any size for a nightly fee plus deposit.
3302 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-01-08)
Indianapolis
Holliday Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the trails
A 94-acre park with wooded trails down to the White River, plus the famous ruins sculpture. Popular with walkers and photographers.
6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
White River State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
250 acres of paths, lawns and canal views next to downtown Indianapolis, with skyline views along the way.
801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Monon Trail · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the paved trail
A 26-mile rail trail that runs from Indianapolis up through Carmel. Pick any stretch for a long, flat, paved walk.
1430 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Fort Harrison State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A state park on the former Fort Benjamin Harrison grounds, with wooded trails, creekside paths and plenty of history.
6000 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; dog menu
A French-style bistro for brunch, lunch or dinner, with a menu just for dogs.
823 E Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Fire by the Monon · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
Mac and cheese, fish tacos and 16 craft taps, right on the Monon Trail – an easy stop mid-walk.
6523 Ferguson, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Flatwater · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the seasonal waterfront patio
A casual bar and restaurant on the downtown canal, serving scratch-made comfort food with water views.
832 E Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
St. Joseph Brewery & Public House · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A brewery and pub inside a historic church, with house beers and elevated pub food.
540 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3504
Ironworks Hotel Indy · Hotel / motel
🐾 3 pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per night
A boutique hotel at Keystone Crossing that hands out treats, beds and bowls and has grass on site. Up to three pets.
2721 E 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-29)
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis North at Pyramids · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $30 per pet, per night
A north-side stay near the Pyramids office towers, with grass on the property for pet breaks.
3880 W 92nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46268
La Quinta by Wyndham Indianapolis South · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night (not to exceed $40 per pet, per stay)
A south-side option with a capped per-pet fee and a relief area with a waste station.
5120 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-09)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Greenwood · Hotel / motel
🐾 A maximum of 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stay)
An extended-stay hotel in Greenwood with free breakfast and a flat pet fee by length of stay.
5215 Noggle Way, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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