Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Nebraska, 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.
Kearney
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Retreat at Cottonwood – Doggy daycare at Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic; new dogs need a temperament evaluation.
- Lost Creek Training Academy – Dog day care and training day school.
Lincoln
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln Nebraska
- Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Urban Hound Dog Park & Bar – Dog daycare at an indoor dog park and bar.
- WOOF Dog Care Center – Dog boarding and daycare in south Lincoln.
Omaha
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Comfort Inn SW Omaha I-80
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha West by IHG
- Best Western Plus Midwest Inn
- Magnolia Omaha Downtown – Old Market
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Ruuff Luv – Supervised dog daycare, boarding and pet sitting near 108th and Center.
- Dogtopia Omaha-West – Daycare, spa and boarding in west Omaha.
Our notes on each spot
Kearney
Kearney Hike and Bike Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly trail
A trail network that includes Pioneer's Path, part of the Cottonmill to Fort Kearney Trail.
See Map Below, Kearney, NE 68845
Meadowlark North Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park with separate small and large dog areas
A fenced dog park with small and large dog sides, each with play obstacles, benches and shade.
3803 30th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Yanney Heritage Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
An 80-acre park with walking paths, a lake, fishing piers and picnic shelters.
2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Angus Burgers & Shakes · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A casual Kearney burger and shake spot.
421 Talmadge Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Platte Valley Taphouse · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome in the taphouse and the beer garden
A neighborhood bar and pizza place where dogs can come inside or sit in the beer garden.
14 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE 68847
Cunningham's Journal on the Lake · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables with fire pits
A lakeside restaurant with tables around fire pits. Try the Nebraska-brewed root beer.
610 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68845
La Quinta by Wyndham Kearney · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per night (not to exceed $75 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
Central Kearney, close to Yanney Heritage Park and the Trails and Rails Museum.
108 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-12)
Suburban Studios Kearney · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night
A budget stop off I-80 with continental breakfast.
301 Second Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Motel 6-Kearney NE · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget motel near the Great Platte River Road Archway. Two pets stay free.
101 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68847
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-10)
Lincoln
Rickman's Run at Holmes Lake Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash, 23 acres, with a separate small-dog area
A 23-acre off-leash area with walking trails, shade and picnic tables.
S 70th St & Normal, Lincoln, NE 68506
Roper East Dog Run · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog run with two areas; leash when entering and leaving
Two off-leash areas with shade shelters, a water fountain, a restroom and lots of parking.
7th & Adams, Lincoln, NE 68521
MoPac Trail West · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail-trail
A rail-trail on a former railroad corridor in Lincoln, good for a long walk with your dog.
See Map Below, Lincoln, NE 68520
Lazlo's Brewery and Grill · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
House-brewed ales and from-scratch food cooked over hickory wood, like ribs and fresh salmon.
210 N 7th st, Lincoln, NE 68508
LeadBelly · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog-friendly; water bowls and a dog menu
A Haymarket bar and grill with a modern twist. The dog menu has a brown rice bowl with broccoli and beef or chicken.
301 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Piedmont Bistro by Venue · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio; dog menu; dogs eat free Tuesdays with an entree
Midwestern comfort food, and dogs eat free on Tuesdays when you order an entree.
1265 S Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68510
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per stay, plus $20 per pet, per night
North Lincoln suites near Nebraska Wesleyan University.
7353 Husker Circle, Lincoln, NE 68504
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-03-03)
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln Nebraska · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Near downtown Lincoln, with a heated indoor pool and hot tub.
4433 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-13)
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $30 per night
A Lincoln hotel with free hot breakfast, a pool and a hot tub.
2201 Wildcat Circle, Lincoln, NE 68521
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-09)
Omaha
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly footbridge
A 3,000-foot footbridge over the Missouri River. Walk across and you and your dog have been to both Nebraska and Iowa.
705 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102
Memorial Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Multi-use trails, a floral display and a historic monument near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive.
6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132
Hanscom Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with small and large dog areas; water fountain Memorial Day to Labor Day only
A hillside dog park with shade trees and separate small and large dog areas. The water fountain only runs in summer.
Hanscom Park Dr, Omaha, NE 68105
Chalco Hills Recreation Area · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly hiking trails
Hiking trails with lake views around 245-acre Wehrspann Lake.
8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
Brickway Brewery & Distillery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
An Old Market brewery and distillery with beer flights, pretzel bites and pizza.
1116 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102
Bärchen Beer Garden · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; enter through the back alley with your dog
Sausages, pretzels and German, Belgian and American craft beer. Come in through the alley entrance with your dog, not through the restaurant.
6209 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104
La Buvette Wine & Grocery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A small Old Market wine bar and grocery with boeuf bourguignon, cheese and charcuterie. The menu changes all the time.
511 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Zen Coffee Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio (and inside to order); pup cups
Creative lattes like the Honey Bee and Butter Beer, plus house-made cookies and avocado toast. Dogs get pup cups.
2504 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Comfort Inn SW Omaha I-80 · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 20 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Off I-80 in southwest Omaha, six miles from Henry Doorly Zoo. Small dogs only.
10729 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha West by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay
A smoke-free West Omaha hotel just off Hwy 275 at 177th Street.
17677 Wright St, Omaha, NE 68130
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-04)
Best Western Plus Midwest Inn · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $30 per pet, per night
Close to the Omaha Zoo, with an indoor water play area.
4706 S 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68137
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Magnolia Omaha Downtown – Old Market · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A stylish Old Market hotel where two pets stay free. Parking is paid.
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-22)
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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