Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in North Dakota, 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.
Bismarck
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bismarck
- Hampton Inn & Suites Bismarck Northwest
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Bismarck
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Bed 'n' Biscuit 2 – Pet daycare and boarding in Bismarck.
- Just Fur Pets – Pet daycare and boarding.
Fargo
- North Fargo Dog Park
- Brandt Crossing Park
- Dog Park at Village West Park
- Broadway Square
- Dike East Park & Dog Park
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fargo-Medical Center
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Fargo
- AmericInn by Wyndham Fargo Medical Center
- Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Camp K-9 – Dog daycare in south Fargo.
- Home Away From Home – Dog daycare and boarding.
- Prairie Dog – Daycare, grooming, boarding and training.
Grand Forks
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Grand Forks
- My Place Hotel – Grand Forks, ND
- Econo Lodge Grand Forks Near University
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Ruffing It – Doggie daycare, overnight center and grooming.
- Stay and Play Pet Resort – Pet resort with dog daycare on the south edge of town.
- The Red Hydrant Lounge & Suites – Dog daycare and boarding.
Our notes on each spot
Bismarck
Century Bark Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park; very little shade – bring water
Four gated fields: one for dogs over 30 lbs, one for under 30 lbs, one for all dogs and one for training. Park at Century High School.
700 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
North Dakota's oldest state park (1907), with Mandan village history, the old frontier fort and trails above the Missouri River.
4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan, ND 58554
Laughing Sun Brewing Co. · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the covered outdoor area; brisket pup cups
Smoked meats, curry bowls, chili and sandwiches on homemade bread, with craft beer.
1023 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
Stonehome Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor patio tables
House beer with pizzas and pastas, like the Rusty Tractor pizza with bacon, fig and gorgonzola.
1601 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Fireflour Pizza · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza on a 48-hour dough, plus gelato, baked goods, wine and an espresso bar.
111 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501-4026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bismarck · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night
A simple, affordable Bismarck stop with a grassy area on site.
1505 Interchange Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-13)
Hampton Inn & Suites Bismarck Northwest · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
Free breakfast, an indoor pool and grassy areas for dogs.
2020 Schafer Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Home2 Suites by Hilton Bismarck · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 5 nights) and $125 (for longer stays); pets can’t be left alone in the room
Free breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center.
1122 W Turnpike Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Fargo
North Fargo Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with a small dog area
An off-leash park next to the Yunker Community Garden with a small dog section, benches and a shelter.
1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Brandt Crossing Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; off-leash in the fenced dog park
A neighborhood park with walking trails, a picnic shelter and a fenced dog park.
5009 33rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
Dog Park at Village West Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
A fenced off-leash area with a small dog space, water spigots, seating and shelters.
4415 9th Ave Cir S, Fargo, ND 58103
Broadway Square · Outing
🐾 Well-behaved dogs welcome
A downtown gathering space with a turf lawn, picnic tables, restrooms and a pet station.
201 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Dike East Park & Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash in the fenced dog areas; bring water
Separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, with walking paths and benches around the park.
100 2nd St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Wurst Bier Hall · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
A German-style hall with gourmet and classic wursts, jäger schnitzel, currywurst, kuchen and imported German beer.
630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
JL Beers · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the two outdoor tables
All about burgers, like the Commander in Beef with pastrami and sauerkraut, plus draft beer.
518 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4804
The Tavern Grill · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor patio tables
An American restaurant in West Fargo's BluWater Creek Mall with salads, sandwiches, pizza, seafood and steaks.
4504 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
Wild Terra Cider and Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Ciders and beer with a food menu that includes a spicy apple and chorizo chutney with house-made chips.
6 12th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fargo-Medical Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night (not to exceed $75 per pet, per stay)
Rooms with a microwave and fridge, and grassy areas with waste stations.
2355 46th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-31)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fargo · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 for 1 to 4 nights and $75 for longer stays
Minutes from the Roger Maris Museum, West Acres Mall and the Red River Zoo, with pet relief areas.
1652 44th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
AmericInn by Wyndham Fargo Medical Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
An indoor pool with a water slide, a fitness center and spacious rooms.
4325 23rd Ave South, Fargo, ND 58104
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-25)
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 80 lbs for no additional fee
Free breakfast and an indoor pool, with treats at the desk and grassy areas front and back.
1767 44th St South, Fargo, ND 58103
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-08-03)
Grand Forks
Turtle River State Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
Year-round park with 12 miles of trails, kayaking, picnicking and the CCC Memorial Shelter.
3084 Park Ave NE, Grand Forks, ND 58214
Lincoln Drive Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; off-leash in the designated dog park
A park with a dog park, disc golf, an ice rink, picnic shelters and a playground.
120 Euclid Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
The Greenway · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
About 2,200 acres of riverside open space with over 20 miles of trails, parks and fishing spots.
515 2nd St NW, Grand Forks, ND 56721
Half Brothers Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio
A brewpub with a long craft beer list and brick-oven pizzas.
17 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Rhombus Guys · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the seasonal sidewalk table
Pizza and beer, with house originals like the T-Rex and Big Dogz pizzas.
312 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
The Toasted Frog · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the few sidewalk patio tables
A downtown spot for a butcher's board, mahi-mahi tacos and wood-fired s'mores, with gluten-free options.
124 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
La Quinta by Wyndham Grand Forks · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Pillow-top beds, free Wi-Fi and grassy areas with waste stations.
4051 Garden View Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-20)
My Place Hotel – Grand Forks, ND · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night
Minutes from the Alerus Center, with a grassy relief area and waste station.
1315 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND 58201
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-04)
Econo Lodge Grand Forks Near University · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $18 per pet, per night, plus a $75 refundable deposit; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Next to I-29 at exit 141, with a free continental breakfast. Pets stay in rooms with outside entrances.
900 N 43rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
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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