The 2005 Top 10 Dog-Friendly Destination Cities in Canada and the U.S.

DogFriendly.com announced its 2005 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities in the United States and Canada. The list, compiled annually for people who want to take their dogs with them on vacation. names dog loving larger cities and resort areas. The rankings are determined by the DogFriendly staff. To obtain these results they take into account the number and quality of accommodations allowing dogs, transportation, availability of interesting things to do with your canine friend and outdoor restaurants that allow pets. So go ahead and start your vacation planning...

1. Chicago - Stay in an upscale hotel, take a boat tour, visit Navy Pier, enjoy the parks. Chicago has lots to do with your four-legged pal.
   
2. Vancouver - Visit Historic Gastown and Granville Island. Take your leashed dog on the local trains and buses. Visit nearby Victoria.
   
3. Boston - Walk the freedom trail, visit the Faneuil Hall marketplace and ride in a carriage. Your dog may ride the city subways with you. Visit nearby Cape Cod or Bar Harbour.
   
4. San Francisco - Excellent lodging and dog-friendly parks, ride the famous cable cars, visit the Fisherman's Wharf area for some shopping. The cities trains and buses allow your dog. Visit nearby dog-friendly Carmel or Lake Tahoe.
   
5. Seattle - Take a carriage ride through Pioneer Square or visit the Sculpture Garden. Your pet can ride the beautiful ferries and the city buses and trains.
   
6. Salt Lake City - Beautiful parks that welcome leashed dogs. Visit a small amusement park in Liberty Park or hike Ensign Peak Trail for a view of the city below. Visit Park City for the day.
   
7. San Diego - Dogs love the off-leash parks and especially the beaches. Try Dog Beach or Fiesta Island. Many dog-friendly outdoor restaurants. Visit nearby Julian or Temecula.
   
8. Tucson - Stay at one of the many nice dog-friendly hotels. Take your dog to Old Tucson Studios or the Pima Air and Space Museum. Visit Tombstone for a day.
   
9. Toronto - Visit Black Creek Pioneer Village, Centreville Amusement Park or the Toronto Islands Park. Take your dog on the cities subways and buses. View magnificent Niagara Falls nearby.
   
10. San Antonio - View the Alamo from outside with your dog, stroll the Riverwalk and visit Market Square marketplace for some shopping and a meal.

For more details on these places please visit dogfriendly.com/top10. Founded in 1998, they provide dog travel information, offer a free website and publish paperback books. Their United States and Canada Dog Travel Guide is available at bookstores everywhere and at dogfriendly.com. Also, check out our list of dog friendly hotels.