Dog-Friendly: Two Alexandria Businesses Make the List

PHOTOS: The Dairy Godmother knows how to treat pups and their humans/photo courtesy of business via Facebook; man's best friend enjoys a smorgasbord of doggy treats at Hotel Monaco's Jackson 20/photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotels; treat your pup to a Canine Cruise in Alexandria/photo courtesy of Potomac Riverboat Company and Visit Alexandria.

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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Can't leave home without your furry best friend in tow? A list of the most dog-friendly spots in the DC metro area was recently published by Curbed DC and Eater DC and two Alexandria businesses rank among the top 15.

• In dog-friendly Del Ray, the Dairy Godmother earned a nod for offering their “Puppy Pops” in pumpkin and banana flavors, as well as “squirrels,” a baked dog treat. Dogs are restricted to the benches outside the shop, though, for Health Department reasons, except for helper dogs, Curbed DC notes. The Dairy Godmother, located at 2310 Mt. Vernon Ave., also serves up some amazing frozen custard and nostalgic treats for humans.
• Also in Alexandria, Kimpton hotels' Jackson 20 earns a mention, with its weekly Doggy Happy Hours Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. on their patio, April through October. Hotel Monaco is located at 480 King St. in Old Town Alexandria.

Alexandria really knows how to roll out the red carpet when it comes to man's best friend. You can even treat yourself and your dog to an hour out on the water with Potomac Riverboat's Canine Cruise, starting monthly on Saturdays in May, and continuing through September. Look for more pet-friendly fun in Alexandria on the Visit Alexandria Web site.

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