Pet-Friendly Hotels in Indiana, USA

Plan your next pup-friendly visit to the nature-filled Midwestern state of Indiana. Known for its sweeping farmlands and agricultural production of corn and soybeans, the riveting Indy 500, steel mills and the limestone industry, and top universities, you’ll have plenty of things to do and see while visiting. Head to the buzzing city of Notre Dame, and you’ll find Indiana’s top colleges, including the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College, which bring a diverse population to the surrounding area. Stay at top pet-friendly hotels in Indiana to discover everything this state has to offer you and your furry friend!

Explore the outdoors at Indiana Dunes National Park, located in northwestern Indiana. Here, you’ll find a striking natural setting with great amenities, miles of beautiful shoreline, plus delicious dining options and outdoor activities. Take advantage of this beautiful outdoor setting year-round with your (leashed) pooch and enjoy everything from swimming and sunbathing to hiking and even skiing and sledding in winter. Observe the gorgeous wildflowers in bloom during the springtime all along the Little Calumet River and relax on the sand in the summer from the 15 miles of beaches along Lake Michigan. Cast a line at the Little Calumet River during the summer for some great steelhead fishing or opt for the Portage Lakefront fishing pier to enjoy the lake views with your pup. Before heading home to your pet-friendly hotel in Indiana for the evening, snag something to eat from one of the many nearby taverns in town.

Just outside the best pet-friendly hotels in Indiana, you’ll find paw-positive White River State Park, an urban park located right in downtown Indianapolis. Resting along the banks of the White River, the park covers a sweeping 267 acres and is known as the city’s #1 go-to spot for culture and outdoor recreation. Here, you can expect to find everything from vast green spaces to an amphitheater, public art and entertainment, plus a riverside trail and a canal walk you and the canine will love! Stroll at your own pace discovering some of the state’s finest attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, Indiana State Museum, and Victory Field.

While in Indianapolis, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to sniff out one of the many dog-friendly beer gardens or bistros for a dining experience you and your pooch will love. Dine with your canine outdoors while they pick out something from the special doggy menu and people-watch the day away from the comfort of outdoor patio seating. With great skyline views and New American favorites like burgers and kale salads, you’ll find something to tickle your taste buds all across town while staying at Indiana hotels perfect for pets.

Have a blast discovering Indiana with your pooch, and don’t forget to check out our pet-friendly nearby hotels in Indianapolis, Notre Dame, and Merillville.