DogFriendly.com Announces its Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cities in the United States for 2010

PLACERVILLE, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- DogFriendly.com (http://www.dogfriendly.com) released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities in the United States. The rankings are based on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog.

1.  San Diego - The best dog beaches anywhere. Boutique hotels. Many trails and parks to hike and great weather year-round for outdoor dining.

2.  Portland (OR) - Enjoy the famous rose gardens and the parks. Have food and drink at the Lucky Lab. This town is dog-friendly inside and out.

3.  Austin - Dine in outdoor cafes.  Visit the Zilker Botanical Gardens and take a walking or carriage tour. Enjoy many off-leash parks.

4.  Northern Virginia - Visit outdoor monuments in Virginia and Washington, take a cruise just for dogs and dine or go to yappy hour  in dog-friendly Old Town Alexandria.

5.  San Francisco - Many off-leash beaches and areas. Shop and dine in many parts of town. Ride the cable car, walk the Golden Gate.

6. Boston - Tour Boston by boat or take the subway. Follow the Freedom Trail and visit nearby historic sites. Stay at many pet-friendly hotels.

7.  Orlando - Glamorous pet-friendly resorts. Boat tour, shop Winter Park or Celebration. Dine at Sam Snead's. Attend concerts in Lake Eola Park.

8.  Salt Lake City - View downtown from Ensign Peak. Ride the Temple Square Carriages and walk the downtown area. Visit an amusement park and many historical parks.

9.  Charleston (SC) - Visit the beach or a number of plantations. Take a ghost tour or an eco tour.

10.  New York - Great luxury hotels, famous shopping and outdoor dining. Watch a morning show, enjoy Central Park on leash and off.

Honorable Mentions: Anchorage, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, San Antonio

For more details visit http://www.dogfriendly.com/top10. DogFriendly.com, founded in 1998 to provide dog travel information, offers a free website and publishes paperback books.

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SOURCE DogFriendly.com, Inc.