4 p.m. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

Check in at this pet-friendly, 4-star hotel in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City with Fido and he’ll be given a pet bed, feeding mat, and waste bags to use during your stay. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City doesn’t charge an additional pet fee and allows any size pet (as long as they can fit on the elevator)! Other free amenities include yoga mats in every room, coffee and tea in the lobby, overnight shoe shines, and a nightly social hour in the lobby that dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. After you settle in, grab your pup’s leash (or borrow a loaner from the hotel’s front desk) and get ready to explore SLC!

5 p.m. Herman Franks Dog Park

Let your canine travel companion off his leash to run out some pent-up energy at Herman Franks Dog Park, also downtown. The off-leash dog run is fully fenced and features fun agility obstacles where your pup can challenge himself, a water fountain for hydration, and waste stations for easy cleanup. There are benches where you can sit and watch your dog play, too.

7 p.m. Handle Bar

After you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to Handle Bar, a bicycle-themed watering hole located in the Marmalade District. The local pub is super dog friendly with a year-round patio that features two gas fireplaces, overhead heaters, and an off-leash dog run. For dinner, enjoy classic American pub fare with lots of vegan options in appetizer, salad, wrap and sandwich form. Favorites include smoked chicken wings, carne asada loaded tots, seitan wings and the Handleburger! Live music adds ambiance on the weekends, too.

9 p.m. Fisher Brewing Company

Keep your buzz going on the heated, dog-friendly patio at a staple on the Salt Lake brewing scene, Fisher Brewing Company, which has been making beers in Utah since 1884. Enjoy a wide variety of small-batch beers, ciders and wines on tap at this Granary District hangout. If you want a snack, the bar typically offers food trucks serving until around 11 p.m. on the weekends.

8 a.m. The Park Cafe

Break the fast at The Park Cafe which features an enclosed, heated, dog-friendly patio. The cozy outdoor dining area has a fireplace and heaters to help keep you and Fido warm year-round. Choose from hearty breakfasts like corn beef hash, Gustavo’s Burrito, and omelets filled with meats and veggies. You can order Fido a scrambled egg for under two bucks, too! If there's a wait for this “pupular” restaurant, take your dog for a walk around nearby Liberty Park.

10 a.m. Memory Grove Off-Leash Area at Freedom Trail

Spend the morning letting your dog have some fun at an in-the-city oasis, Memory Grove Off-Leash Area at Freedom Trail. The trail is located next to a creek at the mouth of City Creek Canyon, so your pup can splash and get muddy as you explore this scenic area. There are waste stations for pets and restrooms for humans, too.

11 a.m. Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Continue exploring SLC's outdoor wonders and pick up a walking tour brochure before strolling with Fido through Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stop along the route to admire the 12 original sculptures and over 70 stones engraved with scriptures, poems and literary texts. The unique works of art create a landscape of meaning for those visiting and the extensive floral gardens provide tranquility in the heart of Utah’s capital city. The attraction is completely free to visit.

12 p.m. The Green Pig Pub

After your morning art stroll, head down the street to sit on the covered rooftop patio for lunch with your dog at The Green Pig Pub. Dogs are greeted with a bowl of water while their owners browse the menu. Start with The 31st East Avocado Rolls to share, filled with chicken, bacon, black beans, avocado, tomato and cheddar jack cheese, served with jalapeno or chipotle ranch. For your main course, choose from fish and chips, the Pig-a-delphia Cheesesteak Sandwich; or, a variety of tasty tacos, salads, and burgers. The Green Pig Pub serves a wide selection of soft drinks, craft beers and cocktails to wash it down.

1 p.m. City Creek Center

Spend the afternoon shopping with your pup at City Creek Center, an open-air shopping center that spans two city blocks in the heart of Salt Lake City. The pet-friendly shopping mall features a fully retractable glass roof for a climate-controlled, year-round shopping and dining experience. Anchored by the region's flagship Nordstrom and Macy's, City Creek Center features over 50 dog-friendly stores where you can bring Fido.

4 p.m. Lovebound Library

Before heading back to the hotel, pop in Lovebound Library, part of SLC’s thriving bookstore scene. The employees adore dogs, so your leashed pup is more than welcome to join you inside this cute shop while you browse! The shelves are lined with colorful novels within the romance genre, and retail items including bookmarks, candles, and mugs are also available for purchase.

6 p.m. Root’d Cafe

Venture out to Cottonwood Heights for dinner with your doggy at Root’d Cafe. Dogs are welcome on its year-round patio which is covered from the elements and enclosed with heaters during the winter months so everyone can stay cozy. The trendy eatery features yummy tacos, unique bowls, burgers, and vegetarian and vegan options for dinner. Try at least one of the six different varieties of fries. Chorizo cheese fries, anyone? Don’t forget to order Fido a side of bacon for a real treat!

8 p.m. Tea Zaanti

End the evening with a glass of wine or a calming cup of chamomile at Tea Zaanti, a welcoming tea house in the heart of SLC’s Sugar House neighborhood. Dog-friendly seating is available year-round on the covered porch and patio where standing heaters keep “pawtrons” toasty when there’s a chill in the air. The tea house and wine bar hosts many community events and live music is occasionally featured.

8 a.m. Millcreek Cafe and Eggworks

Start off the last day of vacay at Millcreek Cafe and Eggworks, a popular breakfast spot where visiting pups are provided with a fresh bowl of water and are welcome to join you at a table on the enclosed outdoor patio. Indulge in sweet entrees like stuffed French toast and blueberry pancakes or savory meals including loaded omelets and chicken fried steak with eggs topped with country gravy. Side dishes of eggs, bacon and sausage will have Fido begging for more!

10 a.m. Tanner Park

Lauded by locals as one of Salt Lake City’s best parks for dogs, Tanner Park offers a couple of swimming holes where pups can take a dip. The 10-acre park near Parley’s Canyon has a river and several nature trails where furry friends can run and splash off leash. Spend the morning hiking Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop, a dog-friendly, 1.9-mile trail that cuts through Tanner Park and is suitable for all skill levels.

12 p.m. The Ice Haus

Fit in one last meal on the pup-friendly patio at The Ice Haus. The biergarten features German fare, classic pub grub and vegan options. Soft pretzels, brats, German corn dogs and chicken wings are popular dishes. On Sundays, the brunch menu is also available until 2 p.m. so you can have a mimosa or bloody mary, too!

1 p.m. Dog Park at Cottonwood Park and Leave SLC With a Dog-Tired Fido

Make a pit stop at Dog Park at Cottonwood Park so Fido can expel some energy before your travels home. The off-leash area has waste stations, trees for shade, tables and a double-gated entrance for security. Take a moment to reflect on all the fun you had with your dog on this trip to Salt Lake City as you sit under a shade tree and watch Fido frolic.