So you’re having a great time visiting Cartersville with the whole family, including your fur-baby and it’s time to eat. These local dining choices have outside dining areas where well-mannered pups on leash are welcome.

Allatoona Grill at Holiday Harbor, 5989 Groovers Landing Rd, Acworth – Open for Lunch & Dinner daily except closed Tuesday

Ate Track Bar & Grill, 25 North Wall Street – Open Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday

The City Cellar, 110 South Museum Drive – Open Monday-Saturday Lunch & Dinner

The Local Bar & Grill, 120 S Erwin Street – Open Dinner Only Monday-Wednesday; Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Sunday

Ross’ Diner, 17 N Wall Street – Open Breakfast & Lunch Monday-Saturday. Insider Pup Recommendation: A visiting Beagle suggests the Jumbo Burger with a cup of Mayfield Ice Cream, while watching Downtown Shoppers and trains passing by. There’s even a nearby Shakespeare Garden to sniff while on the way to the restrooms.

For Pups with a Sweet Tooth

Stop in for a “Pup Cup” at these local favorites often visited on Big Days Out with the adoptable dogs at the Etowah Valley Humane Society:

Coconuts Shave Ice, 115 South Gilmer Street – Where all hot pups go to cool off.

Noble & Main Coffee Co., 145 West Main Street – Meet up in the courtyard and chill with the hoomans.