These Are the Best U.S. Cities to Visit With Your Dog

After spending two years at home with your dog, there is a good chance that you have grown even more attached. If you're planning on booking a summer vacation, you may want to consider bringing your dog with you instead of paying for a pet sitter.

If you're in the mood for a more urban escape this year, what if you pack up your dog, hit the trails, and go camping? Some cities are more dog-friendly than others. Here is what to know.

What makes a dog-friendly city?

It has to have a lot of outdoor activities, pet-friendly transportation, and locals who love dogs to be the perfect vacation spot for you and your dog. In order to come up with the list, the team at Wanderu analyzed data from the 45 most populous cities in the U.S.

The methodology can be read here.

Best U.S. cities to visit with your dog

How did the biggest American cities fare? The top 25 dog-friendly destinations.

1. Oakland, CA
2. Sacramento, CA
3. Seattle, WA
4. Portland, OR
5. Washington, DC
6. Denver, CO
7. Atlanta, GA
8. Miami, FL
9. San Francisco, CA
10. New York, NY
11. San Jose, CA
12. Austin, TX
13. Long Beach, CA
14. Boston, MA
15. San Diego, CA
16. Las Vegas, NV
17. Raleigh, NC
18. Mesa, AZ
19. Los Angeles, CA
20. Dallas TX
21. Philadelphia, PA
22. Kansas City, MO
23. Phoenix, AZ
24. Chicago, IL
25. Charlotte, NC