A Dog's Guide To Downtown Temple

If you're looking for some fun activities to do with your furry best friend, Downtown Temple is the perfect spot for you! This bustling hub is filled with local businesses and exciting things to do with your beloved companion. Discover Temple has curated a list of local shops, businesses, and activities you can enjoy with your dog in the revitalized downtown district. Come and explore the area with your furry friend for a day filled with fun and memories!

Temple's downtown district is a pet-friendly place, where many restaurants such as Pignetti's and Treno Pizzeria offer patio seating for pets and their owners. You can also head to the Santa Fe Plaza to enjoy a quick meal and playtime with your furry friend on the lawn. Cha Community is another great spot to grab a boba tea while relaxing with your dog on their patio.

If you're looking for a place to enjoy a cold beer with your pet at your side, O'Brien's Irish Pub and BJ's Brewery & Tasting Room are great options. Temple's downtown district is perfect for taking a stroll with your pet and exploring local breweries and pubs.

It's important for dogs to have plenty of time outdoors to play and get enough exercise. While the downtown district has plans to create more outdoor spaces for people and their furry friends, there is already a great green space available at the Santa Fe Plaza. The Santa Fe Plaza is a large outdoor area with fountains and enough space for dogs to roam around. Make sure to bring a leash in case other dogs are around, as well as your dog's favorite toys. Spend some quality time outdoors in front of the historic Santa Fe Depot.

If you want to play a long game of fetch, head over to the MLK Festival Grounds in Downtown Temple. There are miles of space for your dog to run around and play. Remember to clean up after your pet and take everything back home with you when you leave.

Your dog will surely enjoy the great playtime in these green spaces.

The Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum is currently hosting a temporary exhibit called "Elliot Erwitt: Dog Dogs". The exhibit is open from January 23 until March 16 and showcases photographs of dogs from all walks of life and breeds. Come and discover the essence of man's best friend in this incredible exhibit. If you haven't been to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum before, you'll find it on the second floor of the Santa Fe Depot. To gain admission to the museum, visit the gift shop on the first floor. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see this amazing exhibit today.

The Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum will be hosting an event featuring puppies, Valentine's Day, and all the love to go around. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we think your beloved canine companions deserve to be showered with love, too!

Join the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum for the “Be My Paw-lentine” event on Saturday, February 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM. In conjunction with the newest temporary exhibit, "Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs," there will be dog-focused vendors, the chance to make a braided dog toy, refreshing pup cup treats for your dog, and local dog rescue groups on-site. This is your chance to take a furrever friend home with you!

Dogs will be welcomed on the first floor of the museum only; leash is required. This event is free and open to the public. Donations of pet supplies are encouraged to help local animal shelters.

Embark on a new adventure with your four-legged friend in Temple. Find pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, breweries, and more! With bark parks, trails, and a vibrant landscape, your dog will be excited to join their best friend on this epic trip. Whether you're here for a short stay or a long stay, we're happy to have you and your pets!

Discover Temple with your dog by your side.

For the dogs: Grr, bark, woof. Who’s a good dog?

If you have a dog and love exploring Downtown Temple, we have exciting news for you! We are currently collecting photos of dogs and their owners in Downtown Temple for our photo galleries, blogs, and upcoming Dog Issue of The Temple Ticket. This is your chance to feature your furry friend and show us how you two enjoy the sights and sounds of Downtown Temple. Simply upload your photos to our collection and wait for a chance to be featured. We can't wait to see what you've got!