Dog walking in Laurens

Downtown Simpsonville

As mentioned above, the nearby city of Simpsonville is doggone crazy about… well, dogs! With the recently installed dog park, you could spend any number of hours here. However, while you’re in the area, you should definitely visit downtown Simpsonville, where you’ll find the Ice Cream Station. A hot local dog spot, many locals bring their pups in to socialize with pup pals and people pals alike. Get yourself a nice ice cream cone on a hot and sunny day, and if you’re lucky, they may be offering their dog-friendly frozen treats that day! Be sure to stop in!

Scuffletown Road

Shuffle on over to Scuffletown Road, an area in Simpsonville that can’t be missed if you have a dog that’s gotta take a dive. If that’s the case, then pitter patter your paws on over to Astro Air Dogs Dock Diving Tank. Sponsored by Astro Kennels, this is the first permanent, regulation-sized diving tank in the state. Bring your pup to take part in their competitions and strut their stuff, or take some of the classes offered if your dog’s a newbie! There are private and public classes, so there’s something for just about any precious pup’s precocious personality!

Fairview Road

For another stop in sensational Simpsonville, take your beloved barker down Fairview Road, the area in Simpsonville with the most hustle and bustle. You’ll have your pick of restaurants, but if you’ve got a bit of an eclectic taste and want to bring Fido alone, there’s one option that sticks out above all the others. Make your way to the Mad Cuban Cafe, which has a beautiful outdoor seating area with two tables, so you and your pup have a bit of privacy. The restaurant serves authentic and classic Cuban dishes, and you can’t miss out on some of their tropical drinks!

Central Mauldin

The definite next stop on your doggy to-to list is the central area of Mauldin in Greenville County, and just down the road from our other stops. Here, you’ll find another restaurant with delicious offerings, this time including vegetarian and vegan options. Chicora Alley serves a fusion of Southern and Caribbean food, so if you’re looking for something unique, this is just the place. Best of all, there’s an outdoor seating area for you to chow down with your doggy, and it’s just a short drive from Conestee Dog Park, a place your pup will beg to go to!

Conestee

Last but certainly not least on our doggy to-do list is an area previously mentioned! Conestee, a small area in Greenville proper and just over county lines from Laurens, is home to Conestee Dog Park, as well as the Lake Conestee Nature Park. The dog park houses two large fenced areas for small and large dogs where your pup can run off-leash. If you’re looking for a bit more of a hike, Lake Conestee Nature Park offers several hiking trails that are dog-friendly. Just be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and doggy waste bags in case of accidents.