A DOG-FRIENDLY DAY GUIDE

Fresh seafood and with a large outdoor patio, Vailhouse Oyster Bar & Grille is the perfect place to take your furry-friend for lunch or dinner. This family-owned restaurant will treat you and your pup like family, and their menu caters to lovers of everything from seafood to steak. Their specialty is of course their hand shucked oysters! Live music performances take place on the weekend and during warmer weather, “tailgate” parties are held in the parking lot and outdoor patio. During cooler nights the patio is heated, and you can always catch the game on TV outside, so you won’t miss a thing! Don’t forget to check out the vintage motorboat engine hanging off the railing. 

Fido Favorites: The Lobster Roll – because it makes us think of rolling in a big pile of leaves in the backyard!

What’s better than pizza and a view with your pup? At Up North Pizzeria, you’ll have a front row seat to Downtown Goldsboro. Live music takes places on the weekends and freshly baked pizza is always on constant rotation. Take a seat right in their fenced in outdoor seating section, right in front of the restaurant and order yourself one of their many specialty pies. Finish off the meal with one of their top-notch cannolis while your pup will get a beautiful view of the Downtown fountain and the historic architecture that makes up Center Street. Afterwards, just cross the street and take a seat right on bench in a grassy area and let your dog stretch out their paws!

Fido Favorites: “Paw”-pperoni Pizza…because what’s better than a classic that you want to get your paws on!

The perfect combination of delicious cuisine, entertainment and a view – The Laughing Owl takes dining-in to a new level. The fenced in outdoor dining area is in the heart of Center Street with a view of the fountain and it’s the perfect place to relax on a warm afternoon. Explore their extensive menu, ranging from Buffalo Ravioli to Chicken Fried Rice! Take in live music performances take place on the weekend or you can entertain yourself by spotting the different types of owl figurines located around the dining areas. If you’re a lover of Asian cuisine, gorgeous views, and a unique dining experience, the Laughing Owl is the place for you! 

Fido Favorites: Chow Fun Noodles, because we appreciate any meals named after a dog breed and that promote fun!

Top-notch customer service, bold flavor, live music, and a fully stocked bar is what you get when you walk into Brisas Latin Cuisine. Bringing you flavors from the Caribbean in both their food and their drinks, you will feel like you’re on a beach somewhere far away! Enjoy the beautiful views located in the heart of Center Street. Explore their flavorful dinner menu from their Pollo en Crema de Ajo (Chicken in a Garlic Cream Sauce) to the Tropical Salmon, or stop by on Sunday and check out their twist on brunch classics such as Eggs Benedict. Grab yourself a cocktail or a mimosa, and you’re ready for a “doggone” great time.

Fido Favorites: The Em”paw”nadas – because how could you say no to meat-filled pastries? 

This upscale restaurant is the perfect place to go when you want to have an experience like no other with man’s best friend. Fine wine and dining, Barrique features an outdoor heated patio that will have you enjoying the fresh air, and the atmosphere! Angus steaks, fines wines and barrel-aged whiskey are the main features of this unique dining experience, alongside the 18th Amendment Lounge. Modeled as a modern-day speakeasy the 18th Amendment Lounge will have you head over heels. From there Gnocchi Bolognese to their 8 oz. CAB Filet, you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. 

Fido Favorites: 14 oz. CAB New York Bone-In Strip…did someone say bones?!

Bright pops of color all around, big plates of food, margaritas that will warm your heart and some salsa and chips for the table! Get ready to fill your belly and have a party, because Torero’s Mexican Restaurant offers nothing less than a great time and soul warming food. Sit in their outdoor dining section just a seconds walk away from the Arts Council of Wayne County, Goldsboro Brew Works, and public art! You can’t go wrong with any dish on the menu from their Taco Tuesday specials to their Grande Platos (Big Plates) for dinner, Torero’s will take you on a trip to Mexico with their flavor and fun!

Fido Favorite: The ACP – we know it’s food, but we can’t help but think it stands for “A crazy pup!” 

If you’re looking for a laid-back and relaxed energy, you’ll find it at The Flying Shamrock. A classic Irish pub with drafts on tap, Irish cuisine rolling out of the kitchen and sidewalk seating, The Flying Shamrock Irish Pub & Restaurant is a go to spot for locals on a late-night out! Don’t miss out on live music performances, their signature Sunday brunch menu (Bloody Marys included!) or their pool tables inside. If you’re a burger lover, now you can try their Whiskey Burger or their Guinness Burger or try their Flying Wings and turn up the heat. Located just a seconds walk from public art, Goldsboro Brew Works and the Arts Council of Wayne County.

Fido Favorite: The Shamrock Fingers, because spending the day with my human is what we consider a lucky day!

Fresh bread, fresh meats and fresh baked goods – this will be your experience as soon as you step into Great Harvest Bread Co. Milling their own wheat on-site each day, before the crack of dawn their goods will be baking fresh in the oven just for you. Try their home-made chicken or tuna salad as you sit outside in their outdoor dining area. Let them know you’re a first time visitor and you’ll get FREE slices of fresh baked bread. The Goldsboro Great Harvest Bread Co. is unlike any other, operating under a “Freedom Franchise”, this allows them to run their business in a way that meets the community’s needs. 

Fido Favorites: BBQ Chicken Bacon Melt…did…someone…SAY…BACON?!

Are you and your pup art connoisseurs? We are too! Public Art is a staple here in Goldsboro-Wayne County, so much so that we have it all over! Check out the murals, sculptures, statues and memorials that fill our landscape, grab some pics with the pup, and don’t forget to tag us at #totallyflygoldsboro. 

Click the button below to learn more about our Public Arts initiatives and get exploring with your furry friend!

Do you want to experience a new kind of trail? One that connects you with fresh produce, the unique heritage of agriculture, u-pick farms, field to table dining, outdoor adventures and information about local wildlife? The Fly & Fresh Agriventure is just the thing! With many dog-friendly locations on the map, you can enjoy a day of adventures with your holistic hound!

Click the button below to access the Fly & Fresh Agriventure Trail map and learn new and exciting things with your furry companion!

What’s better than mouth-watering Eastern, North Carolina style barbecue and some fresh cold brews? Maybe eating barbecue and drinking fresh cold brews with your best friend (aka doggo, pupper, floofer, good boy/girl…) while exploring beautiful Goldsboro-Wayne County! Check out our pet-friendly taprooms, breweries and bottle shops while discovering why Wayne County is the barbecue gate to North Carolina.

Click the button below to access the Brews & ‘Cue Tour Virtual Map for some finger-licking (and snout-licking) good times!

Find the critters downtown! Twenty colorful critters now call Downtown Goldsboro home, along the new Center Street streetscape from the Paramount to Elm Street. Download the map, find them all, then return your completed map to the Downtown Goldsboro office – 219 N. John St. – to claim a tasty prize! This is the perfect family-friendly activity for both children and fur-children alike!

Click the button below to get your critter finding map and start your search.

Step back in time and experience the 1840’s at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Historic Site. Explore the beautiful wide open spaces of the grounds, take part in living history demonstrations, and see their working farm and farm animals, such as sheep and chickens. Bring a picnic and blanket and spread out on the lawn with fido and enjoy one of the temperate Eastern, North Carolina days! 

Click the button below to learn more about the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace. 

Spend a day at the farm with Odom Farming Company, a u-pick strawberries, sunflowers and pumpkins farm! Pass by throughout the seasons and get a unique experience every time. Don’t miss out on their Fall activities, from pumpkin picking to their hayrides. Want some more animal time in your life? No worries – spend time with the Pasture Gang at the farm, where you’ll experience goats, donkeys, cows and more! 

Click the button below to learn more about Odom Farming Company.