Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest – Cambridge, Ohio | Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks

Dog-Friendly Road Trip in the Midwest

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Cambridge, Ohio Dog Road Trip

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, I will always offer my readers an unbiased and honest account of my experiences. Your trust is very appreciated, and never taken for granted. ~Tonya, Dexter and Angel Nutter

Dexter’s 2019 epic dog road trip has officially begun! January and February were filled with local dog-friendly day trips, but Cambridge, Ohio was our first pet-friendly weekend getaway. Traveling with dogs is always more fun with friends, so I invited Dexter’s BFF, Levi, and his mom, Chris to join us.

Cambridge, Ohio is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern portion of Ohio in Guernsey County. With a population of approximately 13,000, this small town was going to be the perfect dog-friendly destination to explore.

Our first stop was lunch at McKenna’s Market in downtown Cambridge. This dog-friendly restaurant offered outside seating and, with the sun shining, we stayed warm and dry, even in March! This family-owned market is owned by the McKenna family, who have been in the deli and market businesses since the ’70s. The family restored the century-old historic building that soon became the place to be for foodie lovers. McKenna’s Market is known for their scrumptious homemade subs and salads, we knew we were in for an outstanding experience.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
McKenna’s Market Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Mr. McKenna & Bev

The menu was extensive and offered a variety of food to meet anyone’s taste buds. Chris ordered the shrimp basket and I went with the Fiesta Chicken Salad. Hot coffees for us and the dogs, they were greeted with fresh water and dog treats.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Ohio Dog-Friendly Cafes

While we sipped our coffee, people walked up to us, chatted, and petted the dogs. They were a big hit, and everyone was so kind and social. McKenna’s front door had people buzzing in and out during our entire lunch; they do have a hopping business. When our food arrived, I soon learned why. The food was amazing!

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Shrimp Basket

When I travel, I really try to order food that isn’t my normal fare, and I’m usually quite pleased. The Fiesta salad was the bomb! It was so fresh, colorful and full of flavor. My taste buds and belly were very happy. Chris’s shrimp and chips looked warm and inviting. She said they were cooked to perfection.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Fiesta Chicken Salad

After lunch, I checked out the inside of McKenna’s Market. It was full of bulk snacks, fruits, candies, gourmet cheese, meats, artisan and local foods, fresh-ground coffee beans, vintage soda pop, wines, and so much more. I ordered a couple of their famous subs to go for dinner along with a bag of freshly ground coffee.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Amazing Tomato Soup!

We thought it would be fun to drive around the town and look for fun and quirky sculptures, murals, and local landmarks. We weren’t disappointed. Cambridge was the home of former astronaut and US Senator John Glenn. Although we were not able to visit the John & Annie Glenn Museum with the dogs, we did find an Ohio historical marker about him.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Cambridge, Ohio Landmarks

Another local celebrity was William Boyd. William Boyd made quite a name for himself as the cowboy star Hopalong Cassidy, who hit the big screen in the1930s and 40s and television in the 1950s. Cambridge has a Hopalong Cassidy Trail, which is a collection of memorabilia on display at various locations throughout Historic Downtown Cambridge. It was fun finding a few of the displays.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Hopalong Cassidy
Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Unique murals in Cambridge, Ohio

Our tummies were craving something sweet, so we headed to Kennedy’s Bakery. Kennedy’s Bakery has been serving Cambridge since 1925. Members of the family have been baking for over 80 years. This scratch bakery sounded like the perfect spot to pick up some baked goods.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Kennedy’s Bakery

When I walked in, I was greeted by a warm smile and the sweet smell of fresh baked goods. There were so many delectable items to choose from! I was surrounded by fresh brownies, breads, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, pastries, candies, and so much more.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Warm & Welcoming

One of the owners, Patty, gave me a behind-the-scenes tour. I was shocked at how massive the bakery actually was. They had vintage ovens and equipment that they have been using since the start of their store. I really enjoyed all the love and dedication the family has for the bakery and their community. It was a pretty neat experience.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Famous Tea Cookies

Before I left, I ordered a rich chocolate muffin, a fresh donut, and some of their best sellers, tea cookies. As my teeth sank into the decadent muffin, it was evident that this muffin was made with love and fresh ingredients. The tea cookies were so cute, I almost didn’t want to eat them. But I’m glad I did; they were moist, with the right amount of sweetness.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Puppy Shaped Cookies

It was time for us to call it a day and head to our dog-friendly cabin at Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center (click to read more about the cabin). After feeding the dogs, Chris and I were ready to dive into our subs from McKenna’s Market. I had ordered the Roscoe Village Chicken Salad and Chris ordered the McKenna’s Favorite. The Mckenna’s Favorite was brimming with capicola, salami, pepperoni, and 4 cheese Italian blend. My salad was just amazing. It had big chunks of chicken with a great sauce, not what you would think of when ordering a chicken salad sandwich. It was so unique and flavorful.

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Dog-Friendly Salt Fork Cabins
Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Chicken Salad
Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Fresh Ingredients

After our full day of exploring Cambridge, Ohio, it was time to hit the hay and rest up for the adventure ahead. Saturday was going to be a full day of walking and delving into Ohio’s largest state park, Salt Fork. But first, sleep!

Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest - Cambridge, Ohio. Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks. #raisingyourpetsnaturally
Salt Fork Cabins

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50 thoughts on “Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Midwest – Cambridge, Ohio | Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Landmarks

  1. Dexter on a road trip? That must be so awesome and Dexter must be enjoying it already, right? You also had so much yummy stuff to eat awhile;the chicken salad looks so delicious!

  2. It looks like Cambridge Ohio is not only a pet friendly city but also a little paradise for foodies. That shrimp basket looks absolutely delicious, I could have it right now.

  3. I would love to take our dog on vacation too. It is nice to know about these dog-friendly establishments and accommodation. Hopefully we get to travel to Cambridge with our fur baby soon!

  4. What a lovely spot! They are so cute and sweet! The dishes look so tasty! We need more places like this one. XO
    Candace

  5. I am from Ohio, we made a stop in Cambridge once when we were heading on one of our few out of state trips. Kennedy’s Bakery is pretty great! We stopped in there when we were there. Your dogs are super cute by the way!

  6. Looks great! I would love to visit such place with my fur babies! The cookies look super nice too, I’d love to grab a bite so much! Hungry now

  7. Looks like you had a great trip and I would love to visit here. Thanks for sharing this post.

  8. Oh wow. What an awesome place to visit! I would love to take my dogs there too. They are like family so I am happy to know that Cambridge OH is a dog friendly place to visit.

  9. I absolutely adore traveling with my dogs! Thee stops are a huge help and make me so excited to try a trip with my pooch again soon.

  10. You guys really had a jam packed day, filled with so much tasty food and treats. I think it’s the best travelling with pets.

  11. What a fun sounding trip and so great to share with those little bundles of gorgeousness! I absolutely love the pictures!

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