A pet-friendly road trip in west-central Missouri does not have to be an exercise in creative loopholes. Here's a three-day itinerary built around Clinton — using Westbridge Inn & Suites as your base, where up to 2 pets per room are welcome.
Day 1 — Arrive Clinton, walk Artesian Park
Drive in mid-afternoon. Check in at Westbridge. Walk your dog at Artesian Park at 811 Marigold — the park has playgrounds, disc golf, an amphitheater and plenty of green. Dinner on the historic square (patio dining varies by season and establishment — call ahead if you want to keep the dog with you).
Overnight: Westbridge Inn & Suites, Standard Queen or King Suite. Bring your dog's own bed if you can.
Day 2 — Truman Lake with the dog
Drive south to Sparrowfoot — 15 minutes. It's the closest Truman Lake access point to Clinton, with a four-lane concrete ramp and paved parking. Walking areas are plentiful; keep the leash on.
Optional add-on: continue to Warsaw (38 minutes from Clinton) to see Truman Dam. Downtown Warsaw has walkable streets for a mid-afternoon leash-legs.
Come back to Clinton. Second night at Westbridge.
Day 3 — Katy Trail slow ride
The Katy Trail western terminus is 2 miles from our front desk on N Price Lane, off Highway 52 just west of the 7/13 intersection. Even if you're not cycling, the trailhead has a good stretch of trail for a morning walk with the dog. Well-behaved leashed dogs are common on the trail.
Breakfast at Westbridge before you go. Check out at 11 AM.
The rules for pets at Westbridge
- Up to 2 pets per room.
- Small pet fee — call (660) 885-2206 for the current amount so it's not a surprise at check-in.
- Pets on leash on the property, no pets unattended in rooms.
- Bring their bed if you can. Everyone sleeps better.
Real talk on pet-friendly restaurants
Patio dining rules change by season and by establishment. If keeping the dog with you at dinner matters, call the restaurant before you go — most in Clinton are accommodating with patio setups but nothing is guaranteed. When in doubt, we're happy to point you at a walk-and-eat that's dog-friendly for takeout.
Book direct
Book Now on our site or call the desk. Mention you're traveling with pets so we can confirm room availability and current pet fees on the call.