Green Traveling Around the World Series - Ithaca, NY

There is so much to do in and around Ithaca, NY,the environment. The Taverna Banfi has a variety
you'll need more than a few days for your visit.of Tuscan delights that are based around the
Ithaca is the second-greenest city in the Unitedfresh local ingredients from the Finger Lakes
States, bested, possibly, by Burlington, Vermont.region. For a cup of coffee or a snack check out
This green dedication makes it an excellentGimme Coffee that offers fair trade coffee and
location for you to visit for a weekend -- orlocal, hormone-free milk; they use renewable
longer. While green lodging is found in many partenergy.
of the U.S. Ithaca's Frog's Way B&B stands outLudgate Farms is a family owned and operated
as one of the greenest experiences available. Notfarm and market. They offer local, organic
only will your hotel be a sustainable one, but alsoproduce, local cheeses and other dairy products,
you can enjoy myriad green activities. Water falls.and other organic and natural grocery items. If
Farms. Restaurants.you want to take home locally grown and made
With the various local eco-friendly lodging choices,foods, and even crafted gift items, this is a great
restaurants, and activities, you are sure to findplace for you to visit while in the area.
that it will fit your green desires and give you aAnother place to visit is Taughannock Falls. These
chance to relax and recharge from your normal,falls are even higher than Niagara Falls and offer a
hectic life. You'll also learn more about what anjaw-dropping view that you will love. The natural
eco-friendly city looks like.sites found in and around Ithaca, including the
Frog's Way Bed and Breakfast offers the intimatemany gorges and over 150 waterfalls, offer a
atmosphere that you expect from a B&B, but inwonderful way to spend a day, an afternoon, or
a much more environmentally friendly way. Local,a week. Delight at the many eco-friendly activities
organic, and homemade foods are offered foryou can enjoy in the Ithaca area.
you to enjoy while you are staying at the B&B. InAn interesting, off-the-beaten-path to visit is The
addition, they have energy and waterEcoVillage at Ithaca. It is comprised of 60 homes
conservation measures in place that are kinder toin two neighborhoods that are dedicated to being
the environment than normally seen in lodgingeco-friendly. It can be a great way for you to
properties. The B&B was built using local materialslearn more about being environmentally friendly.
and environmentally friendly finishes. Just becauseIthaca offers it all for you. Whether you want to
this B&B is environmentally friendly doesn't meantjust relax and shop or you want to be activit, you
that it's spartan, however. They offer high speedwill find that Ithaca offers it for you in a very
Internet, ample sized rooms, and beautifulgreen way. The Frog's Way B&B, Moosewood
scenery for you to enjoy.Restaurant, Taverna Cafe, Gimme Coffee,
While you will most likely enjoy breakfast at theLudgate Farms, EcoVillage at Ithaca, and
Frog's Way B&B, you'll want to find nearby placesTaughannock Falls -- and the many natural
to eat for your lunch and dinner, as well aslocations in and around the area-- give you the
snacks. The Moosewood Restaurant is worldperfect green place for you to visit and enjoy.
famous for its vegetarian cooking and has inspiredGreen it up in Ithaca today. And don't forget to
many cookbooks, prepared foods, and more thatstay at Frog's Way Bed and Breakfast!
use sustainable foods that are good for you and