At
Organic Travel, we focus on listing places where you can visit and
buy organic and natural foods, places where you can learn more
about organic and sustainable practices, as well as other healthy
places to enjoy. Below are the main categories that are in our
guides, or you can look at our listings by clicking on one of the
following: United
States Listings or Worldwide
Listings.
Natural Food Markets and Delis
We list both small and large natural food markets. We research and
note which markets have delis and/or prepackaged deli food, and we
try to list only markets that offer organic produce, as well as
other organic and natural groceries. We'll also tell you if a
market is vegetarian or if they carry meat, poultry or seafood.
Natural food markets are usually good places to find healthy food
when you are traveling.
Natural and Organic
Restaurants
We are researching, finding and
listing restaurants, both casual and elegant, that serve organic
and natural food. While there are currently not lots of organic
restaurants, we believe there will be a much greater choice in the
near future.
Farmers Markets
There are many farmer's markets
across the country. We are continually adding more and more of
these markets, which are great places to find some of the freshest
produce around. Many of the farmer's markets have at least one
farmer's booth that offers either certified organic or
pesticide-free produce. We also list organic farmer's markets that
offer only certified organic produce.
Organic Farms
One of the best ways to get the
freshest produce, other than growing your own, is to visit an
organic farm that is open to the public. We list organic farms
that are open seasonally or year-round which offer organic
produce, either through their on-site farm stand or u-pick. We
also list organic farms that are open just a few times during the
year for special events. Many of the organic farms have guided or
self-guided tours. Visiting an organic farm is one of the best
ways to support organic and sustainable farming.
Organic Wineries and Breweries
If you are a wine connoisseur
or just like a good brew, we list many organic and sustainable
wineries and breweries to enjoy.
Green Lodging
We are currently researching to
find all kinds of accommodations that choose healthier options
such as offering organic food, having an organic garden or
pesticide-free premises, using chemical-free cleaners to maintain
and clean rooms, and other choices that help make a healthier stay
for guests.
Natural Attractions
We have this category to
include all kinds of interesting places to visit, like organic and
sustainable demonstration centers, nature tours, wildlife viewing,
National Parks and more.
Organic Stores
In this category, you will find
organic plant nurseries and garden centers and a wide variety of
stores that sell organic products.
Pesticide-Free Parks
There are currently about a
dozen or so pesticide-free parks across the United States that we
know of and will be listing in our guides. These are city or
county parks that are not sprayed with potentially harmful
chemicals. Many of these parks are now designated as
pesticide-free parks, while some of them listed are going through
a trial period to make sure that they can do without the
pesticides.
Organic Nurseries and Garden
Stores
The stores listed in this
category are places where you can find organic garden supplies,
seeds, starters and more. They are usually a good source of
supplies as well as advice on organic gardening.
Organic and Sustainability
Events
In this category you will find
organic farm events or tours, classes on organic and sustainable
farming or gardening, workshops on organic or sustainable
practices, organic festivals and more.
To look at our
listings, click on one of the following: United
States Listings or Worldwide
Listings.
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