An eco-friendly tour that's all about sustainability, appreciating the planet and taking action to make things better.
Day 1
Arrive at a "Virginia Green" Hotel Hotels like the Oceanfront Inn or Founders Inn are the perfect choice, knowing that it meets the state's stringent standards for reducing environmental impact.
Farmers Market Check out a seasonal craft fair, the farmers market and local produce stands in Pungo.
Heritage Store The Heritage Store offers a wide variety of organic choices.
Dinner Enjoy local coastal cuisine centered on fresh produce and delicious seafood at Croc's 19th Street Bistro, one of the many restaurants committed to green practices.
Day 2
Virginia Beach Bay Days After breakfast, head out for a volunteer stint working oyster beds, or beach cleanup. United Way and Volunteer Hampton Roads can provide options for your groups volunteer efforts.
Rockafellers Enjoy lunch at another green restaurant featuring home grown ingredients.
Wild River Outfitters Immerse yourself in the ecosystem with a hiking, kayak or canoe tour.
Dinner Enjoy a dinner of freshly caught seafood and locally grown organic produce in the lively atmosphere of Hot Tuna Grill. Take a nighttime stroll along the Chesapeake Bay before heading back to your hotel.
Day 3
False Cape State Park Enjoy a sunrise over the Atlantic, then spend the morning blueberry picking.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Explore local wildlife and waterfowl while hiking or paddling with an expert guide.
First Landing State Park Your visit will put you deep into the forests adjacent to the site where the first English settlers landed in 1607. Wrap up your visit with a real connection to a time when living off the land was everyone's choice.