I LOVE NEW YORK is turning our red heart green!
We’re shining the spotlight on green travel and tourism to let you know about the incredible green assets and product offerings New York State has for the ecologically minded traveler and others who simply want to enjoy New York’s natural beauty.
New York State is quite ecologically friendly and we’re working to make green travel here even easier. We already have one of the lowest carbon footprints per capita in the nation, as well as the largest area of protected land east of the Mississippi. Our eco-certified attractions, dining and lodging includes more than 40 golf courses and other green-certified attractions, plus nearly 80 restaurants and hotels across all 11 travel regions.
New York also offers a variety of green transportation options throughout the state to get you where you are going all while being respectful to the environment.
And when it comes to iconic green destinations, we’ve got it all – from the Empire State Building to the Adirondack Park to Niagara Falls! Interspersed throughout these icons you’ll discover hundreds and hundreds of hidden green gems perfect for your personal green travel itinerary.
Additionally, the Green Heart NY program has a built-in sustainability element to ensure that we all work together to continue making NY greener and keep it that way for generations to come.
Leave a lighter footprint in your travels … make Green Heart NY your go-to resource for ecotourism in New York State!