AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to rising gas prices and a desire for greener travel, BedandBreakfast.com rescues travelers with a comprehensive list of car-free getaways. All B&Bs and inns listed here (alphabetically by state) can be accessed by public transportation; some reward guests with special incentives for choosing greener travel options.
Martine Inn, Pacific Grove, CA: Land at the local airport, catch the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus and get off two blocks from this bayside inn. Monterey's charms are easily accessed on foot, by rollerblades or by bicycle.
August Seven Inn, Daytona Beach, FL: Five miles from the airport, the inn provides complimentary transportation to those staying two nights. Daytona Beach is an easy four-minute walk.
Scarborough Fair B&B, Baltimore, MD: Take Amtrak, Marc Trains, or fly into BWI, and the Light Train will bring you within 12 blocks of this Federal Hill inn. Walk two blocks and rent a Segway, or use pedal power to explore the harbor by swan boat.
Morrison House B&B, Somerville/Cambridge, MA: Take the "T" from Boston's Logan Airport or Amtrak to South Station, connect to the Red Line, get off at Davis Square, and you are a two-minute walk to this centrally located B&B.
Captain Wohlt Inn, Hermann, MO: Come by train and receive a 10%-30% discount, depending on length of stay. Walk to museums, wineries, shops, microbreweries, and restaurants.
Bayberry Inn, Cape May, NJ: Take the NJ Transit bus to Cape May's Welcome Center, then stroll two blocks to this inn. Short walk to beaches, theater, shopping, and restaurants.
Wyman House, NY, NY: Take a train, bus or plane to NYC, then use public transit to enjoy Big Apple restaurants, theaters, museums, and nightlife. Mention GREEN GETAWAY for a free $10 Metro Card in July or August.
Earthrider Bike Shop and Hotel, Brodhead, WI: Grab bikes and head for the Gelder Bus Line or the Metra Train. Complimentary bike checks, indoor bicycle storage and bike-themed guest rooms make this a biker's favorite. Arrive by bicycle and enjoy a complimentary bottle of local wine or brew. Stay two nights and receive a complimentary one-day bike rental.
By the Park B&B, Toronto, ON, Canada: Just 150 meters from the Keele subway station, this B&B is 40-minute train ride from the airport. Access all city sights by subway or bring roller blades to explore paved trails.
Villa L'Aimee, Nice, France: Take the train to the center of Nice, then a short bus ride to St. Maurice; the B&B is minutes away. City bus travel is easy, and the new tramway system, opening September 2007, will make it even more so.
For a complete list of car-less B&B suggestions, visit BedandBreakfast.com's Press Room or click http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/about/press.aspx?year=2007&;article=06072007. For additional travel ideas, visit http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ and click Green Getaways & Eco Escapes in the left-hand corner. Learn more about 6,400 inns on BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network.
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