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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
November 2, 2009
Family Fun in the Blackstone
Valley, RI |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Family Fun in the Blackstone
Valley, RI |
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The Blackstone River, one of
14 American Heritage Rivers, flows between Worcester,
Massachusetts and Providence Rhode Island. The John H.
Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
tells the story of the river's role in starting New
England's textile industry and the American Industrial
Revolution.
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10:00 am
Hidden in the Blackstone Valley |
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Your day
begins at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center where you
will view the award-winning film, "Hidden in the Blackstone
Valley." The movie provides an introduction to the
Blackstone Valley and why it is so important to American
history. |
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11:00 am Discover
Another American Revolution |
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Slater Mill
Historic Site is where the American Industrial Revolution
began. Guided by a knowledgeable costumed interpreter,
you'll see how flax is spun into linen, a waterwheel turning
19th century machinery, and discover how this 19th century
revolution changed our daily lives. |
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1:00 pm Lunch at
Slater Park & Ride the Oldest Loof Carousel |
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Enjoy lunch
of hotdogs and hamburgers at Daggett Farm and visit the
farmyard animals, floral gardens, and a community vegetable
gardens. After lunch take a ride on the historic Looff
Carousel, visit the oldest house in Pawtucket, the Daggett
House and visit the Rhode Island Watercolor Society Art
Gallery in the boat house.
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3:00 pm Wilderness
River Tour Aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer |
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End your day
with a river cruise exploring the Blackstone River in search
of wildlife that now populate the marshlands along the
river's shores. Once the first polluted river in the
country, be a witness to the major comeback of this American
Heritage River. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $37.
The price is
based on a minimum of 40 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Lilly Kayamba
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
BVTCLilly@aol.com
800-454-2882
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