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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
December 15, 2008
Hidden Treasures of the Valley |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Hidden Treasures of the Valley |
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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9:15 am Grace Note
Farm |
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This hidden treasure is nestled in the
northwest corner of the Blackstone Valley. Savor light
breakfast fare followed by a brisk walk on nearby wooded
trails. |
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11:15 am St. Ann's
Arts and Cultural Center
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"A treasure to be seen and saved", view the
finest fresco paintings found in North America, "America's
Sistine Chapel."
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12:30 pm Picnic
Lunch at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center |
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Built in 2006, this state park visitor is
the gateway to the Blackstone River Bikeway. Enjoy a picnic
boxed lunch before visiting the Captain Wilbur Kelly House
and Blackstone Canal State Park. Dunkin Donuts and Baskin
Robbins Ice Cream on site. |
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2:00 pm Captain
Wilbur Kelly House
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View a preserved section of the historic
Blackstone Canal that was once used for transportation.
Today a segment of the Blackstone River Bikeway runs on top
of the old towpath.
The Wilbur Kelly House transportation
museum demonstrates the history of the river and canal as a
means of transportation from the time of the Native American
peoples to the pinnacle of the Industrial Revolution. |
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3:30 pm Smith
Appleby House Musuem
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Tour this former one-room stone-ender built
(circa 1696) by Elisha Smith, the grandson of John Smith "
The Miller", cartographer of the NE coastline and a member
of Roger William's founding party of six men who left the
Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. |
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Tour Operator
Price: $30
The price is
based on a minimum of 40 people.
For more
information and/or assistance with hotel accommodations and
restaurant reservations contact:
Patti McAlpine
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
patti@tourblackstone.com
800-454-2882 |
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