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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
December 22, 2008
Valley of Varied Delights |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Valley of Varied Delights |
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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9:00 am
Watercolors and Carousel Horses
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Our day begins at beautiful Slater Park in
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, home of an 1898 Charles Looff
carousel. With 44 horses, some dogs, a giraffe, and camel,
this standing carousel is visual delight. After a few rides,
we'll head over to the Rhode Island Watercolor Society.
Housed in Victorian-style former casino listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. |
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11:00 am
Mid-morning Break at Historic Toll House
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The Blackstone Valley Historical Society
will welcome warmly you to their headquarters with coffee
and muffins and a tour. Built in 1807, the North Gate Toll
House was the former toll house for the Louisquisset
Turnpike Company. |
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11:45 am The Great
Road
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We'll take the scenic route to our next
stop. And what scenery it is. The Great Road, constructed
along Native American trails in the 1660s is one of the
earliest roads in the nation. Your guide will point out
along the way a few architectural treasures. These include
two rare 17th century stone-enders, an early stone mill, a
lovely Federal-style mansion and a 1704 Quaker
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12:30 pm British
Style Fish and Chips
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Universally acclaimed for years as the best
fish and chips in Rhode Island, you may think you've arrived
in England when you stop in front of Ye Olde English Fish
and Chips. You can also order baked fish and scallops and
chicken too, for variety. It's been a Woonsocket institution
since 1922. |
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2:00 pm Relaxing
River Cruise |
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This river has quite a comeback story.
Enjoy its natural beauty and perhaps spot a few herons and
other wildlife as your on-board historian tells you about
its remarkable resurrection from years of severe industrial
pollution and civic neglect.
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3:30 pm Wine
Tasting at Diamond Hill Vineyards
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Savor a sip of Blackstone Blush or River
Valley White at this family run vineyard in northeastern
Rhode Island in a beautiful garden setting. Established in
1976, Diamond Hill makes a wide range of grape and fruit
wines.
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3:00 pm Wright's
Dairy Farm:00 pm Wright's Dairy FarmArticle adline
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End your day at the 100-year-old Wright's
Farm and Bakery. Learn the secrets of dairy production and
watch a cow milking demonstration. Enjoy a homemade baked
treat from the bakery. |
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Tour Operator
Price: $30
The price is
based on a minimum of 20 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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