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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
December 7, 2007
Favorite Pastimes of the
Blackstone Valley |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Favorite Pastimes of the
Blackstone Valley |
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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 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
Breakfast on the Blackstone |
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Enjoy pastry and coffee with a Riverboat
cruise of the Valley Falls Wilderness Area aboard the
Blackstone Valley Explorer. Considered Rhode Island's
largest freshwater marsh, this urban preserve is habitat to
a variety of wildlife. |
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10:30 am
Rhode Island Antiques Mall |
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Visit America's oldest continuously
operated country store and other antique shops in this
quaint New England village which will bring back memories of
a simpler time. |
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12:00 pm
Get Ready to Enjoy Some Old-Fashioned Baseball |
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Baseball is still the real McCoy at McCoy
Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox. Recent renovations
have not stolen any of the charm, affordability or tradition
of Triple-A baseball's oldest stadium.
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1:45 pm
Spring Lake Arcade |
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Explore the world's oldest Penny Arcade
that is located on Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville. It is
the longest operating "penny" arcade in existence. Here you
will try your hand at the vintage penny arcade games and you
can also relax and enjoy the view of the lake. |
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4:00 pm
Post Game Dining Experience |
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After the game, savor a Blackstone Valley
tradition, "Chicken Family Style", at one of our many fine
restaurants. A hearty meal that is served only in the
Blackstone Valley, this dining experience started in the
1930's among the Italian immigrants playing Bocco on Sunday
afternoons. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $31.
The price is based on a minimum of
37 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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