Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New England, USA
April 5,
2008
Family Fun in the
Blackstone Valley
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
Family Fun in the
Blackstone 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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9:00 am Hidden in the Blackstone Valley |
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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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10:30 am Discover
Another American Revolution |
| 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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12:00 pm Lunch at
Daggett Farm |
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of hotdogs and hamburgers at Daggett Farm and visit the
farmyard animals, floral gardens, and a community vegetable
gardens.
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1:00 pm
Turn of the
Century Carousel |
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tour Slater Park where there is a restored 1898 Charles
Looff Carousel. This Looff carousel is known as a speed
carousel. It is the country's largest collection of Looff
leaping and standing horses. |
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2:30 pm
Afternoon Tea at the Smith Appleby House |
| Enjoy a
riverboat cruise aboard the 49-passenger Blackstone Valley
Explorer. Hear the remarkable comeback story of this
American Heritage River that once powered the waterwheels of
industry. Herons, ospreys, fish and other wildlife are
returning to the waters of the Blackstone River. |
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3:30 pm
Ice Cream at the Scoop-at-the-Falls |
| End the day
on a sweet note at this ice cream shop, just a few minutes
away from Central Falls boat landing. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $30
The price is based on a minimum of
37 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Patti McAlpine
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
info@tourblackstone.com
800-454-2882
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