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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
June 24, 2008
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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9:00 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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10:30 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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12:30 pm Lunch
at Dagget Farm |
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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.
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2:00 pm
Witness the Rebirth of a River |
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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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3:00 pm Ice
Cream at zScoop-at-the-Falls |
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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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