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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
June 8, 2007
Blackstone
River Valley - A River Story |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Blackstone River Valley - A River Story
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The Blackstone River is the centerpiece
of the 400,000 acre Blackstone River Valley. One of 14
American Heritage Rivers, the powerful Blackstone flows
between Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence Rhode
Island. As a special kind of place called a national
heritage corridor, it 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
Morning Coffee and Migrating Birds |
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As you enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee
on our relaxing riverboat cruise, listen to the songs of
migrating warblers and finches while learning about the
history of the river. Once severely polluted by the dyes and
other chemicals from textiles mills, the river has made an
amazing come back where several species have made their home
on the bank of the Blackstone and is part of the East Coast
Flyway for many migrating birds in spring and fall. |
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10:30
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If Stonewalls
Could Talk |
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Your next stop is a state park in Lincoln,
RI where the Blackstone River runs parallel to the remaining
section of the canal that is particularly lovely. As you
walk along the canal, meet the Valley's first Irish
immigrants through the carefully crafted stonewalls. At the
Kelly House - a brand new museum housed in a former mill
superintendent's cottage along the bikepath - an expert
guide and state-of-the-art exhibits bring the Valley's canal
era to life. |
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11:30 pm
A Hearty Chicken Dinner - Valley Style |
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Enjoy your lunch at the Lodge where you
will be served Chicken-Family Style. This is a regional
specailty that includes roasted chicken, ziti, salad and
French fries along with a small beverage and dessert. |
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1:30 pm
Audubon Society of Rhode Island |
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Learn about the many birds that make the
Blackstone Valley their home and visit a unique Nature Shop
on the 120-arce Powder Mill Ledges in Smithfield that is
home to Audubon Society Rhode Island's Headquarters. The
refuge has fine stands of pines, a pond and a brook. The
headquarters has a library, gift shop, teacher's resource
center and a bird feeding station. |
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3:30 pm
Afternoon Tea at Hearthside Mansion |
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We'll end our day exploring Rhode Island
landscapes while relaxing with a cup of tea and enjoying the
surroundings at the Hearthside Mansion in Lincoln.
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $34.
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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