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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
August 18, 2008
Autumn Respite |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Autumn Respite |
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The Blackstone
River is one of 14 American Heritage Rivers, the powerful
Blackstone 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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10:30 am Brown
and Hopkins Country Store |
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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 am Wright's
Farm Restaurant |
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At Wright's Farm Restaurant you will have
the "Chicken Family Style". This Valley tradition started in
the 1930's among the Italian immigrants. It's a hearty meal
that is served only in the Valley. |
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1:45 pm
Walk in the Woods |
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Walk off your lunch and take in the
spectacular wooded fall foliage. Your guide from the Rhode
Island Audubon Society will take you back in time to when
the Valley's first Americans walked paths here long before
the first colonists arrived. Discover the wildlife that call
these woods home and be on the lookout for migrating birds.
Binoculars recommended. |
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3:00
pm Jaswell Farm |
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After your walk, rest with a cup of fresh
apple cider and pastry.
Located in the heart of "apple valley" in the beautiful and
historic town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, Jaswell's Farm is
owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Jaswell
Family. |
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Tour Operator
Price: $32.00 (includes food voucher)
The price is
based on a minimum of 35 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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