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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
September 14, 2007
Down by the
Riverside |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Down by the
Riverside |
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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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10:00 am
Visitor Center |
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Your day begins at leisurely pace, with
coffee and muffins at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
then view the award-winning film "Hidden in the Blackstone
Valley" which describes the Valley's history. |
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11:00 am
Slater Mill Historic Site |
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Experience firsthand what it was like to
take part in the American Industrial Revolution of the early
19th century. As you explore three authentic historical
buildings, garden and riverbank parkland; you'll meet Slater
Mill interpreters dressed as men and women of the 19th
Century - all eager to share their knowledge of the period,
so you can ask them anything you'd like to know. |
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11:30 am
Candle Factory Story |
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Just down the street from Slater Mill is
the True Scent Candles factory store. Owners John and George
make their candles from glaciers wax and with soot free burn
formula. Their wide variety of affordable scented candles
come in an assortment of sizes and can be paired with a
unique holder. Shop for gifts or for your own home. Each
month a different scent is featured with special prices.
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12:30 pm
Lunch at Hose Co. No. 6 |
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A landmark built in 1895 as a fire station,
this establishment accommodates people with an affection for
great food and libation. |
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2:00 pm
Cruise Aboard the Blackstone River Explorer |
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Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Blackstone
Valley Explorer as a narrator tells the remarkable comeback
story of this American Heritage River whose powerful
waterfalls turned the waterwheels of the nation's earliest
factories. Herons, fish and other wildlife are returning to
the shores and waters of the river that once was heavily
polluted during the height of the industrial revolution. |
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3:00 pm
Ice Cream at Scoop-at-the-Falls |
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After the boat cruise, take a short walk
around the corner for an ice cream on your own. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $33.
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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