Tours

The “Tour Your Own Backyard” series aims to reveal Rhode Island to Rhode Islanders. This is the fifth tour in series. Upcoming tours will be previewed and posted on this site.

Tourism Council Launches Fifth In Series Of
Day Tours
Indoor Gardens and Floral Motifs

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Tour Your Own Backyard excursions highlight the cultural, historical and natural history of the area in support of Sustainable Tourism in Rhode Island

This completely narrated, guided day tour will cut through any March winds and bring you to the balmy days of summer.

Features include:

• Floral Motifs and special displays of the John Brown House in Providence
• Daggett Farm greenhouse in Pawtucket
• European Dish Garden Demonstration
• Docent-led Tour: Roger Williams Botanical Center in Providence
• Lunch

Price: $39.00 per person

The tour will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. Transportation is provided from that point by motorcoach or mini-coach depending on participation level.

Your included lunch is provided at a local proprietor owned/operated establishment.

Please remember, it is customary, though never required, to extend a gratuity, individually and at your personal discretion, to your on-board guide and to your driver.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 401-724-2200 or by email to Lesley@TourBlackstone.com or by clicking, below.

Registration Form

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Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, On the banks of the Blackstone, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island  02860 
1-800-454-BVTC (2882)  Local: 401-724-2200 Fax: 401-724-1342 info@tourblackstone.com