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Major Attractions

Blackstone Valley Explorer - 2005

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: (401) 724-2200,
1-800-454-2882 Fax: (401) 724-1342 Email

Quick Facts

Tour Times: Tours are 45 minutes and depart on the hour. Advance reservations will assure boarding at a desired time.

All tours operate rain or shine but schedule is subject to change.

Directions:

Woonsocket (Market Square): Take Rt. 146 to Rt. 104 and follow signs to Visitor Center.

Central Falls: From 295 N/S, take Exit 11 to 114S. Go right onto Dexter St., (Rt. 123), left on Broad St., right onto Madeira Ave

Explorer operates April - November

Download 2005 Explorer Brochure (PDF)

Since 1993, when the boat cruises began, more than 25,000 passengers annually have come from local, national and global destinations to take 45 minute narrated tours, along sections of the Blackstone River.

Central Falls

Explore Rhode Island's urban preserve. As the boat leaves the new dock in Central Falls, you are witness the restoration of America's first polluted river. The Valley Falls Marsh and now the Lonsdale Marsh (a wetland restoration project) are home to a variety of wildlife.

Woonsocket Falls

Discover the cultural heritage of the French and Franco-Canadians who came to settle in Woonsocket in the 19th and early 20th centuries to work the mills and factories. See a number of local landmarks and discover the interesting of the city's past, present and future.

RiverClassroom

In 1994, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council created the Blackstone Valley Explorer's RIVERCLASSROOM to study the river environment. During historical tours, students will learn about the river that was called America's hardest working river during the industrial era.

During ecological tours, learn about the river's ecosystem and understand how the American Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline in water quality.

The condition of the natural environment of Blackstone River and the attitude of the people of the Blackstone Valley who share in the industrial heritage of the river have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of multicolored foam which floated along the river and in the air as well on a windy day.

The RiverClassroom program bridges the actual riverboat experience with expanded historical and environmental studies in the classroom. Students of all ages can participate. Arrangements can be made by calling the Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.

Download 2005 Explorer Brochure (PDF) | See RiverClassroom 2005 Info

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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