Blackstone Valley Tourism Council - Rhode Island tourism, river tours, visitor center, attractions, historical sites, boating, dining, restaurants, lodging, b&b, bed and breakfast, recreation.

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

Tours

Blackstone Valley Explorer
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 175 Main Street Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-724-2200 Fax: 401-724-1342
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Since 1993, the 49 passenger Explorer has provided 120,000 passengers with a number of river tours along the Blackstone River. In addition to being available for charter use, there are a number of regularly scheduled narrated and custom tours held throughout the warm weather months, in addition to various educational programs. Cruises are also offered at special events throughout the state. More details

Blackstone Valley Trolley
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council,, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-658-3400 Fax: 401-724-1342
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A 33 passenger nostalgic Trolley which operates on an irregular schedule throughout the Blackstone Valley and Wednesday through Saturday along the Banner Trail in Providence. The Trolley is owned by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and operated by Conway Gray Lines. Available for charter.

Double Decker Bus
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council,, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-724-2200
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Our 73-passenger, double decker bus from England is the only double decker bus in New England. Watch for tour information or book your wedding, prom or other special event. More details

Friends Meeting House
374 Great Road Lincoln RI 02865
401-245-5860

Oldest meeting house in continuous use. HOURS: Tours by appointment from 10 am - 1 pm. Sunday meetings: 10:30 am

Historic Central Falls Walking Tours
Central Falls RI 02863
401-728-1395

Self-guided tour brochures available from the BV Tourism Council.

Samuel Slater Canal Boat
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-724-2200 Fax:
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Launched in May, 2000 as a millennium project, the 40-foot canal boat is the only one of its kind plying American waters. Docked at its permanent docking area at Central Falls Landing, The boat can seat up to 12 for river tours and can be chartered for up to 4 as an overnight bed and breakfast. More details

Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-724-2200 Fax: 401-724-1342 Toll Free 1-800-454-BVTC
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Take place on the Providence and Worcester Railroad. Tours include a Spring Blossom Excursion in May and 2 October Tours: Fall Foliage Excursion & Shopping to Putnam, October 9, and Fall Festival & Shopping in Putnam, October 23. See the brilliant foliage along 46 mile, round trip of the Blackstone River. Includes interpretive narration of the region, its history and villages. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy the lunch counter. Both tours depart from Cumberland Rhode Island at 9 am and return at 4 pm. COST: Spring and Fall Shopping Tours: $40; Fall Foliage: $40 More details

Skylanes
North Central Airport Jenckes Hill Road Lincoln RI 02865
401-333-1440

Airplane tours of the Valley.

Spirit of The Blackstone Valley
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860
Executive Director Billington Robert
401-724-2200 Fax: 724-1342 Boat Tours (800)-619-BOAT
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14 passenger 20-foot pontoon boat ventures on areas of the River not accessible by the Explorer. Offers a schedule of narrated tours. Readily available for charter by smaller groups and families. Tours are 45 minutes long and narrated by a Riverguide. Cost: Adults-$7.00; Seniors (over 62) & Youths (12-17)-$6.00 Children under 12-$5.00. Charter rates: $50 per hour; minimum 2 hours.

Woonsocket Walking Tours
Woonsocket RI 02895
401-762-6400

Tours from downtown Woonsocket to Cato Hill. Self guided brochure available from the BV Tourism Council.

Wright's Dairy Farm
200 Woonsocket Hill Road North Smithfield RI 02896
401-767-3014 Toll-Free 1-800-222-9734

A real, working dairy farm where people can see 120 Holsteins milked daily around 3 - 5 pm. Fresh ice cream, milk, whipped cream deserts are available from the farm and on-premises bakery. Tours available by appointment.