"Over 3 Decades of Turning Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley into an Internationally-Recognized Visitor Destination."
Our Mission
is to increase and inspire sustainable tourism in the Blackstone River Valley
At Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, we continually work to improve how we:- Develop Tourism while maintaining the ecological balance of the Blackstone River Valley
- Protect the Environment through education on the river and in our RiverClassroom
- Increase Community Pride by enhancing the social fabric of our communities and lifting the quality of life for the people who live and work in our Blackstone River Valley
- Improve the Economy by promoting all our businesses, programs and events in the ten cities and towns
Support Sustainable Tourism In Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley
About Us
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is an award-winning consulting and educational organization that assists communities, government agencies, and private sector companies in shaping tourism development programs with internationally-practiced tourism planning strategies. [More]
Get Involved
The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is seeking volunteers and interns to assist with general Council operations and a number of our programs, projects and activities.
BVTC Timeline
Latest News
7/3/2024: The Explorer Back in Operation
June 30, 2024
The Explorer is back in operation. Rivertourblackstone.com
6/19/2024: Partial funding brings back Blackstone Valley Visitor Center all week
June 19, 2024
VALLEY BREEZE: 6/19/2024 Partial funding brings back Blackstone Valley Visitor Center all week PAWTUCKET – The momentum that Pawtucket and the Blackstone Valley have right now […]
6/12/2024: Central Falls Kayaking Program
June 12, 2024
610/2024: BV Polar Express 2024 Tickets Go On Sale 11am: 6/17/2024
June 10, 2024
BV Polar Express 2024 Tickets Go On Sale 11 am: 6/17/2024 The magic returns this holiday season for a three-hour experience at the Blackstone Valley Polar […]
6/7/2024: The Dragon Boars Are Coming
June 7, 2024
The Dragon Boats are Coming! The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council announced today that Dragon Boat racing is returning to Pawtucket on Saturday, August 31. It all […]
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