9/6/2023: Tourism Council Boat and Train Updates
9/5/2023: Casting Call/Info Meeting for Polar Express Performers: 9/10 1 – 4 pm
September 5, 20239/15/2023: Blackstone Valley Food Trail Guide and Passport
September 15, 2023
9/9 – 10/28 Saturday nights: Pirates On The Blackstone!
Are you ready to become a pirate? Excitement, surprises, shanties, and a super-fun dance party are all in store for you aboard The Explorer.
Pirates On The Blackstone family fun boat ride aboard The Explorer start this Saturday!!!🏴☠️
The first trip is sold out but seats are still available for the 7:30. Other trips are filling up too… so get your tickets soon before they’re gone!
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10/28: History Train Excursion
Hop aboard for a wonderful train excursion to learn more about the history of the Blackstone River Valley!
Your trip begins at 9 AM in Woonsocket, RI. From there you’ll take a 2 hour train ride through Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor up to Worcester, MA on your way to Putnam, CT.
For this trip we’ve partnered with historian Barbara Zdravesky to create a tour booklet that includes informative history of the cities and towns along our route to enjoy at your leisure.
Once we arrive, explore Putnam to find some amazing antiquing spots, acclaimed local restaurants, art galleries, craft beer, historic sites, their giant sandcastle & scarecrow display along the Quinebaug River at Rotary Park, and much more!!! After a fun-filled day the train will depart at 2:30 PM for return back to Woonsocket, RI at 4:30.
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Through end of October, Sunday afternoons: Explorer Riverboat Tours
Our 40-passenger tour boat will bring you on an intriguing and relaxing 50-minute river tour in the Blackstone River Valley. Since 1993, hundreds of thousands of passengers have come on our boat tours to learn and discover interesting facts about Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, and see the quiet beauty many are often surprised to find! Our well-informed guides can’t wait to welcome you aboard to share the history, ecology, and beauty of the region! We even provide binoculars and nature guides for you to use during your trip!!!
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Through 9/30 Blackstone River Kayaking
Blackstone River Expeditions is excited to offer kayak and canoe rentals on the Blackstone River departing from Central Falls Landing. On your journey you’ll be able to explore the hidden spots along the river and possibly see the many species of wildlife that call this waterway home including egrets, painted turtles, cormorants, osprey, and “Sam” the lone mute swan.
Rentals are available for either 1.5 hours or 3 hours and we have single kayaks, tandem kayaks (2 people), and canoes (3 people)
Through 10/29 Samuel Slater Canal Boat
Named in honor of the father of the American Industrial Revolution, Samuel Slater, this 40-foot canal boat is the only one of its kind in nearby American waters. The boat is a reminder of the two decades (from 1828 – 1848), when canal boats were a common sight on the Blackstone River and the nearby Blackstone Canal.
Built in Cambridgeshire, England, this authentic British canal boat can host up to 4 people for a unique overnight experience. Complete with cozy wood features all around you, the Slater has all that you’ll need for that special getaway!
The Samuel Slater hosts:
– bedroom with full-size bed and closet
– kitchen with stove-top, oven, sink, and refrigerator
– bathroom with hot shower
– complimentary tea and coffee for guests
– option to purchase a cruise on the Blackstone River
