Home | Search | Facebook | Twitter | State Maps | Feedback | Site Map
CONNECTICUTMAINEMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRERHODE ISLANDVERMONT
 

Rhode Island - Attractions in Blackstone Valley

Blackstone Valley Explorer
Central Falls Landing, 45 Madeira Avenue
Central Falls, RI
Phone: 401-724-2200

Click to view mapSee Map

The Blackstone Valley Explorer is a 49-passenger riverboat. Since 1993, 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. Spring and summer cruises depart from Central Falls and tour the Valley Falls Wilderness Area. Autumn cruises depart near the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket and tour from the Thundermist dam north. Explore the river that was once called America’s Hardest Working River and discover the river’s ecosystem as you learn about the river’s industrialized past, the river’s restoration, and what we are doing to help the river live again.



Samuel Slater Canal Boat
Central Falls Landing, Madeira Avenue
Central Falls, RI
Phone: 401-724-2200

Click to view mapSee Map

The Samuel Slater Canal Boat, built in Cambridgeshire, England, offers guests a scenic cruise on the historic Blackstone River and overnight luxury accommodations with breakfast. Summer operations only. An extra fee brings a sumptuous New England clambake dinner. Day trips include a traditional British Tea tour. The canal boat docks at Madeira Avenue in Central Falls. During the cruise, you'll observe wildlife such as swans, deer, great blue herons, turtles and more. Travelers aboard this amazing cruise are enchanted by the beauty and uniqueness that the river offers. The boat is in drydock in 2009, but will return to operations in 2010.



Slater Memorial Park Carousel
Newport Avenue (Route 1A)
Pawtucket, RI  02861
Phone: 401-728-0500 ext. 252

Click to view mapSee Map

The stately grounds of this park include an early carousel by Danish immigrant Charles I. D. Looff. The carousel boasts 42 horses, three dogs, and a lion, camel, and giraffe; they are some of the earliest examples of Looff’swork. Rides are a mere 25 cents. Open during warm weather: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call ahead for changes in hours.



“Little Shop of Horrors” -- Matanuck, RI
Now through August 1, 2010
Misquamicut Music Festival – Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
The Philharmonic on Fire -- Providence, RI
July 31, 2010
July 31
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly, RI
Award winning blues. Location: The Knickerbocker Café, 35 Railroad Avenue.
Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 401-596-4225 or visit www.theknickerbockercafe.com
July 31, 2010
Paper Caper -- Providence, RI
August 1, 2010
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 3, 2010
"Snow White" -- Providence, RI
August 3, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise -- Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters - Newport
August 5, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise – Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown, RI
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Twilight Cruise on the Blackstone River Explorer – Central Falls, RI
August 6, 2010
Underground Critters Weekend -- Providence, RI
August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Trip the Light Fantastic -- Newport, RI
August 7, 2010
Star Chef Series with baker Ciril Hitz – Providence
August 9, 2010
A Taste of the Mediterranean Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 10, 2010
"Goldilocks & the Three Bears" -- Providence, RI
August 10, 2010
Beres Hammond -- Providence, RI
August 11, 2010
Manton Avenue Project -- Providence, RI
August 13, 2010
Bennington Battle Day Festivities and Parade – Bennington, VT
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Newport Storm Luau – Newport, RI
August 14, 2010
"Pocahontas" -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Foo Fest -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Balls and Tracks -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Rhode Island's Got Talent -- Barrington, RI
August 14, 2010
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
River Glow – Westerly, RI
August 14, 2010
Rockin' Roll Rods Car Show -- Newport, RI
August 15, 2010
"Rapunzel" -- Providence, RI
August 17, 2010
Italian Antipasto Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 17, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: A Bug's Life - Newport
August 19, 2010
Newport Winefest -- Newport, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
“Guys and Dolls” -- Woonsocket, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Take Flight -- Providence, RI
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
"Jack & the Beanstalk" -- Providence, RI
August 24, 2010
Full Moon Dessert Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 24, 2010
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
Newport Arts Festival -- Newport, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
NAS and Damian Marley -- Providence, RI
September 1, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport
September 3, 2010
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI
September 4, 2010
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI
September 24, 2010
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
Click here for a full list of events.

Bookmark and Share       Follow Visit New England on Facebook  Follow Visit New England on Twitter

CONNECTICUT   |   MAINE   |   MASSACHUSETTS   |   NEW HAMPSHIRE   |   RHODE ISLAND   |   VERMONT

home | about us | advertise | maps | feedback | site map | top of page

TM & © 1996-2010 Mystic Media, Inc. and Visit New England ®. All rights reserved. terms of use | privacy policy
Selected Photos © SingleSourcePhoto.com