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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
July 27, 2009
Autumn Respite |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Autumn Respite |
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The Blackstone River is one of 14 American
Heritage Rivers, the powerful Blackstone flows between
Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence Rhode Island. The
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage
Corridor tells the story of the river's role in starting New
England's textile industry and the American Industrial
Revolution.
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10:30 am
Brown & Hopkins
Country Store |
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Visit America's oldest continuously
operated country store and other antique shops in this
quaint New England village which will bring back memories of
a simplier time. |
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12:00 am
Wright's Farm Restaurant |
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At Wright's Farm Restaurant you will have
the "Chicken Family Style". This Valley tradition started in
the 1930's among the Italian immigrants. It's a hearty meal
that is served only in the Valley. |
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1:45 pm
Walk in the Woods |
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Walk off your lunch and take in the
spectacular wooded fall foliage. Your guide from the Rhode
Island Audubon Society will take you back in time to when
the Valley's first Americans walked paths here long before
the first colonists arrived. Discover the wildlife that call
these woods home and be on the lookout for migrating birds.
Binoculars recommended.
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3:00 pm
Jaswell Farms |
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After your walk, rest with a cup of fresh
apple cider and pastry. Located in the heart of "apple
valley" in the beautiful and historic town of Smithfield,
Rhode Island, Jaswell's Farm is owned and operated by the
fourth generation of the Jaswell Family. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $35.
The price is
based on a minimum of 35 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Lilly Kayamba
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
BVTCLilly@aol.com
800-454-2882
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