Moffett Mill, Great Road, Lincoln
Photo by Chris Horvath
Photo by Chris Horvath
Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley is one of the state’s most exciting visitor destinations.
Carved by the powerful, forty-five mile long Blackstone River, the Valley runs from Worcester, Massachusetts to Pawtucket, Rhode Island and holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and of our nation’s economic freedom.
The Blackstone Valley is Rhode Island's National Historical Park...where authentic period communities dot the region, and over a dozen museums tell the captivating story of its colorful people and places. Here, history lives and breathes, revealing a window to America’s transition from an agricultural to an industrialized way of life.
The scenic vistas, the outdoor recreation, the architecture, the food, and the charm of our region all make it worth a visit. We welcome you, and invite you to linger...to get acquainted with us and our vibrant, beautiful Blackstone Valley.
Our History & Culture
Blackstone Valley is a rolling, 240 square mile region in the northern part of the Rhode Island. It encompasses the cities of Pawtucket, Central Falls, East Providence and Woonsocket, and the towns of Cumberland, Lincoln, Burrillville, Glocester, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Its people represent cultures from Native American and “Old Yankee”, to recent immigrants who enrich their adopted Valley with an entrepreneurial spirit, great food, and amazing traditions.
Blackstone Valley contains some of the state’s most prominent attractions such as Slater Mill, Bally's Twin River Casino & Hotel.
To highlight our country’s role in the industrial revolution, Blackstone Valley contains a number of museums and historic sites that provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about, and relive, our country’s heritage and early history.
Come visit the impressive nightclubs, theatres, galleries, and many arts-related festivals here in Blackstone Valley that make our region one of Rhode Island’s prominent arts districts!
Pawtucket Public Library, downtown Pawtucket
Photo by Chris Horvath
Photo by Chris Horvath