Author: James Toomey

La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana

716 Dexter St., Central Falls (401) 753-1671 Highly-acclaimed authentic Mexican restaurant with homemade tortillas, seasoned meats, and well-made sauces. La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana   #North America

Lops Brewing

122 North Main Street, Woonsocket (774) 219-0538 Taproom: Wed. & Thurs., 4 – 10 pm; Fri. & Sat., 12 – 10 pm; Sun., 12 – 6 pm Nano-brewery and tasting room open in downtown Woonsocket Lops Brewing

Pawtucket Arts Collaborative Gallery

560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket 02860 401-751-8428 Dedicated to supporting, promoting and developing the highest level of the arts for the community and its artists by creating awareness, education and involvement with our members and the public-at-large. Pawtucket Arts Collaborative

George Washington State Campground

2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet  RI  02814 (401) 568-6700 Located within the 4000 acre George Washington Management Area, and on the shores of Bowdish Reservoir, the 100 acre George Washington Memorial Camping Area is an overnight, primitive camping facility offering a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. There are 45 well spaced gravel sites suitable for tents,… Continue reading George Washington State Campground

The Farm in RI

463B Tourtellot Hill Rd, Chepachet, RI 02814 401-222-9908 Bringing locally grown, agriculturally responsible food from our farm to your table. Available at local farmers’ markets or CSA. The Farm has taken many shapes and served many purposes over the years. Early on, The Farm was home to a peach and apple orchard. Later, the barn housed… Continue reading The Farm in RI

Rhode Island’s Cultural Mile

Roosevelt Avenue in Pawtucket and Central Falls No one mile in New England displays the cultural, historical, artistic and economic richness of a community like Rhode Island’s Cultural Mile. From the pouring of Blackstone River into Narragansett Bay at the Pawtucket Falls, to the Chocolate Mill Overlook in Central Falls, this single street can tell… Continue reading Rhode Island’s Cultural Mile

Wonderful Woonsocket

Begin your day at the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, known as the “Sistine Chapel of North America”. You’ll see magnificent fresco paintings in the style of Raphael and Michelangelo…and be amazed at the stories behind the art and the artist! Stop for lunch at the popular Ciro’s Tavern or the picturesque River Falls… Continue reading Wonderful Woonsocket

Farmin’ It Out

  Jaswell’s Farm, the oldest operating apple orchard in Smithfield, is currently being run by the fourth generation of the Jaswell Family. Your private tour can include apple picking or pumpkin picking, a video demonstration of how they make their award-winning apple cider or even a hayride. Their farm stand and bakery offer the freshest… Continue reading Farmin’ It Out

Antiquing Around Blackstone

From local souvenirs to timeless treasures, you’re sure to find unique items on your day of shopping around the Blackstone Valley! Rhode Island Antiques Mall in Pawtucket is a 20,000 sq. ft. facility that hosts 200 quality dealers from all over New England and beyond. One level of the store is dedicated to furniture, art,… Continue reading Antiquing Around Blackstone

A Tale of Two Mansions

Travel along the Great Road in the Blackstone Valley town of Lincoln. Built in 1683 as the major thoroughfare through the Blackstone Valley, this historic district retains much of its early rural character and has several period houses, farms and mills to visit. You’ll be touring the Arnold House, a rare surviving example of a… Continue reading A Tale of Two Mansions