Docked at Central Falls Landing 15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 The Samuel Slater, a 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 nearby Blackstone Canal.… Continue reading Samuel Slater Canal Boat
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Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main St. Market Square Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-769-WORK (9675) Provides the story of local culture, immigration, labor, and enterprise in the Blackstone Valley River Valley, and the story of the French Canadians who left the farms of Quebec for the factories of New England. Two floors contain 8 real-life displays, more than 200… Continue reading Museum of Work & Culture
Lincoln Woods State Park
2 Manchester Print Works Rd., Rte. 146 / Rte. 123 Lincoln, RI 02865 401-723-7892 Lincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley’s great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, playing ball,… Continue reading Lincoln Woods State Park
Hampton Inn & Suites – Smithfield
945 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 401-232-9200 1-800-Hampton 101 rooms. They combine value with comfort and convenience to offer you a full package of amenities for a guaranteed enjoyable stay. Enjoy 16 HD channels on the TV in your guest room, free WiFi, free microwave and refrigerator in your guest room or suite, and free… Continue reading Hampton Inn & Suites – Smithfield
Chase Farm
667 Great Rd., (Rte. 123) Lincoln, RI 02865 401-333-1100 Thomas Arnold originally purchased the land at Chase Farm in 1661. In the late 1800’s, the Chase Family started a dairy farm on the land, and delivered milk door to door until 1965. This was one of the last working farms in Lincoln, purchased by the… Continue reading Chase Farm
Appleland Orchard
135 Smith Ave., Rte. 116 Greenville, RI 02828 401.949.3690 Named “Best Apple Cider in New England” by Yankee Magazine, Appleland Orchards is both a local favorite and the winner of many regional taste tests. The small family farm, run by Joseph and Mary Lou D’Andrea sells fresh-picked apples, pears, and peaches and homemade specialties. They… Continue reading Appleland Orchard
Providence Kayaks at Lincoln Woods
Lincoln Woods State Park 2 Les Pawson Loop Lincoln, RI 02865 Enjoy fresh water paddling surrounded by one of Blackstone Valley’s greatest treasures! Rentals Only! Reopening May 28, 2022 Chart your own course along the beautiful natural waterways of Lincoln Woods with a 45 or 90 minute kayak rental! Our single and tandem kayaks are… Continue reading Providence Kayaks at Lincoln Woods
Blackstone River Bikeway
Over 10 miles of scenic off-road bikeway along the historic Blackstone River and Blackstone Canal in Cumberland, Lincoln and Woonsocket, with additional on-road “sharrows” connecting north to the Massachusetts border and south through Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Providence all the way to the East Bay Bikepath. Great for a scenic bike ride during the warmer… Continue reading Blackstone River Bikeway
Steere Hill & Phillips Farm
Putnam Pike, Rte. 44 Glocester, RI The Steere Hill area is comprised of four abutting parcels acquired from 1967 to 2010 with a total of 448 acres. Steere Hill is open year round from sunrise to sunset. During the winter months it is open for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. In warm weather Steere Hill… Continue reading Steere Hill & Phillips Farm
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Rd. Smithfield RI 02917 401-949-5454 77 acre refuge of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, the Refuge contains over 2 miles of trails through pine forest and open fields, a library and a gift shop, in addition to being the Society’s headquarters. The Audubon Society has dedicated the refuge for quiet walking, observing… Continue reading Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Rhode Island Antiques Mall
345 Fountain Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-475-3400 The 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility hosts 200 quality dealers hailing from all over New England and beyond. One level of the store is dedicated to furniture, art, rugs, home decor items and fine collectibles displayed in showcases while the other level is jam-packed with an eclectic and… Continue reading Rhode Island Antiques Mall
Stadium Theatre
329 Main St. Woonsocket RI 02895 401-762-4545 A beautiful 1,100 seat theatre, built in 1924, that offers theatrical events, concerts, film series and children’s programs. Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre