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Samuel Slater Canal Boat

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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