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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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Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals

15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 One of the best ways to experience Blackstone Valley is on the river! Blackstone River Expeditions is excited to offer kayak and canoe rentals on the Blackstone River departing from Central Falls Landing. Join us and you’ll be able to explore the…

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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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Green Jacket Shoal Ship Graveyard

Bold Point East Providence, RI 02914 Rhode Island's largest ship graveyard! David Robinson, a marine archaeologist at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, has determined that 26 wrecks in total are spread across a 33-acre area of Green Jacket Shoal off East Providence…

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