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Visitor Centers & Information Kiosks
Useful information
In addition to this online resource, Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley also has several visitor centers and information kiosks where you can learn more about the museums, events, restaurants, and attractions in our region.
Pawtucket Visitor Center
Stop by this beautifully designed visitor center in downtown Pawtucket directly across from Slater Mill National Historic Landmark! The center boasts a giant floor map showing the entire Blackstone Valley Heritage Corridor; and has museum-style exhibits and a free 15-minute movie - "Hidden in the Blackstone" - covering the history of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
Be sure to get your National Park Passport stamped!
Address: 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI (parking in rear off Roosevelt Avenue)
Phone: (401) 724-2200
Hours: Open Friday through Monday 10 AM - 4 PM
Visitor Center offers: maps and brochures, visitor services desk, The Blackstone Shop - gift shop with local souvenirs and more, art gallery, RIPTA public transportation, large restrooms, ATM, and available for special event rentals.
Lincoln Visitor Center
On a trip to Rhode Island? Head to this gorgeous center that is the entrance to the Blackstone River State Park and the Blackstone River Bikeway!
Address: Interstate 295 North (between exits 18B and 20), Lincoln, RI
Phone: (401) 334-6723
Hours: Memorial Day – Labor Day, open 7 days a week from 7 AM – 10 PM; Labor Day – October 31st, open 7 days a week from 7 AM – 3:30 PM; November 1st to Memorial Day open Monday – Friday from 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Visitor Center offers: maps and brochures, visitor services desk, ample parking, large restrooms, vending machines, and electric car charging station.
Kiosks Around the Valley
More than two dozen kiosk displays are located around Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley. Look for them in museums, shops, and libraries to pick up a travel guide and rack cards covering the attractions and events in the region.