Blackstone Valley
Explorer - 2008
The only
riverboat on the Blackstone River is the 49 passenger Blackstone
Valley Explorer. Explore the river that once was called
America’s Hardest Working River and discover the river’s
ecosystem as you learn about the river’s industrialized past and
its present restoration.
The Explorer is
available for Education Programs, Groups, and Charters beginning
in May 2007.
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2008 Schedule
Tours operate
rain or shine, schedule is subject to change.
Directions
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CENTRAL FALLS
Central Falls Landing
For
Mapquest/GPS, use 45 Madeira Avenue
From Route 146, turn onto Route 123 east to Valley
Falls,take right onto Broad Street, right onto Madeira
Avenue
and a right into the parking lot.
WOONSOCKET
Market Square
For
Mapquest/GPS, use 80 River Street
From Route 146A, turn right onto Rt. 104N (Providence
St.) at the Beef Barn. Follow signs to Visitor Center.
Boat landing located on River Street across from Market
Square.
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FREE
SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER
First Sunday
of the month, June–October
Sponsored by
For charters, reservations and
more information, contact:
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For
reservations and more information contact:
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
(401)724-2200 • (800)454-2882 • Fax: (401)724-1342
e-mail:
info@tourblackstone.com
Tours operate
rain or shine, schedule is subject to change.
Explorer Info
The Blackstone Valley Explorer is a 49-passenger
riverboat, the only one of its kind on the Blackstone River.
Since 1993, when the boat cruises began, more than
25,000 passengers annually have come from local, national and global
destinations to take 45 minute narrated tours along sections of the
Blackstone River.
Spring and summer cruises depart from Central Falls and tour
the Valley Falls “Wilderness Area”. Autumn cruises
depart near the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket
and tour from the “Thundermist” dam north.
Explore the river that was once called "America’s Hardest
Working River" and discover the river’s ecosystem as
you learn about the river’s industrialized past, the
river’s restoration, and what we are doing to help the
river live again.
Central Falls
Explore Rhode Island's urban
preserve. As the boat leaves the new dock in Central Falls,
you will witness the restoration of America's first polluted
river. The Valley Falls Marsh and now the Lonsdale Marsh (a
wetland restoration project) are home to a variety of
wildlife.
Woonsocket
Falls
Discover the cultural heritage of
the French and Franco-Canadians who came to settle in Woonsocket in
the 19th and early 20th centuries to work the mills and factories.
See a number of local landmarks and discover the city's interesting past, present and
future.
For charters, reservations
and more information, contact:
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center 175 Main Street • Pawtucket, Rhode
Island 02860
(401)724-2200 • (800)454-2882
Email
Tours operate rain or
shine; schedule is subject to change.
RiverClassroom
In 1994, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
created the Blackstone Valley Explorer's RIVERCLASSROOM to study
the river environment. During historical tours, students will learn
about the river that was once called "America's Hardest Working River"
during the industrial era. During ecological tours, learn about the river's
ecosystem and understand how the American Industrial Revolution
contributed to the decline in water quality.
 The condition of the natural environment of the Blackstone
River and the attitude of the people of the Blackstone Valley who
share in the industrial heritage of the river have come a long way
in recent years. Gone are the days of multicolored foam which
floated along the river and, on a windy day, into the air.
The
RiverClassroom program bridges the actual
riverboat experience with expanded historical and environmental
studies in the classroom. Students of all ages can participate.
Arrangements can be made by calling the Tourism Council at
401-724-2200.
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