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The Best Attractions In Blackstone Valley
The Blackstone Valley or Blackstone River Valley is a region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It was a major factor in the American Industrial Revolution. It makes up part of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
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The Best Attractions In Blackstone Valley
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2. Twin River Casino Lincoln Rhode Island
Twin River Casino, previously Lincoln Greyhound Park, is a casino and former race track in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The facility has over 160,000 square feet of gaming space, with over 4,200 video slot machines and virtual table games, as well as 108 live table games, including a gaming mix of blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and more. Other amenities include an 29,000-square-foot event center, four restaurants, three food courts, several bars, and a racebook. Twin River offers both smoking and non-smoking casinos. In December 2015 Twin River opened its first poker room with 16 live cash games. they offer No limit, limit, and stud games in various amounts. The poker room is open 24 hours.
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4. Slater Mill Museum Pawtucket
The Slater Mill is a historic textile mill complex on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, modeled after cotton spinning mills first established in England. It is the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America to utilize the Arkwright system of cotton spinning as developed by Richard Arkwright. Samuel Slater, the mill's founder, apprenticed as a young man in Belper, England with industrialist Jedediah Strutt. Shortly after immigrating to the United States, Slater was hired by Moses Brown of Providence, Rhode Island to produce a working set of machines necessary to spin cotton yarn using water power. Construction of the machines was completed in 1793, as well as a dam, waterway, waterwheel, and mill. Manufacturing was based on Richard Arkwright's cott...
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6. Blackstone River Bikeway Cumberland Rhode Island
The Blackstone River is a river in the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It flows approximately 48 mi and drains a watershed of approximately 540 sq. mi . Its long history of industrial use has left a legacy of pollution, and it was characterized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1990 as the most polluted river in the country with respect to toxic sediments.
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7. Lincoln Woods State Park Lincoln Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 21,105 at the 2010 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropoliton statistical area and the Greater Boston combined statistical area. Lincoln was settled in the 17th century and several colonial stone-enders still exist in the town. Lincoln Woods State Park is located within the town. Limestone quarrying has occurred there since colonial times at the village of Lime Rock. Lincoln was a part of the town of Smithfield until 1871, when it was split off and named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln became an important mill town in the late 19th century, with many textile factories running along the Blackstone River. Lincoln's vill...
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9. Museum of Work and Culture Woonsocket
The Museum of Work and Culture is a museum in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that features exhibits focusing on the city's textile manufacturing heritage. The museum is operated by the Rhode Island Historical Society and located at 42 South Main Street in Market Square in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
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10. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center Woonsocket
St. Ann's Church Complex is now a historic cultural center in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Cumberland Street. It was formerly a Roman Catholic church within the Diocese of Providence.
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Beautiful Rhode Island - New England USA
America's smallest state is packed with 400 miles of coastline and 20 percent of the country's historic landmarks. Newport is the sailing capital of the world and home to the historic oceanfront Gilded Age mansions that are open to the public. Providence's celebrated restaurants, award-winning theatre, and vibrant arts scene is enhanced by an elaborate river-walk. Block Island's natural beauty beckons you to unwind. Whether you choose South County's pristine beaches, East Bay's magnificent coastal bikeway, footsteps through history in Blackstone Valley, or shopping in Warwick, you'll love Rhode Island.
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Unique Places to Visit in Rhode Island
Looking for the best and most unique things to experience in Rhode Island? You'll want to take a ride on the hand-carved Looff Carousel, then enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Blithewold Mansion. You will find plenty to do with your young family at the Providence Children's Museum. Rhode Island, although small in size, packs a punch for each and every visit there!
What to do in Rhode Island for your Summer Vacation
Mark Broduer of Rhode Island Tourism Department talks about all there is to discover on the water and in town as well in beautiful Rhode Island for those on vacation or just enjoying time off! July is hot & always beautiful in Newport, Providence, Block Island, Wickford, the Blackstone Valley & more!!
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The Blackstone River Where It All Began by Walt Barrett
A little trip back in time with Walt Barrett.
Springtime in Rhode Island Tour 2014
This spectacular tour focuses on three of Rhode Island's most picturesque towns, one of which was named one of America's Best Small Towns by Executive Travel magazine. On this journey you will stroll through the serenity and beauty of a place that Yankee magazine calls one of the five best public gardens in New England, enjoy lunch at one of the most popular restaurants on the water in Rhode Island, take in stunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean as you walk along the sand dunes of a beach preserve which is considered one of Rhode Island's most scenic places, see one of Rhode Island's beautiful lighthouses, and browse a quaint New England village famous for its handmade antiques and crafts. This lovely day will fill you with the joys of spring. Make sure you bring your camera!
Available April 1, 2014 through May 24, 2014; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; 10:00am -- 5:00pm.
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This video follows some of the local streets through the east side of Providence, RI in the area of Brown University and the Seekonk River.Also Includes: Iway