Big Bear Hunting and Fishing - Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council represents 10 cities and towns across northern Rhode Island: Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield, and Woonsocket.

The Valley sits in Rhode Island's northern region, borders Providence, and offers convenient travel access: - 15 minutes from PVD (TF Green) airport - 20 minutes from Gillette Stadium - Minutes from MBTA's Worcester and Providence commuter rail lines

The region played a major role in America's Industrial Revolution. Key historic landmarks include:

• •Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark (67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket) - Free admission, birthplace of modern American industry. Visitors can try spinning and weaving demonstrations.
• •Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket) - Where the American Industrial Revolution began 230+ years ago
• •Smith-Appleby House (220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield) - Circa 1696 restored farmhouse
• •Saylesville Friends Meeting House (374 Great Road, Lincoln) - Oldest meeting house in continuous use
• •William Blackstone Monument (Corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street, Pawtucket) - "Tolerance" sculpture by Peruko Ccopacatty
• •Veteran's Memorial Museum of RI (78 Earle Street, Woonsocket)
• •John Hunt House Museum (65 Hunts Mill Road, East Providence)
• •Arnold House (487 Great Road, Lincoln) - Rare stone-ender example
• •A Tale of Two Mansions & Acotes Hill Cemetery (Lincoln & Glocester areas)

Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley is preparing for America's 250th anniversary with special events, exhibits, walking tours, and celebrations highlighting the nation's founding and the Valley's industrial significance.

The Valley features diverse international cuisine across multiple cuisines:

East Asian Restaurants: - Asia Grille - Traditional Chinese fare including Lo Mein, General's Chicken, Shrimp Lobster Sauce. USDA choice beef, fresh corn oil - Ming's Asian Street Food - Korean cuisine, locally sourced comfort food, Asian-American fusion sandwiches - Yama Fuji II (Riverside) - Japanese specialties, pickup/delivery available - Ebisu Restaurant - Japanese ramen, shabu shabu, robata yaki, izakaya tapas, sake and Japanese craft beers - Bubble Waffle Cafe (Taiwan) - Bubble waffles, crepes, bubble tea

Other Notable Dining: - Tuxpan Taqueria (355 Broad Street, Central Falls) - 2024 James Beard nomination for "Best New Restaurant," family-owned, specialty dishes from Túxpan Michoacan - Multiple breweries and local restaurants

Summer Activities: - PVD Kayaks (canoe/kayak rentals in Lincoln Woods) - Expeditions Kayak Rentals (Blackstone River exploration) - Blackstone River Glass Center (glassblowing) - Spring Lake Beach (Burrillville) - Paddle boat rentals, slides, playground, vintage arcade games - Local ice cream shops: The Wright Scoop, Josie's Ice Cream, Lincoln Creamery - Memorial Day Parades in Lincoln, East Providence, and North Smithfield

Winter & Year-Round: - Winter Farmers Market (Jordan's Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Avenue) - Runs Jan 30 - Mar 27 - Blackstone Valley Ice Cream Trail - Arts, culture, antiquing, shopping - Parks & hiking trails - Farms, orchards, farmers markets - Breweries & wineries

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 1420 Broad Street, 3rd Floor Central Falls, RI 02863 (401) 724-2200 [email protected]