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Join us for a riverboat tour in Woonsocket! Plus, discount on Environmental Tours!!!

 

 
 

 

 

RIVERBOAT TOURS IN WOONSOCKET!!!

Come visit Woonsocket and experience a very different view of the Blackstone River while it flows under half a dozen bridges. Learn howWoonsocket grew into an industrial giant during the last third of the American Industrial Era spinning wool, cotton and to producing rubber products. The large structures made of steel, concrete and brick are a testament to coal, steam and water powered machinery that provided thousands of jobs, supported communities and created a bustling and booming industrial city.

 

Dock location:

Cold Spring Park

101 Katherine Road

Woonsocket

 

 

Through October 29th!

 
 

 

PURCHASE TICKETS
 
 

 
 

 

SAVE $2 PER TICKET*

on Environmental Saturday Tours

when you book online and use discount code:

"ROV"

 

*Good for new advance ticket purchases made online. Not valid day-of at the dock.

Sorry, no refund or exchanges.
 

 
 
 
 

 

Thank you to our 2017 EXPLORER sponsor
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Environmental Tours

1st & 3rd Saturday of each month

@ 10 & 11 AM

 

Discover the river’s environment alongside Mystic Aquarium Science Educators. Learn about the science of the river’s plants, animals, wetlands and recovery from pollution. These 45-minute tours also feature a unique opportunity to interact an underwater remotely-operated vehicle allowing you to see what’s below the river’s depths. You never know what you’ll find!

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Nature & Heritage Tours

Every Sunday @ 1, 2, & 3 PM

 

On these tours you will hear stories of the workers, residents and early settlers of the Blackstone River Valley and what it took to make our region what it is today. As the tours wind along the waters and thick foliaged riverbanks you may get a chance to see the swan, grey blue heron, hawks, deer, turtles, or even the rare bald eagle, that live along our renewed waterways.

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RiverClassroom on the Blackstone Valley Explorer riverboat

Are you an educator?

Consider taking your students on our RiverClassroom Program!

 

RiverClassroom’s goals are to help students identify the Blackstone River as a unique historical and natural resource, understand the impact of human action on rivers and waterways, and become stewards for the preservation of the surrounding environment. RiverClassroom programs meet most curriculum standards and can focus on Heritage Studies, River Science Investigation (RSI), and/or Eco-Discovery.

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Charter the EXPLORER!

 

Great for:

  • family reunions
  • school field trips
  • fundraising events
  • employee appreciation nights
  • business functions
  • senior groups
  • birthday parties

Many groups also enjoy taking the boat out for their own personal sunset cruise or bird watching photography trip. We’re open to most ideas! The Explorer has even hosted theater and concert events. 
 

 

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401-724-2200 | RivertourBlackstone.com
 

 
 

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