Blackstone Blog

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James Toomey

6 Things To Do While In Town For The Army-Navy Game

Are you planning on being at the big Army-Navy game this weekend? 🏈 Here are 6 things you should do when visiting Rhode Island! For those that are into military and American history… to those looking for some of the best places to get top-notch local food & drinks, you’re definitely in for a good…

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Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals

15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 One of the best ways to experience Blackstone Valley is on the river! Blackstone River Expeditions is excited to offer kayak and canoe rentals on the Blackstone River departing from Central Falls Landing. Join us and you’ll be able to explore the…

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Jordan's Jungle

545 Pawtucket Ave. #B107, Pawtucket, Rhode Island (401) 475-0100 Jordan’s Jungle is a 4500 square foot tropical get away in Pawtucket, with everything you need to fuel your own plant obsession. Tropical, rare, fruiting, hard to find plants, pottery, home décor and gifts. They even have a full line…

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Cultural Meanings Behind Halloween

Since it is Halloween weekend or Hallowe’en, we thought we would resurrect our All Hallow's blog with a few updates below. Halloween was brought to North America by Irish & Scotch immigrants in the 19th century. It is an ancient Celtic celebration also known as Samhain (Sowhain) meaning end of…

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Make plans for your Fall getaway

Soon, Summer will move into Fall so now is the perfect time to begin planning your Autumn getaway in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Book your trip now at TourBlackstone.com According to New England Today’s fall foliage report, peak season for us here in Rhode Island will be in mid-October! Our…

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The Rhody Hen Cafe

350 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-475-1368 Their story begins with two chickens finally getting together in their coop to produce an egg of an idea and that egg is ready to hatch into a little breakfast cafe. Originally, they had ideas and almost a completed food truck but found this…

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