Blog https://tourblackstone.com/blog/ Blog Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:57:13 +0000 Blackstone Valley Ice Cream Trail https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/ice-cream-brochure/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/ice-cream-brochure/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/ice-cream-brochure/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Whether cone or cup, sprinkles or nuts, homemade or extravagant… ice cream is definitely a summertime favorite, and summer isn’t complete without trying the many flavors found in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley. We’ve created an ice cream trail for you to follow and discover the sweetest treats in

]]> Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day in the ♥ Rhode Island Blackstone Valley ♥ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/galentines-and-valentines-day-in-the-rhode-island-blackstone-valley/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/galentines-and-valentines-day-in-the-rhode-island-blackstone-valley/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/galentines-and-valentines-day-in-the-rhode-island-blackstone-valley/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Gals & Pals– Galentine Ideas!!

Celebrate with Terazza!

  • Gather your gals and head over to Terraza in Smithfield, RI to “Catch Flights, Not Feelings!” The night will be full of dancing and singing thanks to DJ Jack RIno while enjoying great flight specials and drink specials! Make sure to bring

]]> 5 Popular East Asian Food Spots to Eat in the Blackstone! https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/5-popular-east-asian-food-spots-to-eat-in-the-blackstone/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/5-popular-east-asian-food-spots-to-eat-in-the-blackstone/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/5-popular-east-asian-food-spots-to-eat-in-the-blackstone/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

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The modern states of East Asia include China, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia. In the Blackstone Valley, we are lucky to have many restaurants that represent multiple countries from East Asia! If you're a foodie, or simply just looking to try something new, take

]]> Celebrate Pride Month in the RI Blackstone Valley!! https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/celebrate-pride-month-in-the-ri-blackstone-valley/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/celebrate-pride-month-in-the-ri-blackstone-valley/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/celebrate-pride-month-in-the-ri-blackstone-valley/ Wed, 29 May 2024 16:13:03 -0400

Pride Month is Ready for Action!!

The RI Blackstone Valley is ready to show their pride this June! We celebrate pride month annually here and all across America as a way to support and celebrate the history, society, and cultures worldwide for the LGBTQ+ communities! Check out where you can show

]]> Plan your Cherry Blossom Tree Adventure! https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/plan-your-cherry-blossom-tree-adventure/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/plan-your-cherry-blossom-tree-adventure/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/plan-your-cherry-blossom-tree-adventure/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:31:57 -0400

Plan your Cherry Blossom Tree Adventure!

Let's plan a day out of checking out the beautiful Cherry Blossom Trees that are beginning to bloom and waiting to be seen!! Make sure to move quickly before the pretty pink flowers turn into bright green leaves! Don't know where to see them? We got you! The

]]> Support Woman-Owned Businesses in the Blackstone Valley https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/support-woman-owned-businesses-in-the-blackstone-valley/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/support-woman-owned-businesses-in-the-blackstone-valley/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/support-woman-owned-businesses-in-the-blackstone-valley/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:13:28 -0500

Happy International Woman's Month!!

Check out some of the Blackstone Valley's Woman Owned Businesses TODAY!

Coffee Lovers!!

  • Notes Coffee Co. - LGBTQ, Women, Veteran, & Latina Owned Coffee Cafe - Pawtucket, RI
    • Singer/ Songwriter and marketing professional Yesenia Rubio, aka "Yess" and Army
]]> Valentine Round Up for Blackstone Valley, RI https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/valentine-round-up-for-blackstone-valley-ri-2/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/valentine-round-up-for-blackstone-valley-ri-2/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/valentine-round-up-for-blackstone-valley-ri-2/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:03:41 -0500 Cupid has your Blackstone Valley roundup for Valentines Day! Dining - It’s not too early to make your reservations -- here are but a few of our restaurants taking reservations for Valentine's Day: Celebrate Love at 10 Rocks all week long - February 13-18, 2024. Call 401-728-0800 for reservations or]]> Tuxpan Taqueria https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/tuxpan-taqueria/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/tuxpan-taqueria/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/tuxpan-taqueria/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:06:25 -0500 355 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Recipient of a 2024 James Beard nomination for "Best New Restaurant", this family-owned and operated shop offers a taste of home and tradition in each specialty dish, made with love. Owner and chef Diego Alcantar and his family moved from Túxpan Michoacan,]]> 6 Things To Do While In Town For The Army-Navy Game https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/6-things-to-do-while-in-town-for-the-army-navy-game/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/6-things-to-do-while-in-town-for-the-army-navy-game/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/6-things-to-do-while-in-town-for-the-army-navy-game/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:09:50 -0500

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

]]> 7 Places To Find Your Christmas Tree https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/7-places-to-find-your-christmas-tree/ https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/7-places-to-find-your-christmas-tree/#comments https://tourblackstone.com/blog/post/7-places-to-find-your-christmas-tree/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:56:50 -0500
O, Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches. Getting together with the family to pick out that year's tree is a fond Christmas memory for so many of us!
Here are a few local farms and pop-up stands in RI's Blackstone Valley where you can carry on that tradition this holiday season.
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