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Olivia's Forest

Ridge Road Smithfield, RI The 31-acre site is a mature forest of hardwood trees with a wetland in the center. The property was donated by the Gallo family and Annese Construction, and named after the granddaughter of Joseph Gallo. The Green Dot and Orange Dot trails follow old farmers cart paths and…

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Rancho de las Tres Potrancas

1871 Victory Highway Burrillville (village of Glendale), 02826 (401) 419-5121 Rancho de las Tres Potrancas, which translates to "three little fillies" is home to over 100+ chickens, an apple orchard, farm tours, pony rides and a farm stand with their meat and veggies open to the public. Operated by…

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The Rusty Buckle Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

138 Tourtellot Hill Road Glocester 02814 (401) 209-0016 Family Run for Family Fun! This family business specializes in providing joy and stress relief with their hand raised farm animals. At any time, you can catch any of their 4 young kids out in their barnyard cuddling with any of their animals…

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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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Lincoln Woods State Park

2 Manchester Print Works Rd., Rte. 146 / Rte. 123 Lincoln, RI 02865 401-723-7892 Lincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy swimming at…

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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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East Bay Bike Path

Parking at: 66 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence 1 Washington Ave, East Providence The East Bay Bike Path follows much of the shoreline through East Providence for over 5 miles with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, and then continues for another 9 miles on…

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Woonsocket Train Depot

One Depot Square Woonsocket 02895 Designed for the Providence and Worcester Railroad, the Woonsocket Depot is an elaborately decorated brick building which was the finest on-line passenger depot on the P&W line. It replaced the original 1847 depot which was destroyed by fire. This historic train…

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Newman Cemetery

Newman & Pawtucket Avenue East Providence 02914 One of the oldest in the state, the Newman Cemetery was established in 1643, when the area was part of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. It is located at the southwest corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues, adjacent to the Newman Congregational Church. Its…

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