Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
add photosThe Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the Blackstone River Canal and Towpath from the River Bend Farm Visitors Center.
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The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor covers communities from Worcester, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island. Contact the visitor center for a listing of museums and sites and a full schedule of events. Highlights include Waters Farm (www.watersfarm.com) in Sutton, which has preserved farm life from the 1800s; Lookout Rock in Northbridge, with wonderful vistas of the Blackstone Valley River; and the West Hill Dam and Park in Uxbridge, for outdoor recreation, including swimming, biking, hiking, and riding. The area’s mills, villages, and canals help to reveal the history of the Industrial Revolution. Recreational opportunities include hiking, hayrides, canal boat rides, historic sites and natural areas, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating. Ask for the auto route tour map.
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