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Blackstone-Valley is a historic region located in northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. It's also sometimes called Blackstone River Valley. This historical region makes up part of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. It's also called the "Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution." In 1793, Samuel Slater opened a cotton mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island along the banks of the Blackstone River. Thus began the historical phenomenon now known as the Industrial Revolution. Dozens of mills and factories sprung up in the area, drawing thousands of immigrants from all over the world. This area included some 24 towns and cities that stretched across 400,000 acres along the river. This is what is today the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. In many of the towns, the original buildings still stand and today house art studios, artist's lofts and outlet stores. Other points of interest include the Blackstone Canal, a waterway that linked Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence, Rhode Island through the Blackstone Valley via a series of locks and canals. This canal, which dates to between 1828 and 1848, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are dozens of things to do in Blackstone Valley, including hiking, biking, golf, camping, fishing, taking scenic drives and riverboat cruises. The area museums and antique stores are a favorite of many visitors. The newest attraction is the Museum of Work and Culture, which gives visitors an interactive experience as it traces the story of mill workers. Fall foliage tours are spectacular, and dozens of special events and festivals can also be found throughout the year.

Surrounding areas: Pawtucket, Rhode Island (1.5 mi), North Providence, Rhode Island (5.0 mi), Cumberland, Rhode Island (5.2 mi), Providence, Rhode Island (5.2 mi), East Providence, Rhode Island (6.0 mi), Cranston, Rhode Island (8.5 mi), Woonsocket, Rhode Island (9.6 mi)

Blackstone Valley Vacation Rentals




Blackstone Valley Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Days Inn1116 Washington StAttleboro, MA1.2 mi.(508) 761-4825
Courtyard By Marriott636 George Washington HwyLincoln, RI3.7 mi.(401) 333-3400
Providence Marriott Hotel1 Orms StProvidence, RI4.5 mi.(401) 272-2400
Super 8 North Attleboro787 S Washington StNorth Attleboro, MA4.8 mi.(508) 643-2900
Holiday Inn Express707 S Washington StN Attleboro, MA5.1 mi.(508) 643-9900
Hotel Providence311 Westiminster StProvidence, RI5.2 mi.(401) 861-8000
Providence Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StProvidence, RI5.2 mi.(401) 421-0700
Providence Courtyard32 Exchange TerProvidence, RI5.2 mi.(401) 272-1191
Renaissance Providence Hotel5 Ave Of The ArtsProvidence, RI5.2 mi.(401) 276-0014
Westin Hotel Providence1 W Exchange StProvidence, RI5.2 mi.(401) 598-8000
Pineapple Inn633 S Washington SQN Attleboro, MA5.4 mi.(508) 695-9324
Hilton Providence21 Atwells AveProvidence, RI5.4 mi.(401) 831-3900
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor220 India StProvidence, RI5.5 mi.(401) 272-5577
Johnson & Wales Inn213 Taunton AveSeekonk, MA5.8 mi.(508) 336-8700
Quality Inn355 George Washington HwySmithfield, RI6.3 mi.(401) 232-2400
Extended Stay America1000 Warren AveEast Providence, RI6.7 mi.(401) 272-1661
Ramada Inn940 Forbes RdSeekonk, MA6.8 mi.(508) 336-7300
Comfort Inn341 Highland AveSeekonk, MA7.2 mi.(508) 336-7900
Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn45 Mink StSeekonk, MA8.0 mi.(508) ''6-4927
Holiday Inn Express - Providence/Woonsocket194 Fortin DrWoonsocket, RI8.0 mi.(401) 769-5000
Woonsocket Motor Inn333 Clinton StWoonsocket, RI9.5 mi.(401) 762-1224
Courtyard By Marriott55 Jefferson Park RdWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 467-6900
Howard Johnson Lodge20 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 467-9800
Fairfield Inn36 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI10.3 mi.(401) 941-6600
Hampton Inn735 Union StFranklin, MA11.7 mi.(508) 520-2999
Holiday Inn Mansfield31 Hampshire StMansfield, MA11.7 mi.(508) 339-2200
Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick500 Kilvert StWarwick, RI12.0 mi.(401) 737-7100
Courtyard By Marriott Hanover/Lebanon10 Morgan DrLebanon, NH12.2 mi.(603) 643-5600
Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick2100 Post RdWarwick, RI12.2 mi.(401) 739-8888
Radisson Airport Hotel Providence2081 Post RdWarwick, RI12.2 mi.(401) 739-3000
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites901 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI12.3 mi.(401) 736-5000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel268 Metro Center BlvdWarwick, RI12.4 mi.(401) 732-6667
Homewood Suites By Hilton33 International WayWarwick, RI12.4 mi.(401) 738-0008
Extended Stay America Providence Warwick245 W Natick RdWarwick, RI12.6 mi.(401) 732-2547
Comfort Inn Foxboro4 Fisher StFoxboro, MA12.7 mi.(508) 543-1000
Courtyard By Marriott Foxboro35 Foxboro BlvdFoxborough, MA12.7 mi.(508) 543-5222
Hawthorn Suites LTD835 Upper Un StFranklin, MA12.8 mi.(508) 553-3500
Dean College99 Main StFranklin, MA13.1 mi.(508) 541-1900
Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings801 Greenwich AveWarwick, RI13.1 mi.(401) 732-6000
Residence Inn By Marriott4 Forge PkwyFranklin, MA13.5 mi.(508) 541-8188
 
Bed & Breakfast
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA6.0 mi.(508) 226-6365
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI27.6 mi.(401) 841-0018

Blackstone Valley Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 4.54 in. -
February 39°F 22°F 3.43 in. -
March 47°F 30°F 4.63 in. -
April 58°F 39°F 4.50 in. -
May 68°F 48°F 3.64 in. -
June 77°F 57°F 3.62 in. -
July 82°F 64°F 3.62 in. -
August 80°F 62°F 4.25 in. -
September 73°F 54°F 4.05 in. -
October 62°F 43°F 4.36 in. -
November 52°F 35°F 4.71 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 4.48 in. -

Blackstone Valley Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located about 37 miles northeast of Blackstone Valley in Boston, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 66 miles west of Blackstone Valley in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located roughly 70 miles southeast of Blackstone Valley in Westfield, Massachusetts, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located around 71 miles north of Blackstone Valley in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Blackstone Valley Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI32.0 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA50.8 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT52.3 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA58.2 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH60.0 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH62.3 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA63.8 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA71.2 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT81.7 mi.
 
Water Parks
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI23.4 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA27.6 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA35.8 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI42.4 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT42.6 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH87.2 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY94.4 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI5.5 mi.
Triggs Memorial Golf CourseProvidenceRI5.5 mi.
Locust Valley Golf CourseAttleboroMA6.5 mi.
Stone E Lea Golf CourseAttleboroMA6.5 mi.
Chemawa Golf CourseNorth AttleboroMA6.6 mi.
Rehoboth Country ClubRehobothMA7.3 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA7.5 mi.
Heather Hill Country ClubPlainvilleMA7.8 mi.
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI7.8 mi.
Wentworth Hills Golf & Country ClubPlainvilleMA7.8 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA8.4 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA8.4 mi.
Middlebrook Country ClubRehobothMA8.4 mi.
Sun Valley Golf CourseRehobothMA8.4 mi.
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI9.0 mi.
Melody Hill Golf CourseHarmonyRI11.3 mi.
Norton Country ClubNortonMA11.8 mi.
Wading River Golf CourseNortonMA11.8 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA11.8 mi.
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI12.7 mi.
Willowdale Golf CourseMansfieldMA13.1 mi.
Bungay Brook Golf ClubBellinghamMA13.2 mi.
Maplegate Country ClubBellinghamMA13.2 mi.
New England Country ClubBellinghamMA13.2 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI13.3 mi.
Foxborough Country ClubFoxboroughMA13.7 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI13.7 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA14.4 mi.
Country View Golf ClubHarrisvilleRI14.8 mi.
Fore Kicks Golf & Indoor Sports ComplexNorfolkMA15.1 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA45.4 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA47.1 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA66.2 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH73.0 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT79.3 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT88.4 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT88.4 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA89.5 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA90.8 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH91.2 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT96.8 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT99.7 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA103.1 mi.
Mount SunapeeMount SunapeeNH105.5 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA106.3 mi.
Highlands MountainNorthfieldNH106.6 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY111.1 mi.
GunstockGilfordNH114.0 mi.
StrattonStratton MountainVT114.2 mi.
Ragged MountainDanburyNH115.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI1.9 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI4.7 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI6.4 mi. 
Diamond Hill State ParkRI7.3 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI7.6 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI7.7 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI9.5 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI10.3 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI10.3 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI10.6 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA15.0 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA16.3 mi. 
Borderland State ParkMA16.8 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI17.1 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI17.2 mi. 
Casimir Pulaski Memorial State ParkRI19.2 mi. 
Quaddick State ParkCT21.7 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI22.2 mi. 
Purgatory Chasm State ParkMA22.3 mi. 
Ashland State ParkMA23.9 mi. 
 
Museums
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI5.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI5.2 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI5.2 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI5.2 mi.(Children's)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA18.3 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA18.3 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA19.1 mi.(History)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI23.4 mi.(History)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA26.1 mi.(Technology)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA28.0 mi.(Art)
Malbone EstateNewportRI28.5 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI28.5 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI28.5 mi.(Art)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA29.8 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI31.1 mi.(History)
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal HistoryWestonMA32.7 mi.(History)
Higgins Armory MuseumWorcesterMA32.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
EcoTariumWorcesterMA32.8 mi.(Science)
Worcester African Cultural CenterWorcesterMA32.8 mi.(Art)
Worcester Art MuseumWorcesterMA32.8 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI5.2 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA36.1 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA36.1 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT47.8 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT106.4 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY118.7 mi.


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