The Coolest Visitor Center In Rhode Island Has A State-Of-The-Art Theater & Art Gallery
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 31, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
No matter how long we’ve lived in Rhode Island, we all have those moments when we’re not sure how to spend a day. Sure, a trip to the beach or our favorite restaurant might rank high, but what about when we want to go somewhere new? That’s when we head to the coolest visitor center in Rhode Island. In addition to offering a wealth of information, it promises an adventure all on its own.
Nestled along Main Street in Pawtucket, the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center draws more than 100,000 visitors - both residents and those passing through - through its front doors each year.
Offering a wealth of information, the visitor center is a natural first stop for guests to Rhode Island, but it's also a popular destination for locals on the hunt for their next adventure.
You're sure to find something unique and fun to do as you check out some of the more than 300 brochures available.
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Since it opened in 1998, the visitor center has provided unique insight into the rich history of the Blackstone River Valley. Snag a seat in the theater, where...
The visitor center is located in the same building as the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.
You can watch a 20-minute film about the history of the mills in the area then consider visiting Slater Mill, just a one-minute walk from the visitor center.
Have you been to the coolest visitor center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! After your stop at the visitor center, head over to this beautiful waterfall in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
If you’re up for even more adventures, check out some of the best trails in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on AllTrails.
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