"Over 3 Decades of Turning Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley into an Internationally-Recognized Visitor Destination."
Our Mission
is to increase and inspire sustainable tourism in the Blackstone River Valley
At Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, we continually work to improve how we:- Develop Tourism while maintaining the ecological balance of the Blackstone River Valley
- Protect the Environment through education on the river and in our RiverClassroom
- Increase Community Pride by enhancing the social fabric of our communities and lifting the quality of life for the people who live and work in our Blackstone River Valley
- Improve the Economy by promoting all our businesses, programs and events in the ten cities and towns
Support Sustainable Tourism In Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley
About Us
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is an award-winning consulting and educational organization that assists communities, government agencies, and private sector companies in shaping tourism development programs with internationally-practiced tourism planning strategies. [More]
Get Involved
The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is seeking volunteers and interns to assist with general Council operations and a number of our programs, projects and activities.
BVTC Timeline
Latest News
5/31/2024: Updated Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Hours
May 31, 2024
New Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Hours are: Friday – Monday: 10 am – 4 pm
5/25/2024: 295 Visitor Center Now Open
May 25, 2024
295 Visitor Center in Lincoln Now Open: Mon thru Sunday 7 am to 3:30 pm.
5/25/2024: May 26th Schedule for the Explorer, Ticket Sale Availability and Info
May 25, 2024
Scheduling note for the May 26th Explorer: Nature & Heritage Tours on The Explorer will be running at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 […]
5/22/2024 Visitor Centers to open in the Blackstone Valley on May 28
May 22, 2024
Visitor Centers to open in the Blackstone Valley on May 28 May 28 will be the day that the Visitor Center at the Blackstone River State […]
5/17/2024: Rivers Day Celebration FREE Event 6/15/2024
May 16, 2024
FREE Event! 6/15/2024 Discount guided river tours Live music Environmental education vendors Drink specials from Shark’s Peruvian Lounge 15 Madeira Central Falls Rivertourblackstone.com
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