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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Photo: Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Blackstone is a town in Massachusetts. Much of Blackstone remains undeveloped and it is known as a quiet and rustic town. Its population of less than 10,000 gives off the small-town feel, while residents embrace the town's only stop light as its claim to modern civilization.
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The Blackstone River, which runs through most of Massachusetts and some of Rhode Island, makes its way through the town of Blackstone. The River was used as a means of transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. The Blackstone Gorge is a deep ravine that has a steep waterfall. This historic site attracts families and couples who sit at the picnic tables for lunch and watch the river pass.
Blackstone is a town that thrives in the fall season with the many apple orchards and farms. The changing of the leaves in the autumn weather is a special site.
Features mostly artifacts from the towns in the Blackstone Valley, most exclusively Blackstone and Millville, of historical industry and mill life, the canal, railroad, schools, and farm life.
Explore a more than 300-year-old farmstead in the Blackstone Valley using the three mile trail network.
Seasonal
A surprising number of animals for a fair price. "Skyfari" provides a unique zoo experience as it takes you on a ski-life style ride over all of the animal exhibits. A 300-acre, privately owned and operated zoological park. It was opened in 1963, and remains family operated.
Seasonal
Great selection of movies. Pay by the car.
Good hometown/Applebee's style food. Fair portions and reasonable prices. Burgers $7.50-11.50; steaks $16-26; mains $11-17; early bird special Su-Th 3-6PM $10.
Blackstone's only source of Chinese/Japanese cuisine. In-restaurant dining or take-out available.
Ice cream shop made famous by the owner defending his adolescent employees from customer abuse.
Popular with the locals. Large assortment of beer and wine with draft specials on the weekends with live music and DJs occasionally on Friday nights.
This shop is known for its county-style items and gifts. Much of the products are hand-made and custom-made. Many products represent the old-American style aspects of early Blackstone settlers.
Unique store that specializes in the creation of authentic Native American Indian clothing.
This shop is the only full-service florist in town. Also creates gift baskets, holiday specialty items, candles, baloons, and other various items.
By plane
T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) and Logan International Airport in Boston (Massachusetts).
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