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Region of Massachusetts & Rhode Island in the United States
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Blackstone Valley is a region of Central Massachusetts extending from Worcester southeast toward Providence, Rhode Island. Wikivoyage extends the area to include some other towns of Greater Worcester.
By car
Route 146 is the main highway running north and south between Worcester and Providence. It intersects with I-95 and I-295 in Rhode Island and with I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) in Massachusetts.
The main method of transportation in this region is by car. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers bus service to some parts of Blackstone Valley. Check the schedule for specific bus routes.
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Blackstone is a town in Massachusetts. Much of Blackstone remains undeveloped and it is known as a quiet and rustic town.
The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
Leicester (pronounced LESS-tuh) is the largest city and county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. With a population of 388,000 in 2024, it's industrial, with a heritage spanning from Roman times to the Space Age.
Milford is a city in Blackstone Valley.
Millbury is a town of about 13,600 (2010) in the Blackstone Valley of Central Massachusetts.
Shrewsbury is a city in the Central Massachusetts region of Massachusetts.
Upton (Massachusetts) is in Blackstone Valley, Massachusetts.
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
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