"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]
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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.
Latest News
04/09/2024: FREE Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival: August 31 at Festival Pier
April 9, 2024
FREE EVENT!!! Action-packed all-day entertainment with exciting dragon boat races, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and the popular dumpling eating contest all along The Pawtucket River! August […]
03/28/2024: Upcoming Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Cleanups
March 28, 2024
Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Smithfield, Lincoln (17) Facebook | Facebook Events
03/28/2024: Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Receives President’s Circle Recognition Award
March 28, 2024
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Receives President’s Circle Recognition Award. Recognizes the standards of excellence achieved by the BVTC affiliate in 2023. Facebook Page Keep Blackstone Valley […]
03/24/2024: Cumberland native crowned as Rhode Island’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Princess
March 24, 2024
3/20/2024: “I’m deeply honored to be representing Rhode Island at the national stage and also become part of this very important legacy especially for young women,” […]
03/24/2024: Earth Day Clean-Up Event: Saturday, April 20th 9am – 12pm
March 24, 2024
Earth Day Clean-Up Event: Saturday, April 20th 9am – 12pm Get a few friends together Register TODAY! We also want to support your efforts if you choose […]
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