Valley Tourism Council announces railway tours
WOONSOCKET — The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council recently announced the schedule for its annual slate of public train excursions. These themed rail tours offer great family fun experiences and ideal for visitors exploring the sights of the new Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
Because of the popularity of these rail excursions, people are strongly recommended to purchase tickets in advance. Here are this year’s tours: • American Girl Train Ride, Saturday, Sept. 17, leaving from Blackstone Valley Train Depot, Woonsocket. Trips last one hour and are scheduled for 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. The trip includes a 60-minute round-trip train excursion, a gift bag with official American Girl keepsakes and souvenirs for all children, signature sweet treats and pink lemonade, and photo opportunities in front of exclusive American Girl and Blackstone Valley 3D scenes and backdrops.
Tickets are available at BlackstoneValleyAmericanGirl.com or call 401-495-1213. From July 1 through 4, check the website for special promo code to save $10 per ticket.
• Train Excursion through the Blackstone Valley to Putnam, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 22, leaving from Blackstone Valley Train Depot, Woonsocket. Train leaves at 9 a.m. and arrives back in Woonsocket by 4:30 p.m. The Putnam Pumpkin Festival features antique shopping, dining, music, arts and crafts, Farmer’s Market, Pumpkin Festival, children’s activities, and Fall Bazaar at the Putnam Congregational Church. Tickets at Tour Blackstone.com/Fall train or call 401495-1213.
• Polar Express train trips, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, leave from Blackstone Valley Train Depot, Woonsocket. Trip includes a 90minute train excursion with a reading of “The Polar Express,” sing- alongs, hot chocolate and cookies, games, and a special visit from Santa Claus, where he personally delivers the first gift of Christmas to each child. Arrive an hour before train departure to see our beautifully decorated historic train depot and pose with the Conductor and chefs in front of custom-made special Polar Express backdrops. There is a special kids area for coloring and writing a letter to Santa. Visit the official Polar Express Gift Shop, which features a wide array of the latest Polar Express items.
Tickets are available at BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com or call 401-495-1213. All train trips leave from the Blackstone Valley Train Depot, One Depot Square in Woonsocket. Tickets are available at BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com or call 401-495-1213.