Overview
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.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Blackstone
Southwick's Wild Animal Farm
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 pa…
Blackstone Gorge
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 be…
Foliage
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.
Blackstone Historical Museum
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.
Cormier Woods
Explore a more than 300-year-old farmstead in the Blackstone Valley using the three mile trail network.
Mendon Drive-In
Great selection of movies. Pay by the car.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Providence)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 24 mi away. Directions
Blackstone is accessible from most of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. From the North, take 1-93 S and I-95 S. From the South, take I-295 N or I-95 N and RI-146 N. From the west, take I-84 E.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Southwick's Wild Animal Farm, Blackstone Gorge
- Lunch Roast House Restaurant & Pub
- Afternoon Blackstone Historical Museum
- Dinner Hunan Place
- Evening Holbrooks Pub & Grub
Day 2
- Morning Foliage, Cormier Woods
- Afternoon Mendon Drive-In
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Chain restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' Donuts are available in addition to some local options.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
The region was first inhabited by the Nipmuc Amerindian people, and was settled by European immigrants in 1662. The town was incorporated in 1845. It is located on the southern border of Central Massachusetts in the heart of New England.
Get in
By car
Blackstone is accessible from most of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. From the North, take 1-93 S and I-95 S. From the South, take I-295 N or I-95 N and RI-146 N. From the west, take I-84 E.
By plane
T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) and Logan International Airport in Boston (Massachusetts).
Get around
The most common way of transportation in Blackstone is by car or taxi. Biking and walking are reasonable alternatives. There are no car rental services in town, however nearby cities and towns have many of the major rental corporations.
By taxi
- Bob's Transportation Services, Bellingham, +1 508-883-8333
- Hopkinton Taxi, Milford, +1 508-478-6008
See
See Blackstone Gorge
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.
See Foliage
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.
Do
Blackstone attracts tourists from across the Blackstone Valley and various New England states and is known for its historical landmarks.
Do Blackstone Historical Museum
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.
Do Cormier Woods
Explore a more than 300-year-old farmstead in the Blackstone Valley using the three mile trail network.
Although Blackstone is too rural to host an entertainment industry, the surrounding towns, like Milford provide plenty of fun activities.
Do Southwick's Wild Animal Farm (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.
Buy
Novelty
Blackstone features many privately owned and unique shopping options.
Shop The Tole Booth
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.
Shop White and White
Unique store that specializes in the creation of authentic Native American Indian clothing.
Shop Flamingo Flowers
This shop is the only full-service florist in town. Also creates gift baskets, holiday specialty items, candles, baloons, and other various items.
Plazas
Blackstone is too small to host a retail shopping plaza. The Lincoln Mall in Lincoln, Rhode Island, is 6.6 mi SE of Blackstone, and the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham is 9.8 mi E of Blackstone.
Eat
Chain restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' Donuts are available in addition to some local options.
Eat Roast House Restaurant & Pub
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.
Eat Hunan Place
Blackstone's only source of Chinese/Japanese cuisine. In-restaurant dining or take-out available.
Drink
Drink Holbrooks Pub & Grub
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.
Sleep
There are no hotels in town, although the nearby towns of Woonsocket and Franklin have hotels available.
Go next
Visit Providence, Boston, Newport, or Worcester.
Nearby
Woonsocket
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Burrillville
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Milford
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Franklin
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Lincoln
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