Plan Your Visit

Water landscape view of the Blackstone River — Blackstone River and Ashton Dam

We want to help you plan your visit!

Want to explore the park? Here’s how to do it. Use this section to help plan your visit with information on hours of operation, visitor centers, things to do, and places to go. While on your visit, explore America's industrial history through historic sites and landscapes along the Blackstone River Valley. We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Want to Plan Like a Ranger? Check out this article with 10 helpful tips and tricks for visiting the Park.

Start Here!

Basic Information

Click here for basic information to start your visit.
Things To Do

Discover all the things to do in the park.
Calendar

Stay up to date with events and programs happening in the park.
Where to Go?

Click here to learn about where to go and hours of operation for Old Slater Mill and Blackstone River State Park
Trip Ideas

Don't want to plan? No worries! We have some ideas! Click here to see how you can spend One Hour, Half Day, and Whole Day in the Park
Become a Junior Ranger

Learn how to become a Junior Ranger
Ranger Programs

Learn about guided tours and programs.
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger

Learn how to become a B.A.R.K. Ranger
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Blackstone Passport Book

We invite you to take your park Passport Book and explore the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.