Make plans right now for an always exciting and fun autumn season experience, as the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) presents the Annual Blackstone Valley Fall Foliage Rail Tour & Shopping Excursion to Putnam, CT Saturday, October 24, 2009

With people looking for great and affordable weekend getaways and destinations to enjoy with their families and friends, this train tour and festival offers community culture and autumn colors so close to home in rural Southern New England.

Enjoy a ride on the rails along the Providence & Worcester Railroad, as the train ventures along the historic Blackstone River Valley of Northern Rhode Island to Putnam, CT. Scope out the brilliant colors located along the Blackstone River and the pastoral farms and spaces of northeast Connecticut.

The tour departs 9am from Ann and Hope Outlet Stores, Cumberland, RI for the 2 1/2 - 3 hour visit and returns to Cumberland at 4pm

Enjoy Putnam's Fall Festival, antique stores, gift shops, and restaurants. Also, visit the Harvest Bazaar at the Congregational Church of Putnam featuring books, jewelry, bake sale, Christmas season gifts and lunch cafe during the 2 1/2 - 3 hour stop over.

Tickets for these train excursions are:

$58.00 Observation car and Premiere Coach seating

$53.00 Dining car

$48.00 Coach seating

$28.00 children (all cars) and obstructed view seating

BVTC urges people to purchase their tour tickets immediately, as this popular rail excursion sells out quickly. Purchase tickets online at www.tourblackstone.com and receive your tickets and directions by email or mail to:

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours

175 Main Street

Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Make checks payable to the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and call for more information at 401-724-2200.

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