Interactive Map at a Glance
This easy-to-use map helps visitors discover and enjoy the many attractions, historic landmarks, and outdoor experiences throughout the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
What Makes This Map Work
Rich Site Information: Each point of interest—including historic sites, trails, and amenities—is packed with helpful details, a photo gallery, and descriptions to bring each location to life.
Categories and Filters: Locations are grouped into visitor-friendly categories like Museums & Historic Sites, Farms, Parks & Trails—even Ice Cream stops (a family favorite!). This makes exploring the area simple and fun.
Directions and Navigation: Visitors can get directions with a single tap—whether driving via Google Maps or walking along scenic trails with integrated walking routes.
Device-Friendly Design: The map works seamlessly across phones, tablets, and desktops, with fast load times and intuitive controls for any user.
Trip Planning with Favorites: Visitors can save places they want to visit into a personal Favorites list, making it easy to plan a custom itinerary ahead of time.
Park Boundaries Clearly Marked: A clearly outlined boundary line shows the full extent of the National Heritage Corridor, helping visitors understand what areas are included in the park.
Smart Website Integration: The interactive guide is featured prominently on the park’s website, both in the homepage and menu. It’s embedded directly on the Blackstone Heritage Corridor site for easy access—displaying full-screen on mobile devices for an optimal visitor experience.
Impact and Benefits
With this Interactive Map & Guide, potential visitors can easily plan their trip ahead of time—discovering what to see and how to get there. Once at the park, the map becomes their go-to resource for information, directions, and inspiration as they explore everything the corridor has to offer.
About the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor spans 25 cities and towns across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Covering more than 400,000 acres, it tells the story of America’s early Industrial Revolution, highlighting the region’s mill towns, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. The park was established to protect and promote this rich legacy for generations to come.
Check out the interactive map and guide on the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor website.