We wanted a special place to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Due to Covid, our European vacation was put on hold. So instead, we travelled 9 minutes to Central Falls and it felt like we were transported to Europe. Not exaggerating at all. The canal boat was so charming, comfortable and outfitted with everything we needed. We went for a beautiful kayak trip starting right out side the boats door, had cocktails at the Peruvian restaurant Next door in an old mill and made diner on the boat. It was so quiet even though we were in the city. We could hear the waterfall down stream and watched a great blue heron catching his dinner while we enjoyed the view. Simon was very helpful in walking us through the boat and operating the plumbing and everything else associated with staying over night in a historical canal boat. You could make a weekend of it if you were from out of town since everything is only minutes away. We plan on coming back in the fall when the Blackstone is even prettier. We are so lucky to have this gem so close.