Sightseeing
Colt State Park is public open space that occupies 464 acres on Poppasquash Neck in the township of Bristol, Rhode Island, once owned by industrialist Samuel P. Colt. The park is a major component of the Poppasquash Farms Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the East Bay Bike Path. The park includes trails, picnic groves, boat ramps, an observation tower, and an open-air Chapel-by-the-Sea.
This is a great place to take a drive, watch the sunset and go for a walk. Bristol Town Beach is located right outside the park and offers a sandy beach, playground, skate park, bocce courts, tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields and has plenty of parking.
93 locals recommend
Colt State Park
Route 114Colt State Park is public open space that occupies 464 acres on Poppasquash Neck in the township of Bristol, Rhode Island, once owned by industrialist Samuel P. Colt. The park is a major component of the Poppasquash Farms Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the East Bay Bike Path. The park includes trails, picnic groves, boat ramps, an observation tower, and an open-air Chapel-by-the-Sea.
This is a great place to take a drive, watch the sunset and go for a walk. Bristol Town Beach is located right outside the park and offers a sandy beach, playground, skate park, bocce courts, tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields and has plenty of parking.
Mount Hope Farm is a classic New England farm and landscape, located on 127 acres of pristine open space in Bristol, RI. No cars are allowed on the walking path. About 3 miles round trip and has breathtaking views of the Mt. Hope Bridge and Narragansett bay.
26 locals recommend
Mt Hope Farm
250 Metacom AveMount Hope Farm is a classic New England farm and landscape, located on 127 acres of pristine open space in Bristol, RI. No cars are allowed on the walking path. About 3 miles round trip and has breathtaking views of the Mt. Hope Bridge and Narragansett bay.
Herreshoff Marine Museum
1 Burnside StBoat building museum
Fantastic views of the Bay. Local restaurants and ice cream shops are across the street. Have a picnic or just enjoy the sunset
9 locals recommend
Independence Park
419-459 Thames StFantastic views of the Bay. Local restaurants and ice cream shops are across the street. Have a picnic or just enjoy the sunset
Cool trails and small museum
22 locals recommend
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope StCool trails and small museum
Beautiful mansion with gorgeous gardens. Tours available everyday!
61 locals recommend
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry RdBeautiful mansion with gorgeous gardens. Tours available everyday!
Food scene
True family owned neighborhood restaurant, BYOB. Small so there will be a wait.
28 locals recommend
Pomodoro Pizzeria
271 Wood StTrue family owned neighborhood restaurant, BYOB. Small so there will be a wait.
Quito's Restaurant
411 Thames StSeafood!
Aidan's Pub
5 John StIrish pub, good food and a great selection of beer
Portside Tavern
444 Thames StGreat food, drinks and views are incredible
S S Dion
520 Thames StNeighborhoods
Bristol is a charming small town with a lot of fun activities for everyone. Museums, waterfront restaurants, antique shopping, local shopping, spas, parks, and home to the East Bay Bike path and 14 mile long path that stretches to downtown Providence.
63 locals recommend
Bristol
Bristol is a charming small town with a lot of fun activities for everyone. Museums, waterfront restaurants, antique shopping, local shopping, spas, parks, and home to the East Bay Bike path and 14 mile long path that stretches to downtown Providence.