Located just 30 minutes from Providence, Newport, Fall River/New Bedford, and TF Green Airport.
Home to Many Great Restaurants!
People dream about the quintessential New England waterfront town. Beautiful boats sailing through the harbor, amazing seafood with a beautiful view and incredible parks throughout the city. Bristol embodies all of those traits and more, with tons of places to stay and things to do in the area. Explore Bristol RI wants to make planning your trip easier, offering dozens of resources to help you create the perfect vacation.
There are so many things to do in our town, and Explore Bristol RI wants to help you find all your favorites. While in Bristol, you can...
The entire Town of Bristol comes together for an immersive Christmas celebration! The two day Christmas Festival kicks off on December 7th with the Grand Illumination, followed by the European Market! From rustic huts where vendors sell holiday treats and gifts, to live entertainment - the streets are full of excitement!