Bristol, RI
The quintessential New England town, steeped in history and conveniently located on the east side of the Narragansett bay!
Located just 30 minutes from Providence, Newport, Fall River/New Bedford,
and TF Green Airport and less than 90 minutes from Boston.
Home to The Oldest Fourth of July Celebration in the Country.
Find Delightful Experiences
in Bristol, Rhode Island
Visiting a quintessential and authentic New England waterfront town like Bristol is what vacations are made for.
Boats sailing through the harbor and amazing views abound from this charming peninsula located between Newport and Providence, RI.
Delicious restaurants, shopping at quaint boutiques, seven interesting museums, easy hiking and walking and a 15 mile bike path that goes from Bristol to Providence, Bristol is a place that embodies an active or slow and steady trip. Our town has so much to offer, it can be as a one day visit or an entire week full New England style trip.
Explore Bristol RI wants to make planning your visit easier offering many resources to help you create the perfect trip to our lovely town.
Explore Bristol, Rhode Island
Small Town Charm
From quaint local shops to delicious dining Bristol, Ri welcomes all travelers. Whether you're interested in history, walking, biking, boating, outdoor activities, or cultural events, our curated recommendations will make for a perfect and safe welcoming trip for any visitor- solo, couples, families, weddings, history buffs, female travelers and anyone who wants to feel part of a small community.
Places to Stay
From our waterfront hotel, to our historic bed and breakfasts and the plentiful air b+b's in town, there are a lot of choices when it comes to where to stay in Bristol, RI. Check out our website for our vetted Air B+B's along with where the hotel and charming bed and breakfasts are located. Conveniently in town all in walking or biking or boating distance from all the action.
Things to do
Whether you like lots of activities, indoor or outdoor or a combination of both, there is always something going on in Bristol. Known for our oldest July 4th celebration in the country, from Flag Day to July 4th, our town lights up with concerts, parties, events and of course, our famous parade. But the rest of the year, we are always hopping with activity. Need help planning or finding? Info@explorebristolri.com
Events Calendar
Our calendar is chocked full, but this will never list every single thing going on because there is just too much to get on one calendar. Sign up for our mostly weekly Bristol Blast so you can find out the most current happenings for the upcoming week. Walking tours, saliboat rentals, lectures, concerts, author talks, art openings, there is something for every visitor in Bristol, RI.
You'll never be bored in Bristol.
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.....
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Visit one of our many museums
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Shop at the many boutiques in town.
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Take in a lecture at one of the museums.
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Enjoy delicious food at one of our many restaurants
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Bring or rent a bike and head to the EAST BAY BIKE PATH for a 14 mile coastal ride.
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Take a walking tour to learn more about the town.
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Explore the harbor on a boat tour or sail.
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Take a casual stroll around our historic streets.
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Go kayaking in our harbor.
Ready to see what our coastal town has to offer? Start planning your trip today. Email info@explorebristolri.com for more information..
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