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About Us

Explore Bristol RI is a volunteer tourism initiative to promote Bristol's abundant natural, historic and cultural resources so as to enhance economic vitality and make Bristol an even more desirable place to visit, shop, run a business, work and live.

     Bristol is an historic New England waterfront town located on a peninsula in Bristol Harbor. Steeped in history with a wide variety of arts, culture,  and natural resources while maintaining the authentic atmosphere of a small town community.

This effort is supported by the collaboration of people who love Bristol including economic and enthusiastic support from

The Town of Bristol and The Bristol Merchants Association. 

7 Engaging Things to Do in Bristol RI: Where Thanksgiving Began

    

Malerie Yolen-Cohen,

Getaway Mavens

"Many small American towns may boast that they bleed Red, White and Blue, but the little coastal town of Bristol RI really does. At least on its main street, where the center line isn’t white or double yellow, but striped in the colors of the American Flag."

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