Bristol (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Rhode Island, United States
About Bristol (Rhode Island)
Bristol is a small and historic Rhode Island town with a population of about 23,000. Approximately20.6sqmi (53km)including water, Bristol is a beautiful town right on the water that was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, and was named afterBristol, England. The town was eventually sold after 1685 to four Boston investors: Byfield, Wally, Oliver and Burton, three of whom went on to have schools named after them. By the late 1700s, Bristol was a major nexus for the slave trade and was home to some of the richest men in the country. One famous family who participated in the slave trade were the DeWolf Colts, who lived in Bristol's Linden Place Mansion. As well, Colt School, next door to Linden Place and constructed largely from marble, was built and donated to the town as a memorial to Theodo
Top Attractions in Bristol (Rhode Island)
Explore the best things to see and do in Bristol (Rhode Island):
- ★Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- ★Coggeshall Farm
- ★Colt State Park
- ★East Bay Bike Path
- ★Herreshoff Marine Museum
- ★Juniper Hill Cemetery
- ★Mt. Hope Bridge
- ★Mt. Hope Farm
Where to Eat in Bristol (Rhode Island)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bristol Bagel Works
- 🍴Bristol House of Pizza
- 🍴Cafe Central & Restaurant
- 🍴Classic Pizza
- 🍴DeWolf Tavern
- 🍴Green Eggs
Where to Stay in Bristol (Rhode Island)
- 🏨Bradford-Dimond-Norris House
- 🏨Bristol Harbor Inn at Thames Street Landing
- 🏨Mt Hope Farm
Bristol (Rhode Island) Travel Guide Sections
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