Bristol County (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county in Rhode Island, United States
About Bristol County (Rhode Island)
This small county was formed by the transfer of part of Bristol County, Massachusetts to the state of Rhode Island due to the long-standing border dispute. The county was originally part of Plymouth Colony, and named after its county seat, Bristol, Rhode Island. The new Rhode Island county was formed in 1746 with the towns of Barrington, Warren, and Bristol being recognized. Bristol County is located on the Narragansett Bay, directly between Providence and Newport allowing access to both the city and the beaches. Due to its location, Bristol County experiences all four seasons, with a long summer, scenic autumn and spring, and snowy winters. In the summer many residents go to the Newport, or the Cape, and during the winter, ski trips to Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire are only a few hour
Bristol County (Rhode Island) Travel Guide Sections
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