- TripBuzz found 346 things to do with kids in or near Bristol, Rhode Island, including 334 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Providence and Narragansett.
- From Bristol Town Beach to Colt State Park, the Bristol area offers 120 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Sailing, Bike Rentals and History Museums.
- Surrounded by waters, along with tourism, Bristol's main economy is that of marine or boat building. With well over twenty thousand residents, the city offers public beaches, and parks with picnic spaces, baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Tourists visiting this town can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and boating.
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Quaint bistro with red walls and checkered floors entices diners with farm-fresh dishes of house charcuterie, steak, and local seafood
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With a variety of shells and rocks on its shores, Bristol Town Beach provides a sandy beach for visitors to sunbathe and go swimming in. There is also a grass area with a playground and volleyball court.
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Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
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Situated on 48-acres, Coggeshall Farm Museum, is a living history farm in Rhode Island. Visitors can roll up their sleeves and learn about the rich agricultural history of the region through hands-on interactions and multi-sensory exhibits.
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Get some fresh air at Independence Park in the seaside town of Bristol. Bring a blanket and food for a picnic lunch, fly a kite, or toss a ball with a four-legged friend. There's even a waterfront path to sit and watch the boats.
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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, is a historic New England garden estate overlooking Narragansett Bay. The 45-room English-style mansion is filled with many of the original antique furniture pieces, family documents, and artifacts.
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With a variety of sailing programs for all ages, East Bay Sailing Foundation aims to teach visitors basic boat handling skills. The foundation has racing programs where visitors can watch experienced sailors compete.
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A multipurpose sailing facility, Narragansett Sailing offers sailing lessons for sailors of all experience levels. The company also offers charter sailboats and mid-sized boats, and offers boat rentals and sales.
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Yachting aficionados must plan a visit to Herreshoff Marine Museum and marvel at the collection of fine sailing vessels and America's Cup history and memorabilia. Open since 1971, the museum now displays over 60 boats.
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As one of Bristol's most popular event spaces, the Linden Place Mansion tells the history of the area through grand architecture and beautiful surrounding landscape. The mansion is available for guided walking tours and features a museum store where guests can buy replicated items from inside the home.
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Located in Bristol, Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame outlines the history of the America's Cup competition through its maritime displays. A sailing school is also featured at the site.