- Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Rhode Island, features the top 417 nearby activities — including 189 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bristol, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Bristol, RI , followed by 404 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Providence, Fall River, New Bedford, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Smithfield, East Providence, Cumberland, Wakefield, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Dartmouth, Wickford, North Smithfield, Exeter, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Saunderstown
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28 acres of wildlife refuge surrounds environmental education center with exhibits & seasonal events, plus 16 refuges across Rhode Island
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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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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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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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Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
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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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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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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.
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Spanning 210.9-acres of land, Patience Island is best known for being the fourth-largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by private boat.
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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.