- 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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1776 Revolution Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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Built as a mansion in 1773, today The Varnum House Museum is furnished with period furniture from the Revolutionary era and features many historic artifacts. The museum retains regular hours in the summer and is otherwise open by appointment.
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Presenting some of the most popular titles in theatre, Ocean State Theatre Company is one of the most popular entertainment venues of Warwick. The theatre features a selection of popular musicals and stage plays throughout the year, supporting and promoting local talent.
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Recognized as a Jewish burial place, Lincoln Park Cemetery is a rich part of Warwick's history. Going back well over 100 years, there are many community leaders and prominent residents buried here.
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Windmill Cottage is a historic house and former windmill. It was home to George Washington Greene, a former American consul to Rome and historian. It was purchased for Greene by his friend, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Quonset Air Museum stands to preserve the rich history of Rhode Island aviation. The museum features an extensive vintage plane collection as well as drones, missiles and other small artifacts.
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1347 Roger WIlliams Way, North Kingstown, RI
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Board the 400-passenger catamaran and shove off on a 30-mile sightseeing adventure when you take the Rhode Island Bay Lighthouse Cruise. From the water, you will see 10 lighthouses, beautiful islands and shorefront mansions.
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1347 Roger Willams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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The Vineyard Fast Ferry offers comfortable and speedy rides to Martha's Vineyard from North Kingstown. The luxurious ferry offers indoor, air-conditioned seating or sundeck seating and a full service drink and snack bar.
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1347 Roger WIlliams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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Rhode Island Bay Cruises offers narrated cruises with various themes and emphases. Cruises will include lighthouse views, harbor tours, and historic attractions, and other scenic area features, and are narrated by experienced guides.
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The Cape Verdean Museum features collections of crafts, maps, photos, and artifacts from around the world. Exhibits include those on immigration, music and the arts, whaling, slavery, and Cape Verdean Independence, among others.
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Located on a family farm that was founded in 1863 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, Greenvale Vineyards is a small producer of exceptional wines. Come in for a tasting, tour the vineyards, or enjoy a picnic on the grounds.