- 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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Exceptional gaming, entertainment and dining can be found at Twin River Casino. The casino features a wide selection of slot machines and table games, while the event center hosts an array of musical concerts, comedy shows and expos.
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Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
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The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
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51 Bedford St (Corner of Sixth St), New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Fire Museum is a locally run museum. Patrons can tour the museum and view the history of the trucks, memorabilia and the building itself. Children can dress up and slide down firefighter poles.
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Located in downtown New Bedford, Travessia Urban Winery makes wine with primarily Massachusetts-grown grapes. The winery, first opened in 2008, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tastings are available, and the Travessia Wine Club is free to join.
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Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
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684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
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The largest theatrical venue in New Bedford, Massachusetts is the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. It presents a full schedule of plays and concerts. The Zeiterion is as famous for its opulent interior as for the quality of its productions.
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Blackstone River State Park, Cumberland, RI
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Currently stretching over 10 miles, the Blackstone River Bikeway, is slated to extend a total of 48 miles from Rhode Island to Massachusetts. The flat, paved trail is perfect for biking, jogging, or blading while watching the birds and wildlife along the river.
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The Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, Rhode Island features music, dance and folk arts entertainment for Cumberland and the nearby surrounding area. The community performing arts center regularly features musical concerts and children's theatre.
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The Zeiterion Theatre is a performing arts venue that offers a number of different performances to the local community throughout the year. These include musicals, comedic performances, and dance productions, among others.
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18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.