- 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.
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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Kayaking enthusiasts count on Narrow River Kayaks for top-quality rental kayaks, safety gear, souvenirs and other accoutrements. The company also offers guided kayak tours of the Narrangansett Coast. Reeservations are recommended.
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Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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The Baha Brothers' Sandbar Grill seeks to bring Key West atmosphere to Taunton. It is a full-service pub and live music venue, featuring local, regional, and nationally touring acts on stage five nights a week.
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The Triboro Youth Theatre presents a variety of dramatic productions, all performed by actors between pre-school and high school age. The theater focuses on providing professional-level training and learning experiences for young actors.
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Located in a Beaux-Arts architectural building, Taunton Public Library offers visitors a wide variety of books, tapes, and DVDs to check out. The library hosts community events like summer movie nights, reading programs, and more.
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Located in Attleboro, Massachusetts, the Capron Park Zoo features approximately 100 animals in its menagerie. Some of the animals at the zoo include the kangaroo sloth bear, lemur and lion. Educational programs are also featured at the facility.
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Cornell Farm offers several hiking trails that extend westward from the farmstead through a pine and oak forest to the marshlands at the head of Little River. The farmland was passed down through 5 generations of the Cornell family.
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Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.