- 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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Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly called the Pilgrim Monument, is the third tallest statue in the country and supposedly, the world's largest solid granite structure. It was built in 1889 in memory of the first settlers here who were called Pilgrims or Forefathers.
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Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
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Brewster Gardens, also known as Elder Brewster Gardens, is a local park which runs along the length of the Town Brook. It contains numerous walking trails as well as a bronze statue ad a steel scuplture dedicated to the Pilgrims.
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A local historic cemetery, Burial Hill is believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in the country with many graves dating as far back as 17th-century. It is situated on the top of a hill an provides sweeping views of the harbor and the Plymouth Beach.
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Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
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Established in 1824, Pilgrim Hall Museum is America's oldest functioning public museum which features a collection of authentic Pilgrim artifacts such as paintings, portraits, weapons, furniture and much more.
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Nelson Memorial Park offers a range of activities for the entire family. The park features a playground and picnic area along with a splash pad, boat ramp and a bike path that follows the harbor.
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Martha's Vineyard, Herring Creek Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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Situated between two bodies of water, Lake Tashmoo Town Beach provides visitors with dual views of the ocean waters of Vineyard Sound and the lake. On the lake side, visitors can swim in the beach and explore the sand bar.
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130 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02361
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At Plymouth Visitor Information Center, visitors can obtain useful information about the local area such as directions, popular destinations and more.
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Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.