Attractions in Bristol, Rhode Island

Historic Homes & Buildings

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum 401-253-2707
101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809
This property includes a forty-five-room mansion and thirty three acres of landscaped grounds and gardens; there are over two hundred fifty different kinds of trees and... more info map
Bristol County Statehouse 401-253-0015
260 High Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Located on the Edge of Town Common
This Federal-style stone building served as one of the five state houses that were used in rotation by the Rhode Island General Assembly; the first floor houses a school... more info map
Linden Place 401-253-0390
500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Bristol Historic District
This Federal period mansion was built for General George DeWolf and has hosted four U.S. presidents, was home to the great actress Ethel Barrymore, and was featured in... more info map
Mount Hope Farm 401-254-1745
250 Metacom Avenue (Route 136), Bristol, RI 02809
With over two 200 acres of fields, meadows, pastures, woodlands, ponds, streams and a medley of historic buildings, Mount Hope Farm, a landmark on the National Register... more info map

Bristol Historical and Preservation Society 401-253-7223
48 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Former Bristol County Jail
This organization offers a library and a vast collection of artifacts from Bristol's three hundred year history, and the curious may call for information and hours. more info map
Bristol Train of Artillery 401-253-2928
135 State Street, Bristol, RI 02809
This building houses a museum full of rare examples of military weapons, artifacts, shoulder arms, sabres, and other artifacts, as well as documents and other... more info map
Coggeshall Farm Museum 401-253-9062
1 Colt Drive; P.O. Box 562, Bristol, RI 02809
Adjacent to Colt State Park
This 48-acre living history museum depicts life on a late 17th century marsh farm. A variety of farm animals roam the grounds while cattle graze in the fields. One can... more info
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology 401-253-8388
300 Tower Street Off Route 136, Bristol, RI 02809
This museum houses artifacts from the native peoples of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, exploring the great richness and diversity of cultures to be found... more info
Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup 401-253-5000
1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Corner of Hope (Route 114) and Burnside Streets
The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame is "dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative... more info map

Audubon Society Environmental Education Center 401-245-7500
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
This interactive museum mirrors the ecosystem that surrounds it, and features wildlife exhibits, touch tanks, hands-on displays, a night time cornfield, and the exhibits... more info map

Bristol Historic Lantern Tours 401-410-0040
251 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Narrated lantern tours of Bristol's historic district. more info map