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Bristol is a deep-water seaport town located on the east-central coast of Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,954. The historic town of Bristol is known for its' boat-building industry and tourism. The Bristol Waterfront Historic District contains many fine examples of Victorian architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town is home to several museums, including the 1816 Federal-style stone Bristol Courthouse/Statehouse on the edge of the Town Common. Mount Hope Farm is over 200 acres of historic buildings that date to the 1680s, along with woodlands, ponds, streams, meadows and pastures. The farm offers guests and visitors an environmental, historical and educational experience. In addition, walking trails on the farm wind around the property to Cove Cabin, an Adirondack style log cabin that provides a panoramic view of Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays. Other museums include the Bristol Art Museum, Coggeshall Farm Museum, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and Americas Cup Hall of Fame, and Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Recreational activities to enjoy in the area include biking along a scenic 14.5 mile paved trail, hiking along Narragansett Bay, boating, fishing, sailing and golf.

Surrounding areas: East Bay, Rhode Island (2.2 mi), Warren, Rhode Island (3.8 mi), Tiverton, Rhode Island (4.5 mi), Barrington, Rhode Island (4.9 mi), Prudence Island, Rhode Island (5.3 mi), Warwick, Rhode Island (7.9 mi), Portsmouth, Rhode Island (8.4 mi)

Bristol Vacation Rentals




Bristol Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites314 Boyd's LnPortsmouth, RI3.4 mi.(401) 683-1244
Quality Inn Fall River/somerset1878 Wilbur AveSomerset, MA5.2 mi.(508) 678-4545
Days Inn Fall River332 Milliken BlvdFall River, MA5.9 mi.(508) 676-1991
Swansea Motor Inn999 Gar HwySwansea, MA6.3 mi.(508) 675-7700
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/WarwickOne Thurber StWarwick, RI7.9 mi.(401) 734-9600
Sheraton Tara1850 PO RdWarwick, RI7.9 mi.(401) 738-4000
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport53 Old Bedford RdWestport, MA8.0 mi.(508) 675-8500
Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn45 Mink StSeekonk, MA8.7 mi.(508) ''6-4927
Best Western Fall River360 Airport RdFall River, MA9.4 mi.(508) 672-0011
Comfort Inn341 Highland AveSeekonk, MA9.4 mi.(508) 336-7900
4 D Motel1693 Gar HwySomerset, MA9.5 mi.(508) 678-9071
Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick2100 Post RdWarwick, RI9.6 mi.(401) 739-8888
Radisson Airport Hotel Providence2081 Post RdWarwick, RI9.6 mi.(401) 739-3000
Ramada Inn940 Forbes RdSeekonk, MA9.8 mi.(508) 336-7300
Econo Lodge1359 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.8 mi.(410) 849-2718
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites901 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI9.8 mi.(401) 736-5000
Extended Stay America1000 Warren AveEast Providence, RI10.0 mi.(401) 272-1661
Courtyard By Marriott55 Jefferson Park RdWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 467-6900
Fairfield Inn36 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 941-6600
Howard Johnson Lodge20 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 467-9800
Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick500 Kilvert StWarwick, RI10.2 mi.(401) 737-7100
Courtyard Marriott9 Commerce DrMiddletown, RI10.4 mi.(401) 849-8000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel268 Metro Center BlvdWarwick, RI10.4 mi.(401) 732-6667
Homewood Suites By Hilton33 International WayWarwick, RI10.4 mi.(401) 738-0008
Holiday Inn Express Middletown855 W Main RdMiddletown, RI10.5 mi.(401) 848-7128
Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings801 Greenwich AveWarwick, RI10.5 mi.(401) 732-6000
Johnson & Wales Inn213 Taunton AveSeekonk, MA10.9 mi.(508) 336-8700
Days Inn Of Newport425 E Main RdMiddletown, RI10.9 mi.(401) 846-3555
Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport317 W Main RdMiddletown, RI11.4 mi.(401) 848-6555
Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown351 W Main RdMiddletown, RI11.4 mi.(401) 849-2000
Residence Inn By Marriott Newport/Middletown Ri325 W Main RdMiddletown, RI11.4 mi.(401) 845-2005
Extended Stay America Providence Warwick245 W Natick RdWarwick, RI11.7 mi.(401) 732-2547
Motel 6249 Connell HwyNewport, RI11.8 mi.(401) 848-0600
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor220 India StProvidence, RI11.8 mi.(401) 272-5577
Newport Gateway Hotel31 W Main RdMiddletown, RI11.9 mi.(401) 847-2735
Extended Stay America1200 Division RdWest Warwick, RI12.0 mi.(401) 885-3161
Best Western Mainstay Inn151 Admiral Kalbfus RdNewport, RI12.1 mi.(401) 849-9880
Comfort Suites10 Keyes WayWest Warwick, RI12.3 mi.(401) 826-1800
Hotel Providence311 Westiminster StProvidence, RI12.7 mi.(401) 861-8000
Providence Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StProvidence, RI12.7 mi.(401) 421-0700
 
Bed & Breakfast
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI11.9 mi.(401) 841-0018
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA16.2 mi.(508) 226-6365

Bristol Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 4.37 in. -
February 39°F 22°F 3.45 in. -
March 47°F 30°F 4.43 in. -
April 58°F 39°F 4.16 in. -
May 68°F 48°F 3.66 in. -
June 77°F 57°F 3.38 in. -
July 82°F 64°F 3.17 in. -
August 80°F 62°F 3.90 in. -
September 73°F 54°F 3.70 in. -
October 62°F 43°F 3.69 in. -
November 52°F 35°F 4.40 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 4.14 in. -

Bristol Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located about 8 miles northwest of Bristol in Providence, Rhode Island, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 9 miles southwest of Bristol in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 49 miles northeast of Bristol in Boston, Massachusetts, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located around 51 miles northwest of Bristol in Worcester, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located about 54 miles north of Bristol in Bedford, Massachusetts, and finally the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 75 miles west of Bristol in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Bristol Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI26.5 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT48.5 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA67.4 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA72.6 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA74.5 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH75.9 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH76.9 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA83.7 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT86.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Westport Water SlideWestportMA11.9 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI15.6 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA28.7 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI35.7 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT36.0 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY89.5 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH99.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI 
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI1.4 mi.
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI3.3 mi.
Green Valley Country ClubPortsmouthRI5.4 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA5.4 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA5.7 mi.
Swansea Country ClubSwanseaMA5.9 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI7.6 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA9.1 mi.
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI9.2 mi.
East Greenwich Golf & Country ClubEast GreenwichRI9.6 mi.
Orchard Course at Newport National Golf ClubMiddletownRI9.6 mi.
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI10.6 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA11.3 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA11.3 mi.
Middlebrook Country ClubRehobothMA11.3 mi.
Sun Valley Golf CourseRehobothMA11.3 mi.
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI12.4 mi.
Triggs Memorial Golf CourseProvidenceRI12.4 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI12.6 mi.
Jamestown Golf CourseJamestownRI13.0 mi.
Rehoboth Country ClubRehobothMA13.2 mi.
North Kingstown Municipal Golf ClubNorth KingstownRI13.3 mi.
Woodland Greens & Country ClubNorth KingstownRI13.3 mi.
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI13.4 mi.
Rolling Greens Golf CourseNorth KingstownRI14.6 mi.
Allendale Country ClubNorth DartmouthMA15.4 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Golf CourseExeterRI15.5 mi.
Exeter Country ClubExeterRI16.2 mi.
Whaling City Golf Course at New BedfordNew BedfordMA17.6 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA61.9 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA63.0 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA78.4 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT83.4 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH89.6 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA100.4 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT100.8 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT104.3 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT104.3 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA105.2 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT107.0 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH107.7 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA113.6 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA119.8 mi.
 
State Parks
Colt State ParkRI2.1 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI6.3 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI7.7 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI8.6 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI8.7 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI9.5 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI11.5 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI12.0 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI12.1 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA12.6 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI14.1 mi. 
Fort Adams State ParkRI14.7 mi. 
Fort Wetherill State ParkRI15.1 mi. 
Ocean Drive State ParkRI16.3 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI16.4 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI17.0 mi. 
Demarest Lloyd Memorial State ParkMA18.3 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA20.5 mi. 
Dawley Memorial State ParkRI22.2 mi. 
Fishermans Memorial State ParkRI23.6 mi. 
 
Museums
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA6.0 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA6.0 mi.(History)
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI12.7 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI12.7 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI12.7 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI12.7 mi.(Children's)
Malbone EstateNewportRI13.2 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI13.2 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI13.2 mi.(Art)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI15.6 mi.(History)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA17.3 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI18.3 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA31.2 mi.(History)
Plimoth PlantationPlymouthMA36.4 mi.(History)
Cape Cod Childre's MuseumMashpeeMA40.5 mi.(Children's)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT40.7 mi.(History)
Benjamin Nye HomesteadEast SandwichMA42.2 mi.(History)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA42.5 mi.(Technology)
Mystic Seaport MuseumMysticCT42.6 mi.(History)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA42.8 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI12.7 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT42.6 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA48.3 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA48.3 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT106.5 mi.


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