Things to Do in Bristol, Rhode Island    

Quick Summary:

• Bristol, RI is one of New England's loveliest coastal getaways, located within Bristol County along the state's Atlantic Ocean coastline.
• The city is best known as the home of the United States' longest continually-celebrated Independence Day festivities, which date back to 1777 in the year following the country's Declaration of Independence.
• Visitors can enjoy Independence Day festivities at beautiful Colt State Park, which is located on the grounds of the estate of industrialist Samuel Colt.
• The lovely East Bay Bike Path stretches between the city and Providence, constructed along the path of an abandoned railroad right of way.