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Often referred to as the 'Gem' of the State Parks System, Colt State Park is a 464-acre park on Poppasquash Neck in the township of Bristol that is home to one of the state’s most spectacular shorelines. One owned by industrialist Samuel P. Colt, the land is bordered by Narragansett Bay on the western side and boasts panoramic views of the bay and the ocean. The park features grassy lawns, curving drives, old stone walls, and six beautiful picnic groves with over 400 picnic tables for relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery. Other attractions in the park include manicured groves of fruit trees, lawns and flowering bushes, four miles of hiking and biking trails along the shoreline, a charming open-air chapel, a historical museum that showcases the history of the area, and ten large playing fields.

Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, Phone: 401-253-7482

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