Things To Do
Rhode Island is a small state with a rich history and LOTS to see and do. Bristol is a coastal town full of great restaurants, scenic streets, and historic landmarks. It has a direct history to both King Philip's and Revolutionary Wars, and is home to the nation's oldest 4th of July parade (complete with red, white, and blue center line traffic stripes)! Providence is an easy drive away as well as the beaches and mansions of Newport. Below are our favorite places in the area. It's the perfect place to kick off summer 2024!
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Gilded Age Mansion with botanical gardens.
Bristol Sunset Cafe
499 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 Great place in town for breakfast or lunch.
The Beehive Cafe
10 Franklin Street, Bristol, RI 02809 Another very tasty Breakfast/Lunch spot
Linden Place
500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 Federalist style mansion in the heart of Bristol. Now a museum.
Herreshoff Marine Museum
1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809 A museum dedicated to Yachting and the America's Cup. Also offers sailing rentals and lessons.
Pivotal Brewing Company
500 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809 A brewery offering craft beers and games, located in a town center next to an excellent pizza kitchen and vegan friendly restaurant.
Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront
335 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885 Sea side eatery with "The Best Lobster Rolls" Megan has ever had.
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Historic and Iconic, tours available at Mansions belonging to the Vanderbilts, Astors, and more.
Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840 Beautiful and scenic, Kevin would often visit as a kid.
Tennis Hall of Fame Tennis Center
19 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840 Yes, the Tennis Hall of Fame is in Newport!
Colt State Park
A short bike ride from the MacLean house, a beautiful coastline state park.
Battleship Cove
WW2 buffs are sure to love this Museum complex. with a PT boat museum, WW2 era submarine, Cold War era destroyer, and the battleship USS Massachusetts.