- Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Rhode Island, features the top 417 nearby activities — including 189 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bristol, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Bristol, RI , followed by 404 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Providence, Fall River, New Bedford, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Smithfield, East Providence, Cumberland, Wakefield, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Dartmouth, Wickford, North Smithfield, Exeter, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Saunderstown
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Quaint bistro with red walls and checkered floors entices diners with farm-fresh dishes of house charcuterie, steak, and local seafood
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Pedego Electric Bikes Rhode Island offers 500 watt electric bicycles for sale or rent to take on self-guided tours, and have many bikes in their inventory including tandems. Rentals are by the hour or day.
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With a variety of sailing programs for all ages, East Bay Sailing Foundation aims to teach visitors basic boat handling skills. The foundation has racing programs where visitors can watch experienced sailors compete.
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A multipurpose sailing facility, Narragansett Sailing offers sailing lessons for sailors of all experience levels. The company also offers charter sailboats and mid-sized boats, and offers boat rentals and sales.
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A salt marsh with bordering upland field and wooded areas is preserved through the Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge. Visitors to the refuge can access hiking along trails through the area, photography opportunities, and bird watching.
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Located in a placid setting on north Aquidneck Island, the Brewers Sakonnet Marina offers a full range of boat-related services. The marina offers maintenance, repair, and storage for boats, as well as slips for boats in summer.
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At RI Shakespeare Company, visitors can attend performances of classic Shakespeare plays and Broadway musicals. During the holiday season, the company performs The Christmas Carol, a classic adaptation of a book from Charles Dickens.
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At the Newport Children's Theatre, guests can watch dramatic performances. The theatre company, which offers auditions for those who wish to get involved, also provides teen repertory and budding actor programs as well as Shakespeare and musical theatre summer camps.
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Dudek Bowling Alley is a family run nostalgic location established in 1934. The center is a popular hot spot for locals as well as visitors. Rock n' Bowl events, leagues, and birthday party services are also available.
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Run by a local arts foundation, Imago Gallery of Art & Fine Craft features new exhibits every calendar year. The gallery also hosts receptions and book discussions led by local artists.
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Established in 1975, 2nd Story Theatre, is a small regional playhouse catering to theater fans of all ages. Visitors to the 2nd Story can enjoy a bite to eat, and a drink from the bar downstairs before the show, plan your visit today.