- TripBuzz found 346 things to do with kids in or near Bristol, Rhode Island, including 334 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Providence and Narragansett.
- From Bristol Town Beach to Colt State Park, the Bristol area offers 120 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Sailing, Bike Rentals and History Museums.
- Surrounded by waters, along with tourism, Bristol's main economy is that of marine or boat building. With well over twenty thousand residents, the city offers public beaches, and parks with picnic spaces, baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Tourists visiting this town can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and boating.
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Residing on the east bank of the Sakonnet River, Sapowet Management Area is a small wildlife preserve. The preserve features hiking trails and a variety of wildlife including herons, egrets, and ospreys.
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The Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is a peaceful 50 acre woodland and salt marsh with trails and blinds for observation and photography of local wildlife. Frequent birds sighted include the Snowy and Great Egret and Glossy Ibis.
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The Loof Carousel at Crescent Park was built in 1895 by renowned carousel creator, Charles I.D. Loof. Featuring 62 hand-carved figures, chariots, and stunning glassware and mirrors, this carousel is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
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The Driscoll Skating Rink is a local center for entertainment, fitness, and development. Programs include skating lessons for beginners, hockey leagues, figure skating, shows on ice, and open skating for the public.
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Warwick, Rhode Island is home to the Buttonwoods City Park. Its amenities include picnic tables, flush toilets, miles of bike trails and three baseball diamonds. The diamonds must be reserved in advance.
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Providing ice skating facilities to the public, Thayer Ice Arena also offers league ice hockey games as well. Facilities located at the site include two ice rinks and a pool.
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Grinnell's Beach is a family oriented beach on the Sakonnet River. Grinnell's offers swimming, fishing, hiking or picnicking and provides both picnic tables and benches. There are also lifeguards on duty at this beach.
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Stairs provide access to Sea Street Beach in Dennis Port. Along with sand and a boardwalk, the beach offers waters that are ideal for activities such as swimming and kayaking.
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Located along the water, Warwick City Park can be used for swimming, baseball, basketball, hiking, biking and bird watching. The park provides beach access, a children's playground, three miles of paved trails, a dog park and picnic areas.
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With views overlooking the Narraganset Bay, Sabin Point Park is a 4-acre park that offers a number of amenities to its visitors. Visitors to the park commonly view the sunset over the bay or walk through on the walking trails.