Bristol, RI

Bristol is the historic county seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States. The community is established on the Pokanoket Wampanoag's ancestral lands. Bristol is the name of a deep-water seaport in the United Kingdom. Bristol has a population of 22,493 people according to the 2020 census. Boat construction and allied maritime sectors, manufacturing, and tourism are all major industries. The town's educational system is linked to that of Warren, a nearby town. Portuguese-Americans, largely from the Azores, and Italian-Americans are two prominent populations.

Bristol is a deep-water seaport located between Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay, about 15 miles from Providence and Newport. Kayaking in Bristol's protected port or searching for seashells at Bristol Town Beach are also popular activities for visitors to this popular boating town. Exploring Colt State Park and taking afternoon tea at Blithewold, a 19th-century mansion with 33 acres of grounds, are two more must-dos. Arrive in June or July for a taste of patriotism; Bristol hosts America's oldest Fourth of July parade and hosts a slew of other entertaining events leading up to the holiday.