Bristol, Warren, Barrington, RI
Bristol, Rhode Island is a quintessential New England waterfront town steeped rich in history since its inception in 1680. The town center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, with its unwavering commitment to preservation, Bristol continues to maintain the picture-perfect charm of a historic port town. The well-preserved waterfront district contains the commercial enterprises, civic buildings, churches, mills, sailors' shacks and slave-traders' mansions that tell the history of Bristol's development.
Bristol is situated on a peninsula with Narragansett Bay on its west and Mount Hope Bay on its east. The town has an area of about 20 square miles pretty equally divided by land and water. Bristol's harbor is home to over 800 boat moorings and the major industries include boat building and related marine industries, manufacturing and tourism. Sailing and shipbuilding have played an important role in the life of Bristol since the 17th century. It is home to Herreshoff Manufacturing Company (HMC), well known for producing superb sailing and power vessels among which are eight America's Cup Defenders. The Herreshoff Marine Museum is a maritime museum dedicated to the history of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, yachting, and the America's Cup. Bristol is home to eight fine museums and Roger Williams University (RWU). RWU is located on the southernmost tip of Bristol overlooking Mount Hope Bay and offers a full program of study which includes Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, Architecture and a School of Law.
Two notable parks and gardens include Colt State Park and Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum. Colt State Park occupies 464 acres and includes trails, picnic groves, open land to relax or fly a kite, public boat ramps, an observation tower and an open air Chapel by the Sea. The east bay bike path runs through the park, connecting Bristol and the Mount Hope Bridge, East Providence, Providence and the Washington Bridge. Blithewold mansion gardens are located on Bristol Harbor with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay. It includes a mansion, with a nearly 10 acre lawn and over 300 species of plants in its arboretum and gardens, including both native and exotic species.
Bristol holds the distinction of having the oldest Fourth of July Celebration in America. The Celebration, first held in 1785, was started by Bristolians who actually took part in the Revolutionary War. Bristol's original enthusiasm in celebrating Independence Day was nurtured by extreme hardships suffered during the Revolution. This dedication continues today as Bristol becomes arguably the most patriotic town in America during the three-week Celebration which culminates in the gala Parade on Independence Day and is eagerly watched by over 200,000 people.
Locals and visitors come to enjoy Bristol's history and parks, stroll along its waterfront, shop in its many stores, browse art galleries and enjoy many locally owned and operated restaurants. Bristol's tiny neighbor to the north is Warren. Founded in 1668, Warren is less than 9 square miles and part of the vibrant east bay bike path.
Warren boasts a vibrant arts district, a walkable downtown village and a historic working waterfront. Noted in Rhode Island Monthly magazine as an up and coming area of Rhode Island with a 'medley of shops- something for every taste, style and budget.'
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Colt State Park occupies 464 acres and includes trails, open land to relax or fly a kite, public boat ramps, an observation tower and an open air Chapel by the Sea. The western border of the park is an open view onto Narragansett Bay. The park is open year round and offers 4 miles of bicycle trails that pass along the Bay, through acres of beautiful lawns, past carefully groomed flowering trees and picnic groves.
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Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum is located on Bristol Harbor with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay. It includes a 45 room English style manor mansion filled with the Van Wickle family heirlooms. Surrounding the mansion is a nearly 10 acre lawn with over 300 species of plants in its arboretum and gardens, including both native and exotic species. Blithewold was ranked by Yankee Magazine as one of the five best public gardens in New England.
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Bristol is a quintessential New England waterfront town steeped rich in history since its inception in 1680. Hope Street is the hub of the town center. It boasts eclectic New England specialty shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. The town center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The well preserved also Hope Street is also home to the commercial enterprises, civic buildings, churches, mils, sailors' shacks and slave trader mansions that tell the story of her development.
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2nd Story Theatre is both a performing arts theatre and an actor's workshop studio. It offers intense training and study for those wishing to enter the theatre as a vocation. 2nd story is a professional non-union company. They have high artistic standards for excellence in the production of great plays. 2nd Story is a casual theatre with an intimate setting in the heart of Rhode Island's East Bay.
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