Bristol, RI
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Bristol, RI Real Estate

Bristol is nicknamed “America’s Most Patriotic Town” and home to the oldest Independence Day Parade in America. It has an incredible amount of preserved colonial history and is a well-known hub for sailing hobbyists. It’s a unique place, to say the least. The school system is highly regarded within the Rhode Island education system, with Mount Hope High School ranking in the top ten schools. Plus, there is A LOT to do here — great restaurants, plenty of outdoor activities, summer events, and access to Colt State Park. Bristol is also home to Roger Williams University, which plays a large factor in the thriving waterfront bar and restaurant scene.

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According to Realtor.com In January 2023, the median listing home price in Bristol, RI was $519K, trending up 4% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $310. The median home sold price was $550K.

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* Tax rate based per thousand - Sources: United States Census Bureau. 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. 17 March 2022. & Realtor.com

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Shopping & Things To Do

People who live in Bristol don’t have to travel far for their shopping needs. Route 136 has shopping plazas with Stop & Shop, CVS, Ocean State Job Lot, and several bank branches between Bristol and Warren. More options are along Route 6 in Seekonk or Somerset or further down Route 114 into Portsmouth and Middletown. The downtown area along Hope Street has consignment shops and small gift shops as well.

Recreation & Activities

Bristol 4th of July Celebration & Parade

Did you know that Bristol is home to the oldest and longest-running 4th of July Parade in the United States? That’s right — this small, seaside town floods with tens of thousands of people every third and fourth of July for an annual celebration, including summer concerts, giant fireworks show over the harbor and an all-day parade along Hope Street and High Street. Performers and marching bands from all over the country — literally! — come to participate in the parade and you can walk along the route or set up a spot to camp out and enjoy the festivities.

Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Dedicated to preserve the accomplishments of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, international and local maritime yachting history, showcasing special collections, restoration, and more. The museum contains over 500 yacht models, including eight America’s Cup defenders. The Hall of Fame chronicles the history of the boats that have competed in the America’s Cup since 1851.

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Coggeshall Farm Museum

A non-profit farm museum in Colt State Park. Located on 48 acres of land and features interpreters and authentic reenactments of farm life in the year 1799. You can buy fresh-made maple syrup and celebrate farm-to-table dishes at their annual fall Harvest Fair.

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Independence Park Summer Concerts

Starting on June 14th and ending on July 4th, Independence Park hosts weekend concerts on the main stage right on the water. Food trucks and concession stands set up along the park, and you can set up a chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the show.

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Town Common Summer Carnival

As part of the summer festivities, there a traveling carnival that sets up on the town common every year. It’s the perfect spot to bring the kids for carousel rides, carnival games, and deliciously fried doughboys.

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Musée Patamécanique

A private, by-reservation-only museum that delves into mind-twisting puzzles and curiosities seldom seen anywhere else in RI. The museum itself is shrouded in mystery and mystique, not giving away the contents of the museum but promising a fun, curious adventure into the unknown.

Restaurants & Nightlife

Bristol is one of the towns in the East Bay (outside of Newport) that has a strong nightlife scene. The waterfront area along Thames Street has several popular bars and restaurants. Roger Williams University plays a big part in the thriving bar scene due to the population of students in town. As far as dining, you have a great selection of seafood restaurants and local favorites spread throughout the downtown area, including diners, cafe’s, lunch spots, and more.

Recreation & Activities

Colt State Park

Colt State Park

widely known as one of the “gems” among Rhode Island’s state parks. There are miles of bike and walking trails and more than 500 acres of open, mix-use space and groomed lawns. There are 400+ picnic tables, a skate park, fishing ponds, a historical museum, and many playing fields for kids — basketball courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, hockey rinks, and more.

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Bristol Town Commons

located right in the center of Bristol’s historic downtown neighborhood. It’s surrounded on all sides by mixed-use artist studios (which used to be public schools) and beautiful churches. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, a small playground, a baseball field, and open spaces for outdoor activities and picnics.

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East Bay Bike Path

A 26-mile public bike path starts in Independence Park in Bristol and continues all the way to India Point Park in Providence. The Bristol portion of the bike path passes by the harbor, Colt State Park, and along the nature preserve spaces along the oceanfront.

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Audubon Society Environment Education Center

A state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Inside, explore interactive exhibits featuring local habitats. Outside, walking trails lead you toward Narragansett Bay over the beautiful boardwalk.

Schools & Education

Bristol and Warren have a regional public school department for the K – 12 grades. Hugh Cole Elementary and Kickemuit Middle School are in Warren right off Route 103. Mount Hope High School and three elementary schools are in Bristol. Mount Hope High School is the #6 public high school in Rhode Island, according to the US News & World Report. As a whole, the Bristol-Warren district serves approximately 3,200 students per year with a teaching staff of 300.

For detailed information about the Bristol-Warren School District, please visit their website

Great School Data

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Bristol & Warren based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

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Hugh Cole Elementary School

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Kickemuit Middle School

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Mt Hope High School

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Guiteras Elementary School

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Colt Andrews Elementary School

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Rockwell Elementary School

Colleges & Universities

Bristol is home to Roger Williams University, a private, four-year liberal arts university, and graduate school. The university enrolls approximately 3,800 undergraduate and 850 graduate students in eight schools. These schools offer more than 50 liberal arts majors and professional degrees, such as law, architecture, construction management, and historic preservation. The university has a student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and almost half of the classes offered have less than 20 students.

Transportation & Getting Around

There are only two main roads that pass through Bristol and connect it to surrounding towns and neighborhoods.

Route 114 (Hope Street) runs through the western side of town and makes up the “main street” running through historic downtown Bristol. This is where you’ll find the entranceway to Colt State Park, restaurants, small businesses, and Bristol’s beautiful harbor.

Route 136 (Metacom Avenue) runs parallel to Route 114 on the eastern side of Bristol. It’s typically the busier road of the two and has most of Bristol’s larger retail stores and shopping plazas. At the sound end just before the Mount Hope Bridge, Metacom Avenue passes by Roger Williams University.

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RIPTA Bus #60

RIPTA Bus number 60 passes through the East Bay townships from Providence to Newport with several stops along Route 114 in Bristol. Great way to save on travel costs and spend a day in Newport or travel into the city.

Ferry Transport

Prudence Island Ferry

Prudence Island Ferry provides daily transport to and from Prudence Island with car transport available. It’s the only ferry in RI that travels to Prudence regularly. The ferry also offer special event planning for corporate parties and sightseeing cruises.

Additional Transportation Information

Airport

Distance to T.F. Green Airport: 24.1 miles

Train Station

Distance to Providence Train Station: 8 miles

Government, City & Town Links

For more information on Bristol community events and government departments, please visit the official website at

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