Settled in 1631 on land purchased from
the Wampanoag Indians, Bristol,
Rhode Island is in many ways a quintessential
New England town.
With a population of about 25,000, and
with Roger Williams University as the single
largest employer, it is most emphatically
a college town as well, boasting excellent
restaurants and lively entertainment.
A blend of architectural styles spanning
three centuries lines beautiful historic
streets that welcome one of the most famous
annual Independence Day parades in the nation.
Nestled snugly into a well-protected harbor,
Bristol affords ample opportunity for sailing
and other water sports.
