Bristol is a classic New England village, complete with tree-lined streets, a town green and waterfront parks - as well as gourmet restaurants that stand alongside lively pubs and whimsical shops. In the summer, local waterways come alive with swimmers and boaters, while thousands throng to the town's famous Independence Day parade, established in 1785. A half-hour north is Providence, a city of…, Boston , lie just an hour north, and , New York City, is only three hours south. Take a short drive east and you’ll find yourself among the magnificent sand bluffs and beaches of , Cape Cod, , stretching from , Hyannis, to , Provincetown, ; or onboard a ferry to the nearby islands of , Martha’s Vineyard, and , Nantucket, . Head west and you’ll be among the blue-green mountains of , The Berkshires, , home of acclaimed music, dance and art festivals such as , Tanglewood, . Just across the border in , Connecticut, are the renowned , Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, , as well as the entertainment and gaming attractions of , Mohegan Sun, and , Foxwoods, . Within easy reach to the north is , Maine, ’s vast and spectacular rocky coastline, dotted with lighthouses, islands and estuaries, summer lobster bakes, and the shopping Mecca that’s grown up around , L.L. Bean, in Freeport. , New Hampshire , and , Vermont , both offer rural getaways and imposing mountains with great hiking, world-class ski resorts and other exciting activities.
Type: Basic Page
