Best points of interest near Bristol
40 points of interest · 40 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Bristol, Rhode Island — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 40 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bristol Train of Artillery Museum
0.3 mi away
The Bristol Train of Artillery Museum is located in Bristol, Rhode Island. Operated by the Bristol Train of Artillery, the museum showcases artillery and related military history…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#2
Bristol County Courthouse
0.4 mi away
The Bristol County Courthouse operates as a museum in Bristol, Rhode Island. Located at a modest elevation of 59 feet, this historic structure offers visitors insight into the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Museum
0.4 mi away
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Museum is located in Bristol, Rhode Island, at a modest elevation of 62 feet. This museum focuses on preserving and presenting the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Linden Place Museum
0.4 mi away
Linden Place Museum is a historic house museum located near Bristol in Rhode Island. Situated at a low elevation of 36 feet, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the region's…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Burnside Memorial Building
0.5 mi away
# Burnside Memorial Building The Burnside Memorial Building is a public facility located in Bristol, Rhode Island, near the coast at a low elevation of 52 feet. Visitors can learn…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Juniper Hill Cemetery
0.5 mi away
Juniper Hill Cemetery is a historic burial ground located near Bristol in Rhode Island at an elevation of 108 feet. Visitors will find a traditional cemetery landscape typical of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Herreshoff Marine Museum
0.9 mi away
Located near Bristol, Rhode Island, the Herreshoff Marine Museum showcases maritime history and naval design. Visitors can explore exhibits related to marine heritage at this…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
1.5 mi away
The Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is an arboretum of 13 hectares, located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island, midway between Newport and Providence, Rhode…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
1.9 mi away
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is located near Bristol in Rhode Island at a low elevation of 39 feet. This museum focuses on anthropological collections and research…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Bristol Ferry Light
2.4 mi away
Bristol Ferry Light is a lighthouse located near Bristol, Rhode Island. Situated at the entrance to Bristol Harbor, this navigational aid marks an important passage for maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Musselbed Shoals Light
2.8 mi away
Musselbed Shoals Light is a lighthouse located near Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Situated in coastal waters, it marks an important navigational point for mariners in the area…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Hog Island Shoal Light
3.0 mi away
Hog Island Shoal Light is a lighthouse located near Portsmouth in Rhode Island. Situated in Narragansett Bay, this navigational beacon marks an important waterway for boaters in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Charles W. Greene Museum
3.7 mi away
The Charles W. Greene Museum is located near Barrington in Rhode Island at a low elevation of 39 feet. This museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore exhibits related to…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Bristol
The Bristol area has 40 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Bristol
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.