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Bristol

Rhode Island, United States · North America

About Bristol

Bristol is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Warren, 26km from Ocean Drive (Newport).

Bristol is a town located in Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 22,795, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Bristol sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bristol to your route.

About Bristol

Juniper Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 24 Sherry Avenue in Bristol, Rhode Island founded by George R.Usher, James D'Wolf Perry, Byron Diman, Ambrose E. Burnside, James H. West, Charles H. R. Doringle, and Lemanuel W. Briggs. The original 22 acres (89,000 m2) were purchased from the descendants of Levi

Read more DeWolf, a local farmer and slave hauler, in 1855, and the cemetery corporation that owns it was chartered in January 1856. It is a fine example of the mid-19th century rural cemetery movement, with winding lanes and paths. The landscape was designed by Niles Bierragaard Schubarth, who had done similar work at other Rhode Island cemeteries. Its main entry is a massive stone gate built in 1876, and there is a gate house just inside, designed by Clifton A. Hall and constructed from granite quarried on site. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

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Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Rhode Island, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.6771 latitude, -71.2662 longitude.

What is the population of Bristol?

Bristol has a population of approximately 22,795 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
22,795
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Rhode Island
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.6771, -71.2662

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Bristol

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Newport Mansions

Opulent Gilded Age summer 'cottages' of America's wealthiest families lining the Newport Cliff Walk along the Rhode Island coast.

23 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Ocean Drive (Newport)

Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bristol

  • 26 kmOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bristol.

Warren

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 11,280

Tiverton

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 7,557

Ocean Grove

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 2,811

Barrington

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 16,669

Portsmouth

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 17,756

Fall River

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 94,000

Melville

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 1,320

Swansea

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 16,525

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