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East Bay

Bristol County, Rhode Island

Comprised of the towns of Bristol, Warren and Barrington, the East Bay section of Rhode Island is quintessential New England. Bristol is best known for hosting the Annual Fourth of July Celebration which was established in 1785 and is the oldest continuous celebration in the United States.  It also features boutique-lined streets, beautiful coastlines, delicious dining, and splendid history. Colt State Park and the East Bay Bike Path are two swoon-worthy attractions that lure visitors and locals who want to pedal or play.

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Featured events

Becorns! Art, Nature, and Play Come Together in David Bird’s Becorns
May 14

Becorns! Art, Nature, and Play Come Together in David Bird’s Becorns

Blithewold: Daffodil Days
May 14

Blithewold: Daffodil Days

Music at Sunset Concert Series: The DMB Project
May 14

Music at Sunset Concert Series: The DMB Project

Outdoor Yoga Series at Blithewold
May 14

Outdoor Yoga Series at Blithewold

Ticket to Dine Restaurant Event
May 14

Ticket to Dine Restaurant Event

Bristol State Street Fair & Arts Festival
May 15

Bristol State Street Fair & Arts Festival

Mount Hope Farmers Market
May 15

Mount Hope Farmers Market

Summer Farmers Market
May 15

Summer Farmers Market

Evening Outdoor Yoga Series at Blithewold
May 17

Evening Outdoor Yoga Series at Blithewold

“Botanical Watercolor Outdoors” with Elizabeth O'Connell
May 17

“Botanical Watercolor Outdoors” with Elizabeth O'Connell

Music at Sunset Concert Series: Roger Ceresi Band
May 19

Music at Sunset Concert Series: Roger Ceresi Band

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
May 19

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks

Nature Drawing at Blithewold
May 20

Nature Drawing at Blithewold

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: The Great Lawn
May 20

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: The Great Lawn

Tea and Scones
May 20

Tea and Scones

Heirloom Fashion Talk with Curator Margaret Whitehead
May 21

Heirloom Fashion Talk with Curator Margaret Whitehead

Warren Movie Nights at the Drive-In
May 21

Warren Movie Nights at the Drive-In

Tea and Scones
May 24

Tea and Scones

“Paintings that Come Alive” with Linda Richichi
May 24

“Paintings that Come Alive” with Linda Richichi

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: The Great Lawn
May 26

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: The Great Lawn

Art Night Bristol Warren with Michael "Ike" Dodge: Meet the Artist!
May 27

Art Night Bristol Warren with Michael "Ike" Dodge: Meet the Artist!

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: Flowers in Pencil and Chalk
May 27

Nature Drawing at Blithewold: Flowers in Pencil and Chalk

Soul Flower Series
Jun 01

Soul Flower Series

Music at Sunset Concert Series: The Prime Time Players ft. Chelley Knight
Jun 02

Music at Sunset Concert Series: The Prime Time Players ft. Chelley Knight

“Tapestry Weaving on a Small Frame Loom” with Linda Rhynard
Jun 07

“Tapestry Weaving on a Small Frame Loom” with Linda Rhynard

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Stay in Bristol

Bradford Dimond Norris House

Bristol Harbor Inn

The Inn at Mount Hope Farm

Mount Hope Farm

Point Pleasant Inn & Resort

Sailor's Loft

Walkers Landing B&B

William's Grant Inn

Bristol day trips & itineraries

Ocean State Biking Adventure

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Dec 19
America's Most Patriotic Town
Chicago Tribune says mark your calendars for the 4th of July. Read the reference here.
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Lisa Raiola Hope & Main
Dec 12
Local Food Businessess Are Growing!
Livability explores the benefits of shared kitchen spaces and building businesses. Read the full story here.
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The Graduate-Providence
Oct 29
Easy, Funfilled Three Day Vacation!
StyleBluePrint details the perfect three day vacation in Rhode Island. Read the full story here.
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East Bay Bike Path-Bristol County
Jun 19
The New York Post Talks Secret East Coast Beach Towns
The New York Post counts Westerly and Bristol on its list of secret East Coast beach towns. Read more.
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