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Did you know that Bristol was a popular clock-making city during the 19th century?
Population: 61,353
Best Way to Travel: Car
#1 Thing to do: New England Carousel Museum
#2 Thing to do: Lake Compounce
#3 Thing to do: Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
Fun Fact: Lake Compounce is the America’s oldest still functioning theme park.
#1 Car Rental Company: Enterprise
.Bristol, a suburban city, is located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. In Bristol is the oldest functioning theme park. It is also called theBell City or the Mum City. Bristol was ranked as one of the best places where to live and is also a nice holiday location. Bristol is divided into several parts as Chippen Hill, Forestville and Edgewood.
Top attractions within Bristol
The Bristol Historical Society Museum, located in Bristol, is a venue where tourists will encounter historical items, very important for the community. The museum was built in 1894, it expanded in 1910 and has a Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style.
The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is an interesting attraction, mainly for your kids, as they will have the chance to admire many film monsters and figures. It is located in Bristol and the figures are made of wax, polymers and other materials that make them look real. Your kids will be able to see Count Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolf Man and many other interesting figures.
The American Clock & Watch Museum represents a special venue as there are not many horology museums in the United States. Situated in Bristol Connecticut, it houses many types of American clocks by many manufacturers dating from different times. There are also some watches from a lot of countries and many brand clocks catalogs.
The Bristol Mum Festival is a real joy to participate in. It is an annual festival that takes place in Bristol Connecticut and celebrates nice flowers, called Chrysanthemum. These flowers used to be one of the most important products of the town. The festival was first held in 1962, on 7th July. It has an important role for making the community stronger and includes parades, a gala, a carnival, Miss Mum Competition, so it is a cheerful event that will make you feel wonderful.
Other locations near Bristol
| Book At | Miles/km to Bristol | Directions to Bristol | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southington | 6/10 | Directions | 41.59649 | -72.8776 |
| Farmington | 7/11 | Directions | 41.71982 | -72.83204 |
| New Britain | 9/14 | Directions | 41.66121 | -72.77954 |
| Waterbury | 9/15 | Directions | 41.55815 | -73.0515 |
| Watertown | 10/16 | Directions | 41.60621 | -73.11817 |
| Avon | 11/18 | Directions | 41.80982 | -72.83065 |
| Newington | 12/19 | Directions | 41.69788 | -72.72371 |
| Meriden | 12/19 | Directions | 41.53815 | -72.80704 |
| Cheshire | 12/20 | Directions | 41.49899 | -72.90066 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | ||||
