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Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT
Population: 60,062

  
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Amusements

Berkshire Balloons P.O. Box 706, Southington, CT 06489, Central Connecticut and Farmington River Valley, 203-250-8441, Enjoy our daily hot-air balloon flights over Central Connecticut, Farmington and Housatonic river valleys, and the Litchfield Hills, weather permitting. more...

Lake Compounce Theme Park 822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-583-3300, A family theme park with many rides and attractions for the whole family including the Anchor Bay Water Park. more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Stanley-Whitman House (circa 1720) 37 High Street Farmington, Farmington, CT 06032, 860-677-9222, One of the best known examples of early New England framed architecture. There are period furnishings, dooryard garden, exhibits, and gift shop. more... map


Museums & Galleries

American Clock and Watch Museum 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-583-6070, The history of Connecticut's clock making with the finest collection of American manufactured clocks and watches on public display and many foreign ones. more... map

Barnes Museum 85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489, 860-628-5426, Home of a prominent local family for more than a century. Beautiful original furnishings with a historical and genealogical library inside. more... map

Carousel Museum of New England 95 Riverside Avenue, Route 72, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-585-5411, Houses one of the largest collections of antique carousel pieces in the country. more...

Family Center, The 47 Upson Street, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-583-1679, Museum offering many activities and programs for children of all ages in a safe and nurturing environment where children and families can reach their highest potential. more...

H.C Barnes Memorial Nature Center 175 Shrub Road, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-589-6082, A 70-acre nature center with many trails, interpretive center, nature library, animal exhibits, and gift shop. map

Hill-Stead Museum 35 Mountain Road, Farmington, CT 06032, 860-677-4787, A National Historic Landmark. Colonial Revival-style house set on 150 acres with Beatrix Farrand-designed sunken garden. more... map

Silver Screen Movie Museum and Archive 90 Battle Street, Bristol, CT 06010, Museum containing displays of costume and set design, prop making, the make up process, and animation technologies including the original Witch's Dungeon House Of Wax.  more...


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