Bristol Attractions
Located southwest of Hartford, Bristol (pop. 61,000) offers a range of attractions, both cultural and recreational. Page Park and Rockwell Park offer opportunities for swimming, skating, and other outdoor sports. There are also some interesting museums, such as the American Clock and Watch Museum and the Carousel Museum.
American Clock and Watch Museum
The American Clock & Watch Museum displays more than 3,000 watches and clocks dating back to the late 1500s. There are also recreations of an 1825 clock shop and an 1890 Victorian clock and watch store.
American Clock & Watch Museum
100 Maple Street
Bristol, CT 06010-5034
United States
100 Maple Street
Bristol, CT 06010-5034
United States
Phone 1 (860) 583-6070
Fax 1 (860) 583-1862
Hours
March 27 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center (closed)
ATTRACTION CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION - Trails are still accessible.
The Nature Center covers 70 acres which serves as a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. There are also nature trails and an interpretive center.
The Nature Center covers 70 acres which serves as a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. There are also nature trails and an interpretive center.
Lake Compounce Theme Park
Lake Compounce Theme Park offers a variety of rides and games. It is thought to be the oldest operating amusement park in the United States and is home to a 1927 wooden roller coaster and a 1911 carousel.
All values are in United States Dollars
Lake Compounce Theme Park
822 Lake Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
United States
822 Lake Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
United States
Phone 1 (860) 583-3300
Fax 1 (860) 585-9987
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close |
| Annual pass or membership | $ 79.99 |
| Adult | $ 34.99 |
| Child | $ 25.99 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 17.99 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
New England Carousel Museum
New England Carousel Museum displays a variety of carousel pieces, as well as a recreated carving shop.
All values are in United States Dollars
New England Carousel Museum
95 Riverside Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010-6312
United States
95 Riverside Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010-6312
United States
Phone 1 (860) 585-5411
Fax 1 (860) 314-0483
Hours
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 63 | $ 4.50 |
| Child 14 & under | $ 2.50 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
