Bristol Attractions
The small town of Bristol is a pleasant spot to stop off and stay for a while. Located on the St Joseph River, the town is quaint and offers the visitors tree-lined streets along with several local parks that feature picnic sites and nature trails. The Elkhart Historical Museum is one of the town's major attractions and should not be missed. It is a nationally registered landmark.
Bonneyville Mill Park
Bonneyville Mill Park is located 4km / 2.5mi southeast of Bristol. This fine park is spread out over 223 acres of varied terrain. On site visitors will find 11.2km / 7mi of hiking trails, picnic facilities, fishing holes on the Elkhart River, and in the winter, cross country ski trails and sledding hills.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Elkhart County Historical Museum
The Elkhart County Historical Museum, located in Bristol, features over 20,000 items in its collection and 12 display rooms. The museum is housed in the Rush Memorial Center.
Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 West Vistula Street
Bristol, IN 46507-9489
United States
304 West Vistula Street
Bristol, IN 46507-9489
United States
Phone 1 (574) 848-4322
Fax 1 (574) 848-5703
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
