Bristol (Rhode Island): See
1 Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, ☏ +1 401 253-2707. 10AM-5PM. An excellent piece of historic Bristol. An English-style mansion of 45 rooms, with 33 acres of lawns and vividly colorful gardens host to an impressive collection of flowers from around the world. However, it can be incredibly uncomfortable and hot walking around the gardens in the middle of the summer. $10, children under 15: free.
2 Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, ☏ +1 401-253-5000, fax: +1 401 253-6222. May-Oct 10AM-5PM. Yachting museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame. Dockage space is available at the Museum pier, reservations are recommended. $18 adult, $15 senior, $15 student, free under 10.
3 Mt. Hope Bridge. Mt. Hope Bridge was completed in 1920. It was built and owned by the Heffenreffer family. The family had plans to build and operate a horse race track across Mt. Hope Bay. The bridge was built in order for residents from Bristol to get to the racetrack, however they ran out of funds by the time the bridge was done being built.