Blithewold Mansion, Bristol

Name: Blithewold Mansion
Address: 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, 02809-2902, United States
Telephone: +1 401-253-2707

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The Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is an arboretum of 13 hectares, located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island, midway between Newport and Providence, Rhode Island, on Bristol Harbor with views over Narragansett Bay. It includes a mansion, with a 4 hectares lawn and over 300 species of woody plants in its arboretum and gardens, including both native and exotic species. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°39'13"N, 71°15'57"W

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101 Ferry RdEstatesBristol 02809-2902 United States

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+1 401-253-2707

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Blithewold Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linden Place, Mount Hope Bridge, Musée Patamécanique, Bristol Ferry Light.

1.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Linden Place, Bristol
34 min walk • Linden Place mansion is a Federal-style mansion located in Bristol, Rhode Island. It was built in 1810 by slave trader, merchant, privateer and ship owner General George DeWolf and was designed by architect, Russell Warren.
1 miSE
Bridge
Mount Hope Bridge, Bristol
27 min walk • The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol and is part of Route 114.
1.2 miNW
Museum
Musée Patamécanique, Bristol
32 min walk • Musée Patamécanique is a private museum located in the Historical District of Bristol, Rhode Island. Founded in 2006 by Neil Barden Salley, it is open by appointment only to friends, colleagues, and occasionally to outside observers.
0.8 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol
21 min walk • Bristol Ferry Light is a historic lighthouse in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. It is located on the shores of Narragansett Bay at Bristol Point, the northern land point of Mount Hope Bay at the base of the Mount Hope Bridge.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol
19 min walk • The Herreshoff Marine Museum, located in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, is a maritime museum dedicated to the history of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, yachting, and the America's Cup.
1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Bristol County Jail, Bristol
31 min walk • Bristol County Jail is a historic jail at 48 Court Street in Bristol, Rhode Island and home to the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society.
1.3 miN
Museum, Military museum
Bristol Train of Artillery Museum, Bristol
33 min walk • Bristol Train of Artillery Museum is an armory museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, which is the meeting place of the Bristol Train of Artillery, a militia artillery unit of the Rhode Island Island State Militia and a member of the Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations.
1.1 miSW
Island
Hog Island
29 min walk • Hog Island is an American island in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. It lies at the entrance to the harbor of Bristol and is part of the town of Portsmouth.
1.4 miNW
41°40'17"N • 71°16'37"W
Rogers Free Library, Bristol
35 min walk • Library
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Bristol Waterfront Historic District, Bristol
30 min walk • The Bristol Waterfront Historic District is a historic district encompassing the original heart of Bristol, Rhode Island, which was laid out in 1680 by the town's original proprietors.
~1920 ftSE
Universities and schools
Roger Williams University, Bristol
10 min walk • Roger Williams University is a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The school enrolls over 5,000 students and employs over 480 academic staff.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Blithewold Mansion open?

Blithewold Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Blithewold Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol (7 min walk), Roger Williams University, Bristol (10 min walk), Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol (19 min walk), Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol (21 min walk).