Colt State Park

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Colt State Park is a picturesque coastal gem nestled in the charming town of Bristol, Rhode Island. Spanning over 464 acres, this stunning park offers visitors the perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. With its lush greenery, serene waterfront views, and well-maintained walking trails, Colt State Park is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

One of the park's main attractions is the scenic East Bay Bike Path, which winds its way through Colt State Park, providing cyclists and walkers with breathtaking vistas of the Narragansett Bay. The park also features numerous picnic areas, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely outdoor lunch with family and friends. As you explore the park, keep an eye out for the charming stone bridges, historic buildings, and beautifully landscaped gardens that add to its allure.

In addition to its natural beauty, Colt State Park also offers a range of recreational amenities, including playgrounds, sports fields, and a popular fishing pier. Whether you're looking to enjoy a peaceful afternoon of birdwatching, engage in a friendly game of frisbee, or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere, Colt State Park has something for everyone.

For those interested in the park's history, there are several points of interest that offer insight into its past, including the picturesque stone walls that once marked the boundaries of the Colt family's estate. Visitors can also learn about the park's cultural significance through interpretive signage and educational programs.

Established: 1965 (59 years ago)Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°40'11"N, 71°18'3"W

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Rhode IslandUnited States

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Colt State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linden Place, Blithewold Mansion, Musée Patamécanique, Bristol Ferry Light.

1.3 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Linden Place, Bristol
33 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.
2.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Garden
Blithewold Mansion, Bristol
55 min walk • 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.
1.3 miE
Museum
Musée Patamécanique, Bristol
33 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.
2.8 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol
72 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.
1.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol
40 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.
4.3 miN
41°43'51"N • 71°16'55"W
2nd Story Theater, Warren
111 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.9 miNE
Cemetery
Juniper Hill Cemetery, Bristol
48 min walk • Juniper Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 24 Sherry Avenue in Bristol, Rhode Island founded by George R.Usher, James D'Wolf Perry, Byron Diman, Ambrose E. Burnside, James H. West, Charles H. R. Doringle, and Lemanuel W. Briggs.
~1590 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol
8 min walk • Coggeshall Farm Museum is a non-profit farm museum in Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.A. The eighteenth century coastal tenant farm is located on 48 acres of land in Bristol and features interpreters and authentic reenactments of farm life in the year 1799.
3.9 miS
Rustic bay island with no sidewalks
Prudence Island
99 min walk • Prudence Island is the third-largest island in Narragansett Bay in the state of Rhode Island and part of the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States. It is located near the geographical center of the bay.
1.3 miE
Museum, History museum
Bristol County Jail, Bristol
34 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.
1.4 miE
Museum, Military museum
Bristol Train of Artillery Museum, Bristol
37 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.