The City of Bristol, CT
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Bristol is a popular city in the state of Connecticut with a total of 61,027 residents living there. Bristol is ranked as the ninth most populated city in Connecticut and the 503rd most populated city in the United States, and is located in Hartford County. The largest nearby city to Bristol is Springfield, approximately 40 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Bristol, including Sun Fat, Boston Market Catering, Subway, M G Pizza & Wings and Burger King. For a larger selection of Bristol restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Bristol Museums, Amusement Parks and/or Golf Courses, including the Lake Compounce, Farmingbury Hills Golf Club, American Clock & Watch Museum, Bristol Historical Society Museum and Lock Museum of America. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Bristol please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 5 airports are located in or near Bristol:
- Hartford - Brainard Airport (HFD)
- Hartford Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL)
- Tweed - New Haven Regional Airport (HVN)
- Waterbury - Oxford Airport (OXC)
- Westfield Barnes Municipal Airport (BAF)
Bristol, Connecticut Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Bristol
In the month of December, Bristol experiences an average high temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.99 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Bristol with daytime temperatures averaging 79 degrees in the summer, and 38 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Bristol to receive an average of 3.86 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.59 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 100 degrees in the summer and as low as -18 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Bristol should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
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Bristol, Connecticut Attractions
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Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden - Bethlehem, Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden is a historic house on Main Street North and West Street in Bethlehem, Connecticut. It was built in 1760 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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Black Course at D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course - Fairfield, The Black Course at D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Connecticut. Built in 1934, this Fairfield course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 203-373-5911. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2390 Easton Tnpk, Fairfield, CT 6432
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Blue Fox Run Golf Club - Avon, The Blue Fox Run Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Hartford County Connecticut. Built in 1976, this Avon course designed by Joseph Brunoli is open mar 15 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 860-678-1679. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda short required.
Address: 65 Nod Rd, Avon, CT 6001
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Blue/Red Course at Stanley Municipal Golf Course - New Britain, The Blue/Red Course at Stanley Municipal Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Hartford County Connecticut. Built in 1931, this New Britain course designed by Robert J. Ross is open apr 1 to dec 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 860-827-8144. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 245 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 6053
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Boothe Memorial Park and Museum - Stratford, Boothe Memorial Park and Museum sits on a 32-acre site in the Putney section of Stratford, Connecticut. Built about 1840 and remodeled in 1914, it is said to be "The Oldest Homestead in America," since it sits on the foundations of a 1663 house, and has been continuously occupied. Circa 1914 two brothers, David Beach Boothe and Stephen Nichols Boothe, created the Boothe Memorial Museum which maintains a collection of twenty architecturally unique buildings.
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Bristol Historical Society Museum - Bristol, The Bristol Historical Society Museum, located in Bristol, Connecticut, is a museum dedicated to the promotion of interest in Bristol history and encouraging an appreciation for its importance. The Bristol Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets significant historical resources to enhance the present community and provide a historical context for future growth.
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Buena Vista Golf Course - West Hartford, The Buena Vista Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Hartford County Connecticut. Built in 1950, this West Hartford course is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 860-521-7359. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 37 Buena Vista Rd, West Hartford, CT 6107
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Butler-McCook Homestead - Hartford, The Butler-McCook Homestead was built in 1782. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
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Buttolph-Williams House - Wethersfield, Buttolph-Williams House, built in 1711, is one of the oldest surviving homes in Wethersfield, Connecticut. This early 18th century house exemplifies the traditional style of the pioneering Puritan settlers. The house has diamond-paned casement windows and weathered and blackened clapboards. The house plays a role in the Newbery Medal-winning book The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
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Candlewood Valley Country Club - New Milford, The Candlewood Valley Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Litchfield County Connecticut. Built in 1955, this New Milford course is open apr 1 to dec 20. For tee time information call the pro shop at 860-354-9359. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 6776
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Bristol, Connecticut Hotels
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Bristol, Connecticut Restaurants
This is a list of Bristol Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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