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May
67°F 19°C
46°F 7°C
4 in 9 cm
Jun
76°F 24°C
56°F 13°C
3 in 8 cm
Jul
81°F 27°C
61°F 16°C
2 in 5 cm
Aug
79°F 26°C
61°F 16°C
2 in 6 cm
Sep
72°F 22°C
53°F 11°C
3 in 9 cm
Oct
59°F 15°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 6 cm
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Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce
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#1 of 5 attractions in Bristol
4 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: With over 402 acres of fun, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, welcoming... more » Owner description: With over 402 acres of fun, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, welcoming families since 1846. Lake Compounce has ten cozy catering pavilions and plenty of room to host your next birthday, party, family reunion, and corporate event! Lake Compounce combines unique and exciting thrill rides and coasters for all ages with a full-sized water park—all for one low price. As the park continues to delight families from all around the New England area and beyond, the balance of evolution and tradition continues to play an important role at the nation’s first amusement park. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
American Clock and Watch Museum
American Clock and Watch Museum
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#2 of 5 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Join us for a fascinating trip back in time. Learn about American clock & watchmaking with particular emphasis on... more » Owner description: Join us for a fascinating trip back in time. Learn about American clock & watchmaking with particular emphasis on Connecticut, once the clock capital of country. Over 1500 timekeepers are on display and many chime & strike on the hour. The museum holds the largest display of American clocks and watches in the world! A special exhibit for 2012 entitled "TV, War & Cinderella" (opens April 14) celebrates some local and national events of the early 1950s and their impact on the clock and watch industry. 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the museum as a cultural destination in Connecticut. Located in the historic "Federal Hill" district of Bristol, the museum is housed in an 1801 home with an authentic American sundial garden. The museum gift shop has a wide variety of horological and mechanical products. The museum is open April 14 to December 2, 2012, from 10-5 daily. ACWM members- FREE, Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children 8-17 $3, Children under 8- FREE. Group tour rates available. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
New England Carousel Museum
New England Carousel Museum
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#3 of 5 attractions in Bristol
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
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#4 of 5 attractions in Bristol
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Figure of actor Bela Lugosi as "Count Dracula" at The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Bristol, CT. Open weekends... more » Owner description: Figure of actor Bela Lugosi as "Count Dracula" at The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Bristol, CT. Open weekends during October, since 1966 « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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