Bristol County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake surrounded by trees and a forest.
A large naval ship with multiple gun turrets and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A large naval ship docked at a port with dense greenery in the foreground.
A cooling tower and a lighthouse by the water.
A frog in water with reflections of light and foliage.

Popular cities in Bristol County

A marina with several fishing boats docked, including a prominent red and white vessel.
New Bedford
Known for Ports, Museums and Boating
Love whale watching, live music and art? Get away to New Bedford!

Reasons to visit

  • New Bedford Whaling Museum
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo
  • New Bedford Art Museum
A large naval ship docked under a bridge at sunset.
Fall River
Known for Friendly people, Rivers and Live music
Love rivers, live music and football? Get away to Fall River!

Reasons to visit

  • Battleship Cove
  • Fall River Historical Society
  • USS Massachusetts
A river with a stone wall on one side and a wooden house with a balcony on the other.
Westport
Known for Friendly people, Rivers and Family-friendly
Westport is calling! Discover its ruins, riverfront, wineries and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Horseneck Beach State Reservation
  • Gooseberry Island
A calm lake at sunset with a forested shoreline and a distant city skyline.
Seekonk
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Seekonk awaits: its dining, university life, island views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
A mountain landscape with rocky outcrops and dense forest.
Mansfield
Known for Live music, Theatres and Budget
Upscale Mansfield awaits: its basketball, live music, theatre and more!
A town with historic buildings, a parking lot, and autumn foliage in the background.
North Attleboro
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Business
Explore North Attleboro: its sledging, kayaking, opera and more!

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