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Bristol is located in Hartford County southwest of Hartford between Thomaston and New Britain along US Highway 6 near Cedar Swamp Pond. Bristol is part of the Hartford, Connecticut metro area.

Bristol started out as a small dock making town, but now it is the ninth biggest city in the state of Connecticut.

Once part of western Farmington it made up the parishes of New Cambridge and West Britain. Incortporated into a seperate town in June of 1785, the lawmakers in Hartford would choose Bristol as the new town's name.

Local sites and attractions include: The Pequabuck River, Brige Pond, Lake Compounce Theme Park, Fall Mountain Lake, and Cedar Swamp Pond.


History The New England Carousel Museum |
Wildlife Viewing Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center |

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02/23 Coming to The area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut" has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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