Located in the heart of historic, downtown Bristol, directly across from the popular wedding and event venue, Linden Place, designed by noted local architect Russell Warren. Linden Place also houses the Bristol Art Museum. Adjacent to the Warren designed historic facade of the Bristol Post Office, the Rogers Free Library and the magnificent white marble Colt School. One block from Bristol's beautiful working waterfront, Independence park and the Town Common.
In-Town attractions include the bayside Colt State Park, Blithewould Gardens and Arboretum, Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame, Mt. Hope Farm, the 18th Century Coggeshall Farm Museum, the East bay Bike Path which meanders up Narragansett Bay into Providence, the Town Common and a wide range of architectural masterpieces in colonial, federal, victorian, gilded age and modern styles.
Short ride across the Mt Hope Bridge to Aquidneck Island with its vineyards, walking trails, bird sanctuary, polo grounds, rugby and lacrosse fields, Newport's famed mansions and history, Cliff Walk, Tennis hall of Fame, Golf Courses and and an array of sandy beaches for surfing, fishing or sunbathing.
Fishing, sailing, bay and regional cruising, biking, and strolling, opportunities abound.
Local Universities include Roger Williams (Bristol), Salve Regina (Newport), Brown, Rhode island School of Design (RISD), Johnson and Wales, and Providence College all in Providence.
Great location for weddings, parties, family gatherings, reunions, special events, corporate gatherings, or some quiet time away.
You may also want to check out our other Bristol Homeaway/VRBO property, Walker's Landing, here: http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p423819vb
