There are four museums that attract thousands of visitors every year. If you’re one of the many visitors to this fine city, be sure to include every museum to learn the most you can about this city in the most interactive way. The Imagine Nation Museum is a museum for children and families with interactive exhibits that encourages people to investigate and be curious! The American Clock and Watch Museum is an equally interesting attraction where you can take a fascinating trip back in time. Learn about American clocks and watchmaking with emphasis on Connecticut, the former clock capital of the United States. When in this museum, you’ll enjoy one of the largest displays of American clocks and watches in the world. This museum is located in the historic Federal Hill district of Bristol, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Federal Hill is known for a large number of historic homes from a wide range of architectural styles.
After visiting the New England Carousel Museum and the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum, enjoy the outdoors by visiting the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center and Lake Compounce and Crocodile Cove. The Nature Center has a number of loop trails that pass through mountain laurel groves and even a beautiful stream. In fact, one of the trails connects to the Tunxis Mainline Trail, which is part of the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail. The Lake Compounce and Crocodile Cove is more an amusement park than it is the great outdoors. It is home to one of the top-rated wooden roller coasters in the world and has views of the nearby Lake Compounce.
Regardless of what it is that brought you to this city, book with Choice Hotels in Bristol, CT for an unforgettable journey back in time.