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Bristol Explorer Pass

Visit the museums of Bristol by purchasing the Explorer Pass!

BRISTOL, R.I. – Bristol, Rhode Island is home to a vibrant community filled with many beautiful, historic landmarks. To help you explore all of these delightful sites, Explore Bristol is launching a new Bristol Explorer Multi-Attraction Pass! For $35, an adult can purchase a pass for five unique sites in Bristol that’s good for one week from the date of purchase. With the Bristol Explorer Pass, you can visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Coggeshall Farm Museum, the Herreshoff Marine Museum, and Linden Place Mansion. The pass is on sale May through September and can be purchased at the Blithewold website, www.blithewold.org for $35.

Explore Bristol’s motto is “Better Together” the leadership of the participating organizations concur.

“The Town of Bristol has so much to offer, this new Explorer Pass gives a visitor a week to visit 5 of Bristol’s great experiences as often as they’d like. I know when my family is on vacation, we’re in a hurry to squeeze in everything.” says Karen Binder, Blithewold’s executive director. “This pass gives the visitor the opportunity to take a more leisurely approach, allowing them the time to better understand how Bristol’s attractions are connected both geographically and historically.”

Jim Connell, executive director, Linden Place says “We are thrilled to participate in the Explore Bristol Pass program which places three centuries of history in our visitor’s hands. From the quaintness of the 18th century to the grandiosity of the 20th Century Jazz Age, Bristol has it all for Explore Pass holders to discover with one ticket.”

“Bristol is an irresistible destination, filled with cultural and historic sites, not to mention amazing restaurants and boutique shopping,” says Cindy Elder, executive director of Coggeshall Farm Museum. “The Bristol Explorer pass allows you to experience the best this beautiful coastal town has to offer. All of us at Coggeshall Farm Museum are thrilled to be a part of this partnership.”

“The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Environmental Education Center is excited to join in this new and innovative visitor pass program. We hope the pass will introduce both tourists and locals to the unique experiences that only Bristol can offer.”, Anne DiMonti, director, ASRI Environmental Education Center.”

“Herreshoff Marine Museum believes that this new multi day pass will be a significant enhancement to the experience of visitors to Bristol and a benefit to each of the participating institutions as well as to visitors.”

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