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Bristol Harbor
Bristol Harbor sits in a postcard-perfect New England setting on Narragansett Bay, where you can drop anchor and take in the classic Rhode Island coastal scenery. The town of Bristol is known for its Fourth of July celebrations — the oldest continuous Independence Day parade in the country — along with a charming waterfront and easy access to local restaurants and shops ashore.
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Marinas and anchorages near Bristol Harbor · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Fullest around 21:00, emptiest around 12:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 84% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 13 boats
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Popular
15 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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