The Revolutionary Heritage Byway in Bristol, Rhode Island leads travelers through a quintessential New England town rich in history and culture that provides an unparalleled experience for the traveler. The byway is studded with historic homes, waterfront parks, and a distinct downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mature trees line the Revolutionary Heritage Byway with gorgeous views of the Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay. On the byway, travelers experience a vibrant historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and museums and can experience the Nation’s oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration along the byway itself.

Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways
Length
6 mi / 9.7 km
Fees
None

We publish 5 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.

Of those, 1 is a roadside oddity — the sort of thing you would drive past without knowing it was there.

“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.

  1. Green Animals Topiary GardenRI3 miles offRoadside oddity

    Around 80 animal-shaped topiaries

  2. Fall River, MassachusettsMA6 miles off

    No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.

  3. Colt State ParkRI1 mile off

    No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.

  4. BristolRI1 mile off

    In our guide: 1 animal attraction

  5. Roger Williams Park ZooRI9 miles offAnimals

    Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular ticketed separately (Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026)

    Hours
    10am-4pm Thu-Mon; closed Tue-Wed (as posted fall 2026)
    Adult
    25
    Child
    $19 (2-12); 1 and under free
    Season
    year-round (implied)