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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bristol

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bristol, Connecticut

Updated May 16, 2018

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New England Carousel Museum.

Bristol, Connecticut

New England Carousel Museum

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.
American Clock and Watch Museum.

Bristol, Connecticut

American Clock and Watch Museum

Thousands of American timepieces on display in the former clock-making capital of the country.
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The plaque of Ted Knight.

Plymouth, Connecticut

Ted Knight Memorial Bridge

A bridge commemorating the actor's legacy and his Terryville roots.
2 miles from Bristol
English Padlock and Leg Irons

Plymouth, Connecticut

Lock Museum of America

Explore the world's largest collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate hardware, and crack the code on an antique-filled escape room.
3 miles from Bristol
Zenobia, on the sign above the shed that is the Witch’s Dungeon

Plainville, Connecticut

Witch’s Dungeon

A seasonal movie monster museum featuring wax creations by a relative of one of the original Universal Studios monsters.
4 miles from Bristol

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Shade Swamp Sanctuary

An abandoned Depression-era zoo hidden just off the highway.
5 miles from Bristol
The infamous ex-mortuary that was the temporary residence of the Snedeker family

Southington, Connecticut

Snedeker House

The "possessed" house that inspired "The Haunting in Connecticut" book and movie.
6 miles from Bristol
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