Discover the Best of Bristol, CT: Exercise and Explore in this Quaint, Athletic City

Bristol, CT is a city that has it all from quaint historic neighborhoods to vibrant athletic communities. If youre looking for places to exercise while also immersing yourself in local culture, then Bristol is the perfect destination.

For those who love nature and hiking, check out Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area (341 Milford St) or imagine taking a stroll through gorgeous gardens at the Barnes Nature Center (175 Shrub Rd). For cyclists enthusiasts make their way over to nearby Lake Compounce Amusement Park (#8224).

If team sports are more your style then head over to Casey Field Sports Complex(850 Stafford Ave), which offers fields for soccer, baseball and football players of all ages. Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center (175 Shrub Rd) offers group fitness classes with Pilates being one of our favorites.

Yoga enthusiasts will love attending outdoor yoga sessions at Rockwell Park (244 Jacobs St) on warm summer mornings. Or take up kickboxing or strength training at Impact Martial Arts & Fitness Academy (239 West Street).

Finally dont miss ESPNs headquarters right here in town(the Worldwide Leader!) where you can see studios from production floor window(stop by One ESPN Plaza), although tours may be limited due to Covidrestrictions...

Bristols focus on athletics is evident everywhere but so too are its cultural arts programs like Imagine Nation Museum or The New England Carousel Museum both located downtown theres enough variety here to keep even pickiest visitors busy!

Dont forget...this list only scratches the surface of what Bristol has offer! Plan your visit now!

Websites:

Session Woods Wildlife Management Area https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a2723&q325860&deepNav_GID1655

Lake Compounce https://www.lakecompounce.com/

Casey Field Sports Complex https://caseyfieldcomplex.org/soccer/

Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center https://elcct.org/thenaturecenter

Impact Martial Arts & Fitness Academy http://impactbristol.com/

ESPN headquarters tour information:https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/baylake/espnwideworldofsportscomplex/

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