Bristol Car Rental and Bristol Overview

Slow down for small town living

As you step out of your Connecticut car rental, don't be surprised if you get a few friendly smiles. The small town atmosphere of Bristol, Connecticut will make you feel at home. Located 20 miles Southwest of Hartford, spending a night in Bristol will put you at ease. With over 20 parks filled with pools, playgrounds, picnic areas, and tennis courts, you can spend your day outdoors. Park your Connecticut car rental and enjoy the day. Bring your favorite book to read, or challenge your traveling companions to a friendly tennis match. With a population of just over 60000 people, Bristol offers a small town feel with all of the amenities a big city has to offer. Check out the Carousel Museum of New England, or the American Clock and Watch Museum. For more information about all that Bristol has to offer, feel free to visit the city's website at http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/.

Explore Beautiful Connecticut

Hiking the Connecticut countryside will get your heart pumping. After a day of driving in your Connecticut car rental, why not pull over and stretch your legs. Located only a short drive from Bristol you can find a wide variety of scenic parks and attractions. The highest point in Connecticut, Bear Mountain, offers the perfect setting to go for a hike or take breathtaking photographs. In addition, only a short drive from Bristol is Lock 12 Historical Park, Wickham Park, and Hubbard Park. Roll your windows down and take in all of the sites and sounds that your Connecticut car rental vacation has to offer. If you are looking to stay on the beaten path, check out Hartford's vibrant culture and nightlife. Make good use of your Connecticut car rental and explore everything that Bristol and its surrounding area have to offer.

Check out the 'Worldwide Leader in Sports'

As you sit in your hotel room and flip through the television channels, a football game catches your eye. Sound familiar? You have likely stopped on ESPN. Known as the 'Worldwide Leader in Sports', ESPN is North America's most popular sports channel. The thing that not many people know is that this massive corporation is located in Bristol, Connecticut. Make sure you slow down in your Connecticut car rental and check out the massive satellites surrounding ESPN. In all, there are 27 satellites located on ESPN's Bristol campus. Take a drive in your Connecticut car rental and experience what television is all about. Occasionally offering tours, the ESPN campus and studios are a must see while in Bristol.

Don't forget to check your clock

Tick tock, tick tock. Keep you ears and eyes open as you step into the American Clock and Watch Museum. Time will appear to stand still as you view some of the most unique and outstanding timepieces in history. Located at 100 Maple Street in Bristol the American Clock and Watch Museum is easy to find. For any history enthusiast, make sure you circle Bristol as a location on your Connecticut car rental vacation. From grandfather clocks to tiny watches, the American Clock and Watch Museum has it all. It may not be the first attraction that comes to mind, but a stop at this museum on your Connecticut car rental vacation will be nothing but extraordinary.

Your room is ready

After a busy day, there is no better place to stay than the Clarion Hotel in Bristol. Including a restaurant, indoor pool, cable television, exercise room, and sauna, the Clarion Hotel will give you all the comfort of home…and more. Park your Connecticut car rental and feel the effects of a good nights sleep. Located only minutes from many of the areas best attractions, the Clarion Hotel is the perfect place to stay. As well, parking for your Connecticut car rental is free.