Riverside Charm
This engaging community along the St. Joseph River offers friendly eateries, inviting shops and the 129-year-old Bristol Opera House. Waterfront parks host family-friendly events and provide plenty of river access. The Elkhart County Historical Museum houses a treasure trove of area history, while nearby historic Bonneyville Mill still produces stone-ground flour.
Locals Love
- Indulge in vintage ice cream treats at the ’50s-style Bonnie & Clyde’s Soda Shop
- Grab a few bags of fresh-from-the-grindstone cornmeal at Bonneyville Mill
- Laugh out loud during a hilarious comedy performed by the Elkhart Civic Theatre troupe at the Bristol Opera House
- Talk with area artisans about their work at Stone Soup Emporium
- Sit waterside at the River Inn and enjoy a hearty helping of lake perch – a house specialty
- Spruce up your home and garden with fun finds from Camille’s Floral and Gifts
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Only in Bristol
- Sit on hay bales and hear tall tales told by acclaimed storytellers at the annual Bristol Storytelling Festival
- Meet Percy, the resident ghost, during a ghost tour at the historic Bristol Opera House
- Sample local vintages at Fruit Hills Winery and Orchard
- Grab a paddle and "bear off" for a kayak adventure along the St. Joseph River – Lazy Dayz Canoe and Kayak will set you up
- Join a fun walking tour or workshop at Elkhart County Historical Museum and come away with new expertise and new friends
- Lace up your roller skates and wheel along the hardwood rink of Eby's Family Fun Skate Center – family operated since 1953
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