Why visit Bristol
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Russell Military Museum, Old Downtown Pleasant Prairie, Bristol Renaissance Faire and Bristol Oaks Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Bristol
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bristol
Bristol is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It was incorporated in 2009 from portions of the Town of Bristol. The population was 5,192 at the 2020 census, more than double the 2010 census population of 2,584. The former unincorporated communities of Bissell, Cypress, Pikeville, and Woodworth are located in the village.
From the Wikipedia article Bristol (village), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Museums and landmarks18
Old Downtown Pleasant Prairie
Monument and historic site · 4.1 mi
Cite of the old downtown before it blew up on March 9, 1911
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Sports field and stadium · 3.5 mi
12550 120th Avenue, Bristol
Jul-Aug: Sa-Su 10:00-19:00
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Bristol 45 Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 2.7 mi
8321 200th Avenue, Bristol
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 4.5 mi
10366 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.9 mi
7015 122nd Avenue, Kenosha
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
El Camino
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.7 mi
9900 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Milwaukee Burger Company
Restaurant · Burger · 4.6 mi
9901 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 4.6 mi
10110 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
The Chancery Pub & Restaurant
Diner · American · 3.1 mi
11900 108th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Mo-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 06:30-22:00
46 more on the map.
History
The Bristol area's first settler was Rollin Tuttle, who arrived in April 1830. The village was named in 1836 for two brothers, George and Lester Bristol.
The first Barnum circus to play in Wisconsin played in Bristol before the Civil War.
In November 2009, residents of the Town of Bristol living in the 9 square miles (23 km2) of the northwestern corner of the town voted to incorporate as a village. The incorporation became official on December 1, 2009, when a certificate of incorporation was issued by the Secretary of State of Wisconsin. The first elections for village officials took place on January 19, 2010.
In early January 2010, village officials approved filing a petition with the county court to hold a referendum on annexing the remainder of the Town of Bristol. On June 29, 2010, the village of Bristol voted to annex the remainder of the town of Bristol. The annexation took effect on July 4, 2010. A small section of the town was also annexed by the village of Pleasant Prairie.
From the History section of Bristol (village), Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
7220 122nd Avenue, Kenosha
Super 8 by Wyndham Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
7601 118th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
10601 120th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
La Quinta Inn Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
7540 118th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
Van Patten Woods Youth Group Camp Site
Campground · 4.8 mi
15370 Russell Rd, Zion
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare5
Aurora Health Center - Pleasant Prairie
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
12500 Aurora Drive, Pleasant Prairie
Map of Bristol
179 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paddock Lake (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kenosha County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Antioch 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Pleasant Prairie 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Salem Lakes 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Wadsworth 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Kenosha 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Lindenhurst 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Channel Lake 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Lake Villa 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Zion 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Beach Park 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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