Bristol, Wisconsin

About Bristol

Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Bristol is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,239.

Bristol holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 32.7 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 160 residents per square mile.

📰 Bristol News Today

• Election Results kenoshacountywi.gov · Aug 11
• Exotic Pet Surrender Bristol Event Set for Aug. 15 at Pringle Nature Center Kenosha.com · Aug 12
• Bristol Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• Barbara A. Boyle Obituary May 31, 2026 Strang Funeral Home of Antioch · May 31
• Historic Wisconsin parish loses roof during severe weather outbreak ewtnnews.com · Apr 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bristol Unique

• One of 12 places in the US named Bristol — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,239.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bristol

• Bristol 45 Diner — diner
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Phoenex Family Restaurant — american
• Red School Cafe — american
• The Chancery Pub & Restaurant — american
• Michelangelo's — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• America's Action Territory · Theme park
• Bristol Renaissance Faire · Theme park
• Archery · Attraction
• Ballocity · Attraction
• Bumper Cars · Attraction
• Dirty Duck Guild · Attraction
• Laser Tag · Attraction
• Military Encampment · Attraction
• The Barrel · Attraction
• The Vault · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bristol

• Bristol Woods County Park reviews ★
• Dutch Gap Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Firemans Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bristol

• Bristol Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bristol

🏘️ Nearby Communities