8 Things That Are True If You're From Bristol, CT | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

8 Things That Are True If You're From Bristol, CT

Yes, it's "that place ESPN is located."

602
8 Things That Are True If You're From Bristol, CT
The Vagabond Voyage

According to Wikipedia, Bristol, Connecticut is "is a suburban city located in Hartford County, 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Hartford. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 60,477. Bristol is primarily known as the home of ESPN, whose central studios are in the city."

It's also my hometown, so here are 8 things that Bristol's Wikipedia page might fail to include:

1. There is a Dunkin' on every corner.

You can drive down Rt. 6 and count about 8 Dunkin's alone. Theres a line at the Dunkin by CVS? Don't worry, drive two minutes and you can find another one!

2. Theres TWO CVS's.

Yeah, I said two. Apparently one is not enough for our small town, so there had to be another one built five minutes down the road.

3. People only know where Bristol is when you mention ESPN (see the cover photo for this article).

Conversations basically go like this:

"Yeah I live in Bristol, do you know where that is?"

"Nope, never heard of it."

"Its where ESPN is located."

"Oh yeah! I know now!"

4. You're only cool if you spend your summer at Lake Compounce and Regionals.

Okay, maybe not when you're an upperclassmen in high school. Other than that, these two places seem to be the hotspot for young teens in Bristol.

5. You try and avoid Rt. 6 at all costs on the weekends.

Trying to drive down Rt. 6 on a weekend is near impossible. You might as well walk to where you need to go because it seems like everyone in Connecticut is on the road.

6. Muzzy field is the spot to be during football season.

Because walking around in endless circles around the field is considered fun during your high school years.

7. Eastern vs. Central

There will always be a strong competition between the two high schools, but we all really love to be friends with each other.

8. We all want to leave.

All you ever hear in high school is how much people want to leave Bristol. Truth is, we will always have a soft spot in our hearts for our old stomping grounds. Especially when we come home for our college vacations.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

410932
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

282930
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments