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is a city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA, 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 61,353. Bristol is primarily known as the home of ESPN, whose central studios are in the city. Bristol was also known as a clock-making city in the 1800s, and is home to the American Clock and Watch Museum. Bristol's nicknames include the
, because of a history manufacturing innovative spring-driven doorbells, and the
because it was once a leader in chrysanthemum production and still holds an annual "Mum Festival".
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.5 km² (26.8 sq mi). The city contains several distinct sections: Forestville is approximately the southeastern quarter of Bristol and was Native American hunting grounds until the 1800s. The majority of Bristol is now residential, though in recent years there has been a push for commercial development in the city.