Bristol is one of Britain's more well-rounded cities, meaning it is a great place to live, work or visit. It has a truly fascinating history, enough to detail several volumes of historical parchments. From their maritime heritage, to the list of movies and films it has been part of, and to it's pirate and privateer past, Bristol is teeming with history that will not bore even the most attention-deficit tourists.

Like Brighton, one of Bristol's more interesting qualities is its openness to lesbians and gays all over. Bristol is a place where you can come out and no one will judge you for it. They will even welcome you into their community, owing to the people of Bristol's open-mindedness and their affinity for diversity. Plenty of people have a lot to say about Bristol. Some claim it to be Britain's finest waterfront city, while others claim it to be a city powered by radical energy, with a healthy serving of laid-back confidence.

Tourists may avail of some of Bristol's most famous sightseeing tours. For music afficionados, why not start with the unique MP3 audio tour, which details Bristol's most attractive areas with the power of words and expression. Or for those who prefer exploration, Bristol has its share of manageable walking tours, bus tours, and building tours, to get really in touch with the city. Or for those who just love a great view, avail of one of Bristol's hot air balloon rides, and view the city through a bird's eyes.

Bristol is a very explorable city, small enough to walk around in, but large enough to provide generous amounts of activities and entertainment. It has stunning architecture and beautiful hotels, as well as a vast array of restaurants, theaters and enough boutiques to keep the pickiest shoppers happy. The ancient harbor city is a living paradox of sorts, with its classical architecture and functional historical infrastructures, complimented by a modern and sophisticated edge in the fields of entertainment and quality of life. It is both a radical and quaint place at the same time, a combination hard-wrought to achieve. Basically, it successfully merges the past and the present to produce a marvelous city that accommodates and welcomes all who enters it.