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Alternative names: Population: 147.6 thous. (2019)Area: 19.43 mi²Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°10'36"N, 73°11'57"W
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Bridgeport Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bridgeport offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Beardsley Zoo, Webster Bank Arena, Seaside Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • discovery museum and planetarium bridgeport
    Museum • Children's museum • Observatories and planetariums

    Discovery Museum and Planetarium

    Nestled in the heart of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Discovery Museum and Planetarium stands as a beacon of learning and exploration for individuals of all ages. This educational landmark offers a wealth of interactive exhibits and displays that ignite curiosity...

  • beardsley zoo bridgeport
    Animals from North and South America

    Beardsley Zoo

    Nestled in the heart of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Beardsley Zoo offers an enchanting wildlife experience for visitors of all ages. As the only zoo in the state, it has been a cherished destination for families, tourists, and animal lovers since its opening in 1922.

  • webster bank arena bridgeport
    Arenas and stadiums • Hockey • Sport

    Webster Bank Arena

    Total Mortgage Arena is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Managed by the Oak View Group, the arena was built alongside the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and opened on October 10, 2001.

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    Park

    Seaside Park

    Seaside Park, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a 2.5-mile long crescent-shaped park bordering Bridgeport Harbor, Long Island Sound, and Black Rock Harbor. The park lies within Bridgeport's South End neighborhood.

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    Park • North Bridgeport

    Lakeview Village Historic District

    The Lakeview Village Historic District encompasses a historic World War I-era housing project on the east side of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

  • nathaniel wheeler memorial fountain bridgeport
    Monuments and statues • Downtown Bridgeport

    Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain

    The Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the intersection of Fairfield and Park avenues. The fountain was built in 1912–1913 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1985.

  • barnum museum bridgeport
    Museum • History museum

    Barnum Museum

    The Barnum Museum is a museum at 820 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. It has an extensive collection related to P. T. Barnum and the history of Bridgeport, and is housed in a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    City hall • Historical place

    McLevy Hall

    McLevy Hall is a historic municipal building at 202 State Street in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut. The building was built in 1854 to house both the City Hall and the Fairfield County Courthouse, and served as Bridgeport City Hall into the 1930s.

  • ephraim bridgeport
    Synagogue • Shingle style architecture

    Ephraim

    The Bikur Cholim Synagogue is a historic religious building at 1545 Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Built about 1894 for a Congregational church, it housed two different Jewish congregations from 1929 to 1989.

  • mountain grove cemetery bridgeport
    Cemetery • West End - West Side

    Mountain Grove Cemetery

    Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, Connecticut, was laid out in 1849 in the then popular rural cemetery design in a park-like, rural setting away from the center of the city. The cemetery was founded by showman P. T. Barnum, who himself is buried there. "The original grounds were surveyed and designed by Horatio Stone and Mr.

  • congregation bnai israel bridgeport location map
    Synagogue

    Congregation B'nai Israel

    Congregation B'nai Israel is a Reform Jewish synagogue located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is the oldest Jewish congregation in Bridgeport and the third oldest in Connecticut.

  • st augustine cathedral bridgeport
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture • Universities and schools

    St. Augustine Cathedral

    St. Augustine Cathedral, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport.

  • first baptist church bridgeport
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    First Baptist Church

    The First Baptist Church is a historic church at 126 Washington Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Built in 1893, it is a distinctive local example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, designed by local architect Joseph W. Northrop for a congregation founded in 1837. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

  • palace and majestic theaters bridgeport location map
    Theater • Beaux-Arts architecture

    Palace and Majestic Theaters

    The Palace and the Majestic are a pair of historic performance and film venues at 1315-1357 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut. Built in 1921-22 by Sylvester Z. Poli in a single building that also housed a hotel, they were in their heyday a posh and opulent sight, designed by noted theater architect Thomas W. Lamb.

  • st ambrose church bridgeport location map
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    St. Ambrose Church

    St. Ambrose is a Roman Catholic church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

  • housatonic museum of art bridgeport location map
    Museum • Downtown Bridgeport

    Housatonic Museum of Art

    The Housatonic Museum of Art is a museum at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The museum's collection is displayed throughout the college campus and in the Burt Chernow Galleries, which also hosts visiting exhibitions.

  • tongue point light bridgeport
    Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture

    Tongue Point Light

    Tongue Point Light Lighthouse, also known as Bridgeport Breakwater or Bug Light, is a lighthouse on the west side of the Bridgeport Harbor entrance, in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut in the United States.

  • east washington avenue bridge bridgeport location map
    Bridge • East Side

    East Washington Avenue Bridge

    The East Washington Avenue Bridge refers to the bridges that have connected East Washington Avenue over the Pequonnock River in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

  • bijou theatre ct bridgeport
    41°10'42"N • 73°11'32"W

    Bijou Theatre CT

    Concerts and shows • Theater

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Bridgeport.

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Bridgeport – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bridgeport, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Parrish Art Museum (Long Island), Quassy Amusement Park (Middlebury), Great Hollow Lake (Monroe).

  • parrish art museum long island47 milesSE
    Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

    Parrish Art Museum, Long Island

    Nestled in the scenic town of Water Mill in Long Island, the Parrish Art Museum stands as an essential cultural landmark that celebrates the artistic spirit of the region. With its sleek, barn-inspired architecture designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the museum is not only...

  • quassy amusement park middlebury24 milesN
    Water park, Theme park, Amusement park

    Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury

    Quassy Amusement Park, nestled in the picturesque town of Middlebury, Connecticut, is a charming family destination that has been delighting visitors for over a century. Established in 1908, this traditional amusement park offers a slice of Americana with a blend of...

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    Lake

    Great Hollow Lake, Monroe

    Nestled in the tranquil town of Monroe, Connecticut, Great Hollow Lake offers visitors a serene escape amidst nature's splendor. This picturesque lake is a cherished spot for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy outdoor activities and the peaceful surroundings.

  • peabody museum of natural history new haven17 milesNE
    Museum, Natural history museum, History museum

    Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven

    Nestled in the heart of New Haven, Connecticut, the Peabody Museum of Natural History offers a captivating journey through the Earth's past for visitors and locals alike. This renowned institution is a part of Yale University and stands as an educational landmark...

  • yale university art gallery new haven17 milesNE
    Museum, Art gallery, Art museum

    Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

    The Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere. It houses a major encyclopedic collection of art in several interconnected buildings on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

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Best Time To Visit Bridgeport

Learn when is the best time to travel to Bridgeport weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in March, April, May, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Bridgeport?

The top attractions to visit in Bridgeport are:

What is the best time to visit Bridgeport?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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