Bridgeport
United States · ConnecticutUS
Most populous city in Connecticut, US
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut and the fifth-most populous city in New England, with a population of 148,654 in 2020. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, it is a port city 60 miles (97 km) from Manhattan and 40 miles (64 km) from The Bronx. It borders the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. Bridgeport and other towns in Fairfield County make up the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, as well as the Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest metropolitan area in Connecticut. The Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk–Danbury metropolis forms part of the New York metropolitan area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 148,654
- Coordinates
- 41.179, -73.189
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Bridgeport
Part of Connecticut, United States, Bridgeport is a medium-sized town. Population figures land around 148,654. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture and wellness.
Things to do in Bridgeport
Culture in Bridgeport
(2)Bridgeport records Docks and Mosques under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bridgeport. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Bridgeport
(1)Looking for wellness? Bridgeport has Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bridgeport's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Connecticut; once there, walking covers most of Bridgeport. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Bridgeport that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bridgeport known for?
- Bridgeport is mainly a destination for culture and wellness, set in Connecticut, United States with around 148,654 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bridgeport?
- You can plan around Docks, Mosques and Therms in Bridgeport. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Bridgeport located?
- Administratively, Bridgeport sits in Connecticut, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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