Location: Bridgeport
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The 5 Best Free Things to do in Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT)
Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The largest city in the state, it is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 151,267, making it also the 5th-most populous in New England Located 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from the Bronx, it is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States.
Restaurants in Bridgeport
1. Fifth State Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By therap4paws - Stratford, United States
Came here on a groupon, pleasantly surprised! Cute little husband and wife owned place in Bpt, easy to miss as signage is not great but directly across from Caribe field on Asylum. They make gin to die for, plain whiskey, maple whiskey and vodka with flavors such as cinnamon (holy cinnamon) and ginger (so gingery). Everything is locally sourced and made in small batches. Highly recommend a visit and if you can’t make it here buy Asylum products from your local liquor store, you won’t be disappointed
2. St Marys by the Sea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By lindagA5048IX - Bridgeport, United States
St. Mary's by the Sea is one of the 3 great coastal parts of Bridgeport. It's on the west shoreline, separated from Fairfield by Ash Creek, with its eastern end ending within the boundaries of beautiful Black Rock Harbor and its view of Fayerwether Light. The park is 22 skinny acres with sidewalk from east to west, and a gorgeous view of Long Island Sound. Benches and picnic tables are available, and it is well-traveled by local Black Rockers and by out-of-towners. WARNING; Periodically,our local police DO check to see if you have a parking sticker.
3. St. Margaret's Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Andres72423 - Bridgeport, United States
I was out for my daily walk and decided to stop in to relive childhood memories. As a little boy I always remembered visiting the shrine on Easter. My parents would bring us every year. It was very serene. A peaceful walk with plenty of benches to sit under the trees and enjoy some shade. As I walked around and looked at the sights it brought back great memories. There were plenty of places to light a candle and say a prayer or two. No festival this year but always time to say a prayer. There is no fee associated with your visit just be respectful to others who may be visiting.
4. Fayerweather Island Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ragiansanti34 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The Fayerweather Island Lighthouse is currently being remodelled but it is still a nice place to visit. It is a little bit of a hike going out to - mostly on large rocks. The rocks are interesting to look at because a lot of them have older dates printed on them, along with carved names and graffiti. I like to wonder if the people who carved out their name and their significant other’s names are still together. I hope so. I saw a lot of late 1960s and early 1970s dates. The beach the lighthouse sits on has a lot of beautiful shells and some sea glass scattered about. It’s a good place to go for people who love lighthouses and want to get some good exercise in.
5. Bridgeport Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
