Like many Connecticut cities, Bridgeport was once one of the wealthiest and most influential in America. And today, you’ll still see vestiges of that past. And whether Bridgeport, Connecticut is down on its luck or not, Seaside Park…
Bridgeport offers a few amenities unique on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. For the sake of this guide to restaurants in Bridgeport, CT, the most important is ample (and cheap) spaces to rent. It allows for a bit more risk-taking.…
Recession, boomtime, or otherwise, thrifting is always trendy. And Connecticut is a fantastic place to be both trendy and thrifty. Maybe it’s the desperation to do something after a cold winter, or maybe it’s that Connecticut flea markets are lovely…
Bridgeport, Connecticut suffers from a reputation problem. Older relatives have always spoken less than favorably about Park City. But without fail, one neighborhood of which they always spoke highly is Saint Mary’s by the Sea. A unique area…
One of Connecticut’s top attractions, the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT, is the only zoo in the entire state. And it’s perfect for the whole family. Situated on 52 beautiful acres in Beardsley Park, visitors can spend an…
Remember the Barnum & Bailey Circus? Most remember this as the most important contribution from PT Barnum to American culture. Elephants, lions, tigers, and all. But PT Barnum got his real start in museums. And after several…
Long one of the most industrialized states in America, Connecticut still has a lot of active railroads. And considering how busy most still are, it’s difficult to appreciate that any could fall out of use to the point of becoming…
Like some other Connecticut cities (Hartford, CT, comes to mind), Bridgeport, Connecticut’s heyday was in the late 19th Century. Back then, Bridgeport was one of the most influential cities in America. Politicians were sure to stop here to promote…
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