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Most populous city in Connecticut, US
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Bridgeport is a city in Connecticut. Bridgeport has beaches and parks, but the biggest attraction is the Klein Memorial Auditorium, a performing arts theater.
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Exhibits about P.T. Barnum and the history of the city. It is downtown, within walking distance to some great architecture downtown.
The main branch in Bridgeport. The third floor has a well-maintained historical collection with rotating exhibits and lots of genealogy information.
A wide variety of ecosystems presented, including a rainforest building, as well as tigers, otters, bison, etc. During the summer, usually late July/early August there are free theatrical showings, usually Shakespeare called "Shakespeare in the Park". The Beardsley park is also a lovely place to picnic.
Bridgeport's seaside park so to speak. It was made possible by the foresight of PT Barnum who wished for people to have access to the waterfront when at the time it was all privatized, and includes a statue of him, cannons, and a drive-thru arch, plus plenty of skyline and coastal views.
A performing arts theater with a variety of performances throughout the year. If you enjoy the symphony, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony performs regularly.
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Greyhound provides intercity bus service to Bridgeport.
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The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry runs approximately every hour between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson, New York, on Long Island.
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