The best things to do in Bridgeport

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Deep 6 Arcade

Entertainment

Relive joystick glory with Deep 6 Arcade, where over 60 lovingly restored classics and pinball machines run to original specs, paid in…

2505 Main St (Stratford)

“Relive joystick glory with Deep 6 Arcade, where over 60 lovingly restored classics and pinball machines run to original specs, paid in old-school tokens. Grab locally crafted bites, enjoy the community bar vibe, then challenge a neighbor to beat that Bally Eight Ball score.”

From the Stratford newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course

Entertainment

Golf course featuring a black and a red course, plus a restaurant.

2390 Easton Turnpike (Fairfield)

“Golf course featuring a black and a red course, plus a restaurant.”

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Mind Factory Escape Games

Entertainment

Escape rooms featuring challenging clues and detailed sets.

3255 Fairfield Ave

“Escape rooms featuring challenging clues and detailed sets.”

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Total Mortgage Arena

Entertainment

Massive 10,000-seat arena featuring concerts, shows, tournaments, conventions & more.

600 Main St

“Massive 10,000-seat arena featuring concerts, shows, tournaments, conventions & more.”

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Star Factory

Entertainment

Space for kids' birthday parties and other events, boasting DJs, music and dancing.

3520 Main St (Stratford)

“Space for kids' birthday parties and other events, boasting DJs, music and dancing.”

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Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Entertainment

Venue for concerts and other events, featuring over 75 annual events.

500 Broad St

“Venue for concerts and other events, featuring over 75 annual events.”

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Fright Haven

Entertainment

Haunted house featuring 3D effects, actors, props and jump scares.

411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff (Stratford)

“Haunted house featuring 3D effects, actors, props and jump scares.”

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Vazzano's Four Seasons

Entertainment

Banquet hall hosting parties, weddings, and other events with buffets and prime rib.

337 Kenyon St (Stratford)

“Banquet hall hosting parties, weddings, and other events with buffets and prime rib.”

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Nutmeg Bowl

Entertainment

Bowling alley with a lounge & kids' play area plus events such as "Breakfast & Bowl" & DJ nights.

802 Villa Ave (Fairfield)

“Bowling alley with a lounge & kids' play area plus events such as "Breakfast & Bowl" & DJ nights.”

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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Entertainment

Long-running zoo with hundreds of animals, most of which hail from North & South America.

1875 Noble Ave

“Long-running zoo with hundreds of animals, most of which hail from North & South America.”

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