Overview
Bridgeport is a city of 6,000 people (2020) in the Cross Timbers region of Texas.
3 sights · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bridgeport
Bridgeport Historical Museum
Focuses on area history since the 1860s, including an interesting exhibit about the area's coal-mining days.
Historic Downtown
Full of turn-of-the-century buildings.
Lake Bridgeport
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Fort Worth)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MWL Mineral Wells Regional Airport, Mineral Wells — 34 mi away. Directions
- FTW Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth — 36 mi away. Directions
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bridgeport Historical Museum, Historic Downtown
- Afternoon Lake Bridgeport
- Evening Walking Beam Brewing Co
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
- US 380 west of Decatur
See
See Bridgeport Historical Museum
Focuses on area history since the 1860s, including an interesting exhibit about the area's coal-mining days.
See Lake Bridgeport
Eat
Drink Walking Beam Brewing Co
Nano Brewery and pub on Historic Halsell St. in Bridgeport Texas. Selling craft beer and brick oven style pizza along with other good eats. Often offering live music. Full bar, wine and other local craft beer.
Sleep
Stay Greystone Inn
Nearby
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City / town · 9 listings · 10 mi away
Weatherford
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Denton
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Muenster
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Southlake
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Nocona
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