Overview
Bridgeport is a town of 2,600 people in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It has over 1.5 mi of Columbia River waterfront within the City Limits.
2 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bridgeport
Chief Joseph Dam
This concrete gravity dam is the second largest hydroelectric power producer in the United States.
Berryman War Memorial
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Leavenworth)
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.
- EAT Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee — 49 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 103 mi away (major hub). Directions
Bridgeport is on State Route 17 (WA-17) between Brewster and Coulee City.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $10–$10 a night (typical $20), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$50, mid-range ~$100, comfortable ~$180.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chief Joseph Dam
- Afternoon Berryman War Memorial
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
The area that is now Bridgeport was settled in the late 19th century and called Westfield at the time. Some of the earliest settlers in the area were Chinese miners extracting gold from the banks of the Columbia River.
Developers purchased the town in 1892 and renamed it after where they had come from, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The city was incorporated in 1910.
The biggest economic boom to come to the city came in the form of the building of the massive Chief Joseph Dam just upstream from the city limits.
Get in
Bridgeport is on State Route 17 (WA-17) between Brewster and Coulee City.
It is close to US Highway 97 (US-97), between Wenatchee and Okanogan.
See
See Berryman War Memorial
Sleep
Nearby
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City / town · 2 listings · 8 mi away
Pateros
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Okanogan
City / town · 3 listings · 25 mi away
Omak
City / town · 15 listings · 29 mi away
Waterville
City / town · 4 listings · 31 mi away
Grand Coulee
City / town · 8 listings · 31 mi away
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
Park · 6 listings · 32 mi away
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