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Bridgeport Attractions: Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to The Klein Memorial Auditorium, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Polka Dot Playhouse, Playhouse on the Green, Shoreline Star Greyhound Park & Entertainment Group, The Bridgeport Barrage, The Bridgeport Bluefish, The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, A D Lines-Euro Group, Alliance Scenery & Display, American View Productions Videos and Ann's School of Dance. Other area attractions include Andy's Photo Studio, Arctic Sports Shop, Artsport, Atlas Scenic Studios Limited, Barnum Museum, Beardsley Zoo, Benedetto Photo Studio, HMS Rose, Discovery Museum, Bridgeport Harbor Lighthouse, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra, the University of Bridgeport and Housatonic Community-Technical College. More interests are Catchin Wreck Entertainment, Hi-ho Jhonny the Clown & Uncle Sil's Entertainment, Mach Music School, Mobile Music Machine, Bob Handley Magician, Bridgeport Barage Professional Lacrosse, What's Your Game, Bread of Heaven Library, Sacred Heart University, Captain Cove Seaport, Coastal Charter Company, Carol Marie Charters and Reel Thing Fishing Charters. Skaters attend Wonderland of Ice. Further Information: Bush-Holley Historic Site Address: 39 Strickland Rd. Cos Cob, CT 06807 Description: National Historic Landmark, the house (c.1730) was the center of the state's first art colony. From 1890 to 1920, over 200 students studied at the boarding house with leading American Impressionists. Guided tours showcase both the art colony era and step back in time to explore the Bush family's post-Revolutionary War experiences. Three galleries in the Visitor Center with changing exhibits. Museum shop. Attraction Rate: House tours: adults $6, seniors and students $4, children (under 12) free. Time: Tue.-Sun. 12-4. Phone: (203) 869-6899 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 4) Bates-Scofield House (c.1736) Category: Cultural Attraction SubCategory: Historic Site Area: Southwestern Address: 45 Old Kings Hwy. N. Darien, CT 06820 Description: *Classic New England saltbox featuring 18th- and early 19th-century regional furnishings. Attraction Rate: Small fee. Time: Tours: Wed. and Thu. 2-4. Phone: (203) 655-9233 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 13) Ogden House & Gardens Category: Cultural Attraction SubCategory: Historic Site Area: Southwestern Address: 1520 Bronson Rd. Fairfield, CT 06824 Description: *18th-century saltbox farmhouse furnished to portray the lives of its Revolutionary War-era inhabitants; wildflower trails, herb gardens. Attraction Rate: Adults $2, children $1. Date of Operation: June-Sept., Time: Sun. 1-4, and by appt. Phone: (203) 259-1598 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 20) Putnam Cottage (c.1692) Category: Cultural Attraction SubCategory: Historic Site Area: Southwestern Address: 243 E. Putnam Ave. Description: *Known as Knapp's Tavern during the Revolutionary War, this was a meeting place for leaders including General Isr'l Putnam. Features scalloped shingles, fieldstone fireplaces and herb garden. Attraction Rate: Adults $6, seniors and students $4, children (under 12) free. Date of Operation: Apr.-Dec., Time: Sun. 1-4; and by appt. Phone: (203) 869-9697 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 5) Housatonic Museum of Art Category: Cultural Attraction SubCategory: Museums & Galleries Area: Southwestern Address: Housatonic Community College Description: Over 4,000 objects including 19th- and 20th-century European and American art, African and Asian ethnographic collections, growing collections of contemporary Latin American art and works by regional artists. Attraction Rate: Free. Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30, Thu. until 7, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 12-4. Closed state and academic holidays. Phone: (203) 332-5000 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 27) Handicapped Access: yes The Barnum Museum Category: Cultural Attraction SubCategory: Museums & Galleries Area: Southwestern Address: 820 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Dedicated to the celebration of the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum and those who were influenced by his presence in their lives. A Lilliputian circus of nearly 4,000 pieces, a mummy from the tombs of ancient Egypt, one-ton wonder Baby Bridgeport, a Victorian palace and museum store. Attraction Rate: Adults $5, seniors and students $4, children (4-17) $3, under 4 free. Time: Tue.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 12-4:30. Phone: (203) 331-1104 Hwy. Access: (I-95 Ex. 27, Rte. 8-25 Ex. 3) Handicapped Access: yes |