With attractions like Bridgeport Main Street Historic District (see http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/downtown), the Bridgeport Heritage Museum, the Riding Club Arena, city parks, recreational ball fields, Lake Bridgeport and more -- Bridgeport is the perfect spot for planning a day-trip or a great weekend outing for the entire family.

The suggested trip itineraries you will find here are just ideas to help make your planning simple and your outing in the area enjoyable. What you will find here is the best of Texas small town hospitality along with a wonderfully historic setting, great dining choices, modern and affordable lodging accomodations and more .

Visit the Stagecoach Exhibit located in the new Bridgeport Visitor Center and see the authentic replica of the Butterfield Stagecoach, like the ones that came through Bridgeport carrying the mail and passengers to California and back. Bridgeport got its name from the the wooden bridge that was built across the Trinity River to accomodate the stagecoach line. See the Historical Marker at that site on the highway just outside present day Bridgeport.