Bridgeport, nicknamed The Park City, is a city located in south eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, in the South West part of the state, on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Pequonnock river. Located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River, it was settled in 1639.

The harbour, formed by the estuary of the river and Yellow Mill Pond, an inlet, is excellent.

Most importantly it is home to 140,000 residents speaking more than 60 different languages. This dynamic makes our city a virtual United Nations and is reflected in our diverse neighborhoods, outstanding ethnic restaurants, unique cultural celebrations, and growing business community.

Bridgeport combines the rich history of a powerful industrial centre with a stunning diversity of people and their cultures. Known as the Arsenal of Democracy during World War II for our strong manufacturing base, today our city is undergoing an exciting economic and cultural renaissance. Today it is named one of Americas 100 Best Communities for Young People by Americas Promise in September 2005 and is proud to have been recognized for our efforts to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment for your children.

Bridgeport boasts more tourist attractions than in any other city in Connecticut. Two of the first landmarks encountered by travellers were the lumpy Courthouse and Jail rocks and the much painted and photographed Chimney Rock rises almost 500ft above the North Platte River. Although this phallic outcrops nineteenth century stature may have been chipped away by erosion and lightning, it remains one of the most recognizable and memorable landmarks in the West.

The city is also home to the Discovery Museum and Planetarium, which emphasizes exhibits on science, as well as the Housatonic Museum of Art, located at Housatonic Community College, which has the largest collection of art of any two year college in the country, thanks to a sizable grant from Burt Chernow.

The Beardsley Zoo is the only zoological centre in the entire state of Connecticut.

In addition, more than 20 historic buildings in the downtown core, including the Art Deco Citytrust Building and the late 19th century Arcade Mall and Hotel, are in the process of being renovated to include residential units and retail spaces by Urban Green Builders of New York City. One obstacle to urban renewal is Bridgeports property tax regime. Tax rates in the city are among the highest in the country