You can get there from here. Seriously. We’re well situated for anything and everything, including Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, and the University of Bridgeport! What follows is a list of favorites, curated by staffers, guests, and other humans. Please let us know if you need more recommendations, want help with a reservation, directions, or anything else.


Local Universities+
  • Sacred Heart University

    Distance: 2.7 Miles

    Sacred Heart University is a Roman Catholic university located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut. The Hi-Ho is close by, and perfect for families visiting students, or taking tours.

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  • Fairfield University

    Distance: 3.4 Miles

    Fairfield University is a private, co-educational undergraduate and master's level teaching-oriented university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Hi-Ho is real close to campus.

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  • University of Bridgeport

    Distance: 5.7 Miles

    The University of Bridgeport is a private, independent, non-sectarian, co-educationational university located on the Long Island Sound, just minutes.

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Dining & Drinks+
  • Aspetuck Brew Lab

    Distance: 5.3 miles

    Fresh, local and flavorful beer of the very best quality. Great space in the heart of Black Rock. Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays! Grab a seat at the bar, or a growler.

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  • Barcelona

    Distance: 20 steps

    Just downstairs from the Hi-Ho, Barcelona's award-wining Spanish-inspired tapas, food, and wine are sure to improve any guest experience. Indoor/outdoor seating.

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  • Brennan's Shebeen

    Distance: 1.2 miles

    Great spot for happy hour, live music, cold beer, good food, and Irish vibes! Located at the Smith Richardson Golf Course, right up the road from the Hi-Ho, this pub is a hole in one.

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  • Can Tiin

    Distance: 5.4 miles

    Here, in Bridgeport's Bijou Square, French culinary precision meets Eastern ingredients and influence. Think inventive noodle dishes, steam buns, and cocktails. Yes please.

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  • Captain's Cove

    Distance: 5.3 miles

    It's like a slice of Jersey Shore right here on the CT coastline, and we meant that in the best way. Get a lobster and some fried clams, watch the sunset, and listen to the music play.

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  • Garden Catering

    Distance: 2.0 miles

    Best chicken nuggets and French fries you'll ever have. Don't let the name fool you, this place caters alright, to your inner longing for deliciousness. They also have a nugget rewards card!

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  • Joseph's Steakhouse

    Distance: 5.4 miles

    Old-school, white-tablecloth steakhouse & bar right off Route 25 in downtown Bridgeport. Get a bone-in ribeye for two, a nice chianti, and night you won't soon forget.

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  • Miro Kitchen

    Distance: 2.4 miles

    Head up the road for some Pacific American Cuisine. Creative greens, tacos and burritos, rice and noodle options, and a smattering of worldly beverages make Miro a great choice.

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  • Ralph 'n' Rich's

    Distance: 5.6 miles

    Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a serious raw bar and an array of dishes and characters that will make you feel like an extra on the set of Bonnie and Clyde.

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  • Two Roads Brewery

    Distance: 9.4 miles

    This award-winning brewery serves up a delicious variety of beers, using unique ingredients and approaches to creating brews to remember, and to pair with the onsite food trucks.

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  • Walrus + Carpenter

    Distance: 4.5 miles

    This Black Rock BBQ spot is a local favorite, offering all kinds of inventive meats and craft beers and cocktails. There's a Bloody Mary brunch option with a short rib in it. No lie.

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Shopping+
  • Black Rock Farmer's Market

    Distance: 4.4 miles

    Saturdays, starting June 19th, from 9-1pm. Come get in line for fresh homemade Dixie Donuts, grab a cold brew from Source Coffeehouse and poke around.

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  • Black Rock Galleries

    Distance: 4.5 miles

    Great antique and auction spot with several expansive floors of stunning objects and finds, from furniture to movie set props, artwork, and much much more. Closed Mondays.

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  • Eastern Mountain Sports

    Distance: 2.1 miles

    Outdoor-oriented chain specializing in gear, apparel, shoes & accessories, plus travel products. Need a tent or a sleeping bag, or a pair of last minute hiking boots. Head this way.

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  • Jones Family Farm

    Distance: 13.0 miles

    This 400 acre farm has a winery and kitchen studio offering farm-style cooking classes. Pick your own seasonal berries, choose your wine varietal, get smart, and get fed.

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  • Sport Hill Farm

    Distance: 4.7 miles

    Sport Hill Farm is a welcoming place to unwind a bit, feed the chickens, and check out what is growing in their farm field. You can also catch them at the Black Rock Farmers Market.

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  • Stratford Antique Center

    Distance: 9.2 miles

    Look for the big blue barn. This multi-dealer gold mine is full of really wonderful antiques and vintage finds. Lots of vinyl, and so much more. Pay cash for a discount.

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  • Trader Joe's

    Distance: 1.9 miles

    Trader Joe's made the list because it's right up the road from the hotel, and because their assortment of signature snacks and treats comes in handy for travelers with a hankering.

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  • Whole Foods

    Distance: 4.2 miles

    Great prepared foods, fruits, veggies, and more. Insane selection of cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, in the event you're rolling up to a friend's house or party and need to represent.

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Entertainment+
  • The Acoustic

    Distance: 4.4 miles

    Dimly lit live music venue & bar featuring diverse local/alternative acts in an intimate space. Best open mic night around, every Tuesday night. All kinds of music, all kinds of fun.

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  • The Bijou

    Distance: 5.4 miles

    Oldest movie house in the country, showing films, theatre, and live events in a charming space with seats, cabaret style tables, and a bar serving beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.

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  • The Cabaret Theatre

    Distance: 5.4 miles

    Famous local cabaret-style theater with a BYO food & drink policy showing musicals, concerts, and kid's shows. Check the schedule and bring the family for an afternoon of fun.

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  • Fairfield Theatre Company

    Distance: 5.3 miles

    Great local music venues! From the intimate theatre, to the larger Warehouse, and the Klein, FTC delivers the area's premiere live music performances, for a wide variety of audiences.

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  • Quick Center

    Distance: 3.9 miles

    The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is a major center of theatre and the arts at Fairfield University. From live broadcasts of the Met Opera to live shows of all kinds.

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  • Showcase Cinemas

    Distance: 4.1 miles

    For the rainy day or slow night. Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, and all the usual mainstream Hollywood releases, many in 3D.

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  • Webster Bank Arena

    Distance: 6.0 miles

    The Webster Bank Arena is a large multi-purpose indoor arena in Bridgeport, built alongside The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Big music acts, Sound Tigers Hockey, and Stags Basketball.

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Attractions+
  • Beardsley Zoo

    Distance: 6.9 miles

    The Beardsley Zoo is the only AZA-accredited zoo in the state of Connecticut. Visitors will find many rescue and rehabilitated animals, from wolves, to bald eagles, to tigers, oh my.

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  • Discovery Museum and Planetarium

    Distance: 3.2 miles

    The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is a hands-on science museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that serves as both a tourist destination and an educational resource for area schools.

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  • Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course

    Distance: 3.0 miles

    This delightful rural course offers players a chance to really swing the clubs. "The Wheel," as it's called by locals, boasts two courses, and 6,568 yards of championship golf.

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  • Jennings Beach

    Distance: 5.5 miles

    Bring your sunscreen and love of doing, well...nothing. This picturesque Fairfield beach offers stunning views of Long Island Sound, and lots of places to play and swim.

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  • Lake Mohegan

    Distance: 1.4 miles

    Lake Mohegan and its surrounding open space comprise a total of 170.4 acres. Visitors will enjoy many hiking trails and a lovely swimming area that is great for cooling off.

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  • Smith Richardson Golf Club

    Distance: 6.0 miles

    "Smith" offers a delightful outing of golf on its rolling 6600+ yards of beautifully maintained fairways and greens. 18 distinctive golf holes that are both challenging and fun.

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Transportation+
  • Bridgeport Amtrak

    Distance: 5.8 miles

    Bridgeport is a shared Metro-North Railroad, Shore Line East, and Amtrak train station along the Northeast Corridor that serves Bridgeport, Connecticut and nearby towns.

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  • Connecticut Limo

    Distance: Right Out Front

    Take this service to any of the surrounding airports: from Kennedy, to Newark, Laguardia, Bradley, and beyond. They'll come pick you up and drop you off in a hot flash.

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  • Fairfield Metro Station

    Distance: 4.0 miles

    Fairfield Metro is a new 1,100,000-square-foot commercial development and regional commuter rail station situated on 35 acres on the north east side of Fairfield.

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  • Interstate 95

    Distance: 5.4 miles

    Easy access to 95 via local roads or the Merritt Parkway ensures that guests can head north to New Haven, Providence, and Boston, or south to Stamford and NYC in a flash.

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  • Merritt Parkway

    Distance: 308 feet

    This historic limited-access parkway in Fairfield County is the first of its kind. With an exit and entrance just yards from the Hi-Ho, and easy access to New England, it's a win win.

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  • Port Jefferson Ferry

    Distance: 6.3 miles

    Shortcut the traffic to and from Long Island by hopping this easy car ferry from the South End of Bridgeport to Port Jeff—spectacular views and high speed travel.

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  • Red Dot Shuttle

    Distance: Right Out Front

    This shuttle service picks up from the hotel, and can drop you at any number of travel destinations or airport hubs from New Haven, to Hartford, to New York and New Jersey.

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  • Sikorsky Airport

    Distance: 10.4 miles

    Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport is a public airport in Fairfield County, Connecticut, owned by the city of Bridgeport. It is three miles southeast of downtown, in the town of Stratford.

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