The City of Ridgewood, NJ
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The city of Ridgewood is located in the state of New Jersey in Bergen County and has a population of 24,181 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Ridgewood is New York, approximately 19 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Ridgewood, including Baumgart's Cafe, Country Pancake House, Hunan Villa, Daily Treat Restaurant and Brooklyn's Brick Oven Pizzeria. For a larger selection of Ridgewood restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Ridgewood Museums, Golf Courses and/or Zoos, including the Emerson Golf Club, Garretson Forge and Farm, The Hermitage (New Jersey), Orchard Hills Golf Club and Paramus Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Ridgewood please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 6 airports are located in or near Ridgewood:
- Caldwell Essex County Airport (CDM)
- Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU)
- New York Kennedy Airport (JFK)
- New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
- Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Ridgewood, New Jersey Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Ridgewood
In the month of December, Ridgewood experiences an average high temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.51 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Ridgewood with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 39 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Ridgewood to receive an average of 3.46 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.54 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 102 degrees in the summer and as low as -16 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Ridgewood should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 63 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Ridgewood, New Jersey Attractions
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Bergen County Zoological Park - Paramus, Van Saun County Park is located in Paramus, New Jersey. The Park is home to the Bergen County Zoological Park. In addition, the park features picnic areas, a baseball field, a softball field, basketball and tennis courts, a soccerfield, a playground, a carousel, and pony rides. The zoo also features a train ride.
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Bergen Hills Country Club - , River Vale, The Bergen Hills Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Bergen County New Jersey. Built in 1931, this River Vale course designed by Donald Ross & Orin E. Smith is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 201-391-2300. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 660 River Vale Rd, River Vale, NJ 7675
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Bergen Museum of Art and Science - Hackensack, The Bergen Museum of Art & Science is located in downtown Hackensack, New Jersey. The museum relocated from the Bergen Mall in 2010 is currently undergoing re-oganization and renovation of its new space.
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Billou-Stillwell-Perine House - , Staten Island, The Billou-Stillwell-Perine House located at 1476 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York, is a Dutch Colonial structure and the oldest building still standing on Staten Island, dating to circa 1662. Built by Pierre Billou, one of the original Dutch settlers and the founder of Old Dorp in 1661, the home is owned by the Staten Island Historical Society and is rarely ever open. There is a legend that it is haunted.
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Black Bear Golf Club - Franklin, The Black Bear Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Sussex County New Jersey. Built in 1996, this Franklin course designed by Jack Kurlander is open mar 15 to dec 31. For tee time information call the pro shop at 973-209-2521. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 138 Rte 23 N, Franklin, NJ 7416
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Blue Course at Passaic County Golf Course - Wayne, The Blue Course at Passaic County Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Passaic County New Jersey. Built in 1925, this Wayne course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 973-881-4922. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 209 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 7470
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Blue/Blue Course at Rockleigh Golf Course - , Rockleigh, The Blue/Blue Course at Rockleigh Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Bergen County New Jersey. Built in 1964, this Rockleigh course designed by Alfred H. Tull is open mar 15 to dec 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 201-768-6353. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 15 Paris Ave, Rockleigh, NJ 7647
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Boscobel - , Cold Spring, Boscobel is an estate overlooking the Hudson River built in the early 19th century by States Dyckman. It is considered an outstanding example of the Federal style of American architecture, augmented by Dyckman's extensive collection of period decorations and furniture. Today it is a historic house museum and popular tourist attraction.
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Bowcraft Playland - Scotch Plains, Bowcraft Amusement Park or Bowcraft Playland is located on Route 22 West in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. It is a medium size family amusement park with a large selection of rides for children and teens, including two roller coasters. Bowcraft Amusement Park is open weekends from April through October and daily June through Labor Day. The park is called Bowcraft because before the 1970s, it offered archery and arts and crafts.
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Bowne House - , Queens, The John Bowne House is an historic home located in Flushing, Queens, New York.
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Ridgewood, New Jersey Hotels
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Ridgewood, New Jersey Restaurants
This is a list of Ridgewood Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Greek Restaurants and Japanese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Ridgewood Articles
Published March 20, 2012
These affordable family attractions in New York City are perfect for families on a budget
Published January 17, 2012
Each of these top 10 best zoos on the East Coast offer hundreds of species of creatures from around the world in fantastic exhibits for a lifetime of precious memories
Published October 2, 2011
Our recent family trip to New York City with Dag Hammarskjold Park and the United Nations, A child's view of Times Square, and accommodations near both
Published November 9, 2010
Whatever view, cultural icon, museum, city park or city street you visit in New York City, your kids will have taken a tasty and memorable family bite of the Big Apple.
Published November 9, 2010
New York City is a wonderful place to take the kids. One attraction is Central Park, with it's eight hundred plus acres of refined wilderness in the heart of the bustling city.
