Bergen County

Explorer

Places to Go

4 places

Downtown Ridgewood

Attraction

Ridgewood

Bergen County's most vibrant walkable Main Street, anchored by the NJ Transit train station. Independent boutiques, bakeries, specialty food shops, and cafes line the blocks around Ridgewood Avenue. The village hosts outdoor concerts, a weekly farmers market, Art Night Out, and a beloved Holiday Stroll every December.

Old Paramus Reformed Church & Cemetery

Historic Site

Ridgewood

One of Bergen County's oldest congregations, organized in 1735. Both British and American forces used the church as a field hospital during the Revolutionary War, and Washington's troops encamped nearby. The 1800 church building still stands alongside an 18th-century churchyard with historic headstones — a quietly affecting connection to the county's deepest history.

Ridgewood Public Library

Ridgewood Public Library

Library

Ridgewood

One of Bergen County's finest public libraries with an outstanding children's department, regular author events, film screenings, and community programs. Known for its excellent selection and welcoming atmosphere. A great rainy-day destination.

Schoolhouse Museum

Schoolhouse Museum

Museum

Ridgewood

An authentic one-room schoolhouse built in 1872 and preserved by the Ridgewood Historical Society. The museum houses a collection of historic artifacts documenting Ridgewood's evolution from a small agricultural community to a thriving Bergen County suburb. An excellent stop to pair with a visit to the Ridgewood Public Library nearby.