What to do in Ridgewood, NY

Activities, attractions and tours
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Ridgewood Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Ridgewood is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ridgewood to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Ridgewood Attractions

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If you love street art, the Bushwick Collective is a must-visit. There are two subway stations on the L line that bring you straight to the Bushwick Collective: Jefferson Street (right in the middle of the Bushwick Collective) and Morgan Ave. The majority of street art is on Troutman Street, between St Nicholas Ave and Irving Ave, but it’s worth venturing off of Troutman and explore the streets around there (Jefferson also has great murals). 

Tip: Join a Street art tour! Brooklyn Unplugged has fantastic street art tours, and if you’re on a tight budget: Freetoursbyfoot runs tip-based tours in Bushwick. 

There are also some great places to eat and drink around here: Los Hermanos for tacos, The Rookery for drinks, Bunna Cafe for vegetarian Ethiopian food, Foster Sundry for gourmet sandwiches, and if you walk over to the Morgan Ave subway station

Lefrak City

If you're spending time in Lefrak City, check out sights like Forest Park Golf Course or Forest Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Fresh Pond Rd. Station or Forest Av. Station.

Lefrak City
This is the ridge wood reservoir most people don’t even realize it still exist. There is a walk way around it, but nature has reclaimed it.  This fall day the sun colored it a beautiful blue

Glendale

While visiting Glendale, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Park Golf Course and Forest Park.

Glendale

Day trip destinations from Ridgewood