Why visit Ridgebury
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ned Mountain, Seth Low Mountain, Lewis June House and North Salem Town Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Ridgebury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ridgebury
Ridgebury is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It occupies the north end of the town of Ridgefield and is bordered to the north and northeast by the city of Danbury and to the west by Putnam and Westchester counties in New York. As of the 2020 census, Ridgebury had a population of 2,223.
From the Wikipedia article Ridgebury, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks6
Lewis June House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
North Salem Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Rathaus in New York, United States of America
Thomas Hyatt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Ridgefield, Connecticut, on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Fairfield County
Union Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Salem, New York
West Mountain Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
Museum · 2.9 mi
Art museum in North Salem, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Land Conservancy of Ridgefield (Ned's Mountain Road) 4 Parcels
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Ridgebury Farms (2 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Ridgebury Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Berthier Equestrian Trail
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Bennetts Farm Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Ledges Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Pine Mountain Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes5
Cenadou Bistrot
Restaurant · French, Bistro · 2.0 mi
721 Titicus Road, North Salem
We-Sa 17:00-21:00; Su 12:00-14:30, 17:30-20:30
Odeens BBQ Ridgefield Golf Course
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Ridgebury Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
605 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
School · 2.6 mi
115 Barlow Mountain Rd., Ridgefield
Dps Early Childhood Center At Granville
School · 5.3 mi
14 Granville Avenue, Danbury
Map of Ridgebury
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Danbury Muni Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Lakes West 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Peach Lake 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Lakes East 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Danbury 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Route 7 Gateway 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Brewster 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Bethel 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Brewster Hill 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Ridgefield 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Brewster Heights 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- RidgefieldCT RidgeburyRoad RochambeauRoute, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT RidgeburyCongregationalChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- THOMAS HYATT HOUSE, ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RidgefieldCT 60OrenecaRoad, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT LewisJuneHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Hall North Salem NY Dec 10, dougtone (Doug Kerr), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, Charles, CC BY 2.0
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