When winter rolls around in New Jersey, many people think it’s the perfect time to curl up in their warm house with a book. Other cold-weather lovers like us think it’s the perfect time to go exploring! Small towns often look especially beautiful in the winter, and they’re often much less crowded with tourists. A perfect example is Ridgewood, NJ in winter. This charming town of around 25,000, not too far from the New York border, takes on a completely different character when the snow starts to fall. The town’s local park turns into a bucolic haven, the area’s indoor attractions become all the more attractive, and a hearty meal at one of the state’s best restaurants is calling. It all comes together into the perfect winter getaway in the Garden State.

Ridgewood is a gorgeous small town, filled with unique historic buildings like the Van Dien House.
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Every winter, when the snow falls, the town's unique architecture takes on a beautiful and peaceful character.
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That's never clearer than when walking Graydon Park, the town's best outdoor haven. It might just be the most peaceful spot in town during the winter.
Graydon Park, 131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA
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Of course, a night indoors is just as appealing when it's cold. The town has a charming old-school movie theater.
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The Bow Tie Cinemas are the kind of place where it feels like you've just stepped back into a simpler time. Smaller theaters, but a rustic charm that can't be duplicated.
Bow Tie Cinemas Warner Theater, 190 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA
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And of course, there's nothing like a hearty meal during the winter. La Lanterna, a charming Italian cafe, is just the ticket.
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From rich pastas and fried cutlets to perfectly prepared fish dishes, it's the kind of place that's perfect for a relaxing night out.
La Lanterna Cafe & Grill, 29 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA
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Have you visited Ridgewood, NJ in the winter? Let us know your favorite things to do, see, and eat in this laid-back small town in the comments section! You can find out more about the town on the Ridgewood website, check what’s playing on the Bow Tie Cinemas Facebook, and get a full look at the menu on the webpage of La Lanterna. While you’re in the town, check out Ridgewood’s beautiful natural pool. If you’d like to turn your visit to Ridgewood into a multi-day event, why not book a room at the nearby Hampton Inn Paramus.

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