About this city
Ridgefield is an exceptionally scenic, high-income town located in Fairfield County within the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, running directly along the New York State border. Established in 1708, the town is steeped in colonial military history, serving as the setting for the fierce Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield in 1777. Ridgefield is highly celebrated for its iconic, remarkably broad Main Street, which features perfectly preserved historic sites, stately 18th-century mansions, and a world-class arts scene. Surrounded by deep forests, rugged ridges, and glacial lakes, Ridgefield consistently ranks as one of the safest and most culturally sophisticated small towns in America.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
View world-class provocative contemporary art exhibitions at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, tour the historic 1713 Keeler Tavern Museum to see a British cannonball still embedded in the wall, catch a premier musical performance or movie at the Ridgefield Playhouse, and stroll through the picture-perfect Main Street.
