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Welcome to Ridgeway, NY

Overview

The town of Ridgeway is on the western border of Orleans County, beneath the village of Lyndonville and including the northern part of the village of Medina, which also is partly in the town of Shelby. The town is bordered by the town of Hartland, Niagara County, to the west. Ridgeway is a farming community with just under 7,000 residents, the majority of whom (more than 6,000) reside in Medina. Along with Medina, Ridgeway also contains the hamlets of Jeddo, Knowlesville and North Ridgeway. The Oak Orchard River, a popular fishing spot, flows north through the town.


Essentials

For groceries, Medina has a Top’s Friendly Market and a smaller Nice n Easy Grocery Shoppe, as well as the Ridge Way Bulk Food Bakery and mini marts. The historic downtown district has a wide variety of shopping options and restaurants. Other shopping areas are a short drive: Lockport is to the west, and Batavia is south. 



Recreation & Entertainment

A variety of summer events are held along the Erie Canal. The railroad museum hosts year-round activities, including fall foliage tours and an annual visit from Thomas the Tank Engine for kids. Medina Lanes, a bowling center, is on Maple Ridge Road. The Diana Theatre on Main Street is being renovated into a multi-purpose entertainment center. Movie theaters can be found nearby in Lockport, Williamsville and Amherst to the west, and in Brockport to the east. 



Transportation & Traffic

Route 104, a major east-west highway in the region, runs right through Ridgeway. Route 63 is the main north-south roadway. Route 98 is a short drive east. The Thruway runs south of Medina.



Pros & Cons

As the main community in Ridgeway, the village of Medina offers a lot, with an historic downtown district and canal attractions. Along with a variety of outdoor activities, Medina has plenty of places to shop and eat, and the railroad museum is a popular attraction. You’re halfway between Buffalo and Rochester, the biggest cities in the state after New York City.