Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Cotton and silk fabrics; steam locomotives; continuous rolls of paper; airplane engines. What do these things have in common? They were all manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established, America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the United States.
From: Garden State Parkway (New Jersey) North: Take exit 155P on left to Route 19 TO WEST Route 80 Paterson. South: Take Exit 159 (Saddlebrook) on your right. After taking the exit, make your second right onto I-80 West (Paterson). From: Interstate 80 I-80 West: Take Exit 57 A-B. Taking (Exit 57- B) (Downtown Paterson) follow the Downtown Paterson sign. I-80 East: Take (Exit 57- B), take exit Route 80 west Grand St./ Del Water Gap KEEP RIGHT exit. Stay to the right for Grand Street exit ramp.
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Food
- Dining
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Waterfalls
Windy Day at the Falls
Doesn't get more photogenic than this
Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls!
Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park!
Winter Wonderland
Lovely winter day at Paterson Great Falls
Selfie at the Falls
Talk about a selfie!
Misty Overlook
One of the best spots to overlook the falls and Garret Mountain, Paterson's largest mountain.
Green Day at the Raceways!
bridge over the upper raceway to the old stoney road trail
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms in bloom along the pathway behind the falls.