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Plan Your Visit

This beautiful view of Paterson's Great Falls can be seen from Mary Ellen Kramer Park.  The photographer, Adali Rosario, won the 2013 Eastern National Photo Contest with this image.

Copyright Adali Rosario

Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few of the things you will discover on your visit to the City of Paterson and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

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Guided walking tours and special programs
Paterson Museum on 2 Market Street (2-3 minute walk from the park).
"Mill Mile" - a self-guided free walking tour app or cell phone tour.

Restaurants:

Local cuisine of the Great Falls Historic District, within walking distance of the park.
Restaurants within a short drive of Paterson Great Falls.
Restaurants from 2016 Savor Paterson Festival.

Afterwards, spend visit related sites within a 10 minute drive of the park:

Lambert Castle; 3 Valley Road, Paterson, NJ
American Labor Museum (Botto House); 83 Norwood Street, Haledon, NJ

 

Accessibility

The Great Falls Historic District is accessible with assistance. Learn more…