Great Falls National Historical Park
See the 77-foot Great Falls and learn why water power made Paterson a foundational American industrial city.
Things to Do · Parks · History · Trip Planning
Visiting Paterson
Plan a local visit to Paterson with municipality-specific attractions, recreation and practical trip-planning notes.
What to see and do
Paterson Museum
A strong companion stop to the Great Falls, only a short walk away.
Garret Mountain Reservation
County parkland with overlooks, trails and recreation above the city.
Lambert Castle
A recognizable Paterson landmark in the Garret Mountain area; confirm current interior-access status before visiting.
South Paterson dining
One of North Jersey’s most distinctive concentrations of Middle Eastern, Turkish and Mediterranean food.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Paterson is served by NJ TRANSIT rail and a large bus network, with road connections to Route 20, I-80 and other North Jersey corridors. Confirm current schedules, station details and parking before travel.
Parking
Check posted municipal, street, lot and venue rules when you arrive; downtown and event parking can change.
Lodging
Conventional lodging inventory inside the municipality may be limited. Verify the actual street address before booking because search results often mix neighboring towns.
Food & drink
Use the NJTGO Paterson Food & Drink page for restaurants physically located in the municipality, including current GF/DF badges where supported.
Weather & outdoor conditions
For parks, water access and trails, check current weather, closures and posted safety notices before heading out.
Accessibility
For a specific park, historic site or venue, confirm entrances, surfaces, restrooms and accessibility directly with the operator before visiting.
Keep the map honest
NJTGO does not pad this visitor guide with attractions from neighboring towns. Nearby destinations can be useful, but they should remain identified as nearby rather than being presented as Paterson locations.