Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Overview
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near Paterson, New Jersey. Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as 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 nation.
Things to Do at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park include:
Nearby Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
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.
GPS Coordinates: 40.91584600000000, -74.18021500000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (973) 523-0370
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