Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines.
Photo: NPS Photo/ Terry McKenna / NPS
About Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
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.
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Driving times from Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
General Park Hours
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
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Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Dining, Food, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Thomas Edison National Historical Park (26 min), General Grant National Memorial (26 min), Hamilton Grange National Memorial (28 min), Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (31 min), Stonewall National Monument (32 min), Castle Clinton National Monument (33 min).