Great Falls of Paterson

Where: Great Falls of Paterson, Paterson
More Info: Admission is FREE. The Falls are open all year round. For information about the Great Falls Visitor Center and opening hours, call 973-279-9587.
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The Great Falls of Paterson is the second largest waterfall in North East America after the Niagara Falls. The Falls are an amazing sight to behold. The waters of the Passaic River plunge 77 feet over a basalt shelf cascading to the waters below. The Falls played a significant role in the industrial revolution by powering factories and mills. In 2009 Congress authorized the park as a designated National Historic Park. The Great Falls Visitor Center is located across from the Great Falls at 65 McBride Avenue Extension. Educational programs and guided walks are offered. Click here to learn more.

Directions to the Great Falls Visitors Center

GREAT FALLS VISITOR CENTER
65 MCBRIDE AVENUE EXTENSION
PATERSON, NJ 07501-1715
(973) 279-9587

Garden State Parkway North:

Exit 155P, continue straight ahead onto Route 19 North following signs for "Downtown Paterson." Make the 1st left onto Cianci Street. Go one light to Market Street and turn left. Market Street ends at Spruce Street (Paterson Museum is on your left.) Turn right onto Spruce Street. Go one block to McBride Avenue Extension and turn right. Visitor center is on the corner, directly across from the Great Falls parking area.

Garden State Parkway South:

Exit 159 (Saddlebrook) onto Route 80 West. Follow directions for Route 80 West below.

Route 80 West: Exit 57 B-A. Follow signs for "Downtown Paterson" and make the 1st left onto Cianci Street. Go one light to Market Street and turn left. Market Street ends at Spruce Street (Paterson Museum is on your left.) Turn right onto Spruce Street. Go one block to McBride Avenue Extension and turn right.Visitor center is on the corner, directly across from the Great Falls parking area.

Route 80 East: Exit 57B, circle around to "Grand Street" exit and turn left.Go to 2nd light, Spruce Street and turn right.Go three blocks (Paterson Museum will be on your right) to McBride Avenue Extension and turn right. Visitor Center is on the corner directly across from the Great Falls parking area.

Route 46 East or West & Route 3: Exit onto "Valley Road = Paterson" and continue through to Route 19 North (just past Lambert Castle.) Turn left onto Route 19 and follow the signs for "Downtown Paterson." Make the 1st left onto Cianci Street. Go one light to Market Street and turn left. Market Street ends at Spruce Street (Paterson Museum is on your left.)Turn right onto Spruce Street. Go one block to McBride Avenue Extension and turn right.Visitor center is on the corner, directly across from the Great Falls parking area.

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