10 Things to Do in Paterson That You Shouldn't Miss

November 8, 2017 Kelli Reichel

Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third-most-populous city. Paterson has the second-highest density of any U.S. city with over 100,000 people, behind only New York City. For 2015, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 147,754, an increase of 1.1% from the 2010 enumeration, ranking the city the 177th-largest in the nation.
Restaurants in Paterson

1. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

72 McBride Ave Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501-2660 +1 973-523-0370
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 322 reviews

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

The history of the City of Paterson includes its beginnings as the ambitious project of Alexander Hamilton and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufacturers (S.U.M.) in 1792 at the Great Falls, the early development of water power systems for industrial use, and the various types of manufacturing that occurred in the District's mills into the 20th Century. These included cotton fabrics, railroad locomotives, textile machinery, jute, and silk spinning, weaving, and dyeing, among many others. The Great Falls also represents compelling stories of the lives of immigrants who labored in the mills, those who owned and operated manufacturing concerns and became wealthy, and the quest of laborers and the labor movement for better working conditions and pay. Immigrants still settle today in Paterson to pursue their versions of Hamilton's vision, creating a diverse and vibrant culture.

Reviewed By riggi5 - Wayne, New Jersey

First time I visited the Falls was last year and I was pleasantly surprised. However, there was litter scattered about and the garbage baskets were overflowing. I don’t know if there are food carts, bathroom facilities or on site maintenance in the park but that may boost visitor attendance.

2. Gun For Hire

1267 McBride Ave, 14 miles from NYC, Woodland Park, NJ 07424-2541 +1 888-486-3674
Excellent
82%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 74 reviews

Gun For Hire

Want to shoot? Just stop in! We have everything you need. Just bring your ID. We have earned a 6 star rating and have been voted NJ's Best of the Best of the Best. We have 19 indoor ports both 25 and 50 yard, over 120 guns for rent, comfortable lounge, indoor gourmet cafe and an incomparable family environment. 8 years old and up can shoot! Free to watch with several shooting packages available.

Reviewed By featherdiane - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Gun For Hire is our favorite shooting range. The place is clean, well organized, and safe. Great place for any level of comfort. My husband is far more experienced than I am, but I would feel comfortable going here on my own. Everyone I've come in contact with is knowledgeable and helpful.

3. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms

245 Diamond Bridge Ave, 2nd Floor, Hawthorne, NJ 07506-1984 +1 973-963-4142
Excellent
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5 based on 26 reviews

The Other Tales - Escape Rooms

The Other Tales - Escape Rooms offers real life mystery adventure games. Our games are an immersive experience, where players become part of the story as they look for clues, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery. Movie-like sets, deep story, and unusual riddles are fun for adults of all ages.

Reviewed By millasha - NJ

Clues are well designed and distributed along the room, so if you are (like me) come in a company of 8 people, there is plenty of room to work together on clues and not feel crowded. Clues are hard enough, but not impossible to crack. Highly recommend as fun weekend family activity, an anniversary outing, or even small office celebration.

4. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls, NJ 07424 +1 973-655-2378
Excellent
72%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

Reviewed By RoadLessTravelledNJ - Trenton, New Jersey

On a beautiful weekend afternoon, we travelled up to Montclair University to visit the Yogi Berra Museum. We are not baseball fans, and only found out about this museum through a Groupon. We were definitely NOT disappointed.
There is dedicated free museum parking available across from the museum. The museum is the building in front of the Yogi Berra Stadium, which was open the day we visited. We were able to see athletes warming up on the cozy field, choose our stadium seats, check out the picnic area.
Inside the museum, there is a Yogi Berra timeline that follows an American History timeline. The cases were filled with memorabilia from Yogi Berra's life, and from baseball in general. There were opportunities to press buttons for interactive videos, sit in antique stadium seats, purchase new merchandise. There is even a theater that looks like a ball field.

5. Twisted Elm

435 River Dr, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1543 +1 201-791-3705
Excellent
38%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4 based on 13 reviews

Twisted Elm

Reviewed By BrianC645710 - Saddle Brook, New Jersey, United States

this restaurant has so many choices of food to enjoy. excellent dishes of steak, pasta, seafood and pizza. definitely try the disco fries, mac-n-cheese and garlic butter they serve before appetizer! great local beers for those that enjoy micro-brews.

6. Presby Iris Gardens

474 Upper Mountain Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-1523 +1 973-783-5974
Excellent
73%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Presby Iris Gardens

Reviewed By Marc S - Randolph, New Jersey

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is a remarkable garden, with over 10,000 irises, 1,500 varieties and over 100,000 blooms over the entire season. Like any other garden, it makes sense to inquire about the stage of the bloom. Visiting the garden in late May, we still saw many beautiful irises. However the majority of viewed irises looked well past their prime.

Parking is available on the street, and I am sure it can sometimes be challenging. We easily found a spot. Importantly be sure to check the weather. Overcast skies with little or no wind will help with your photography.

7. Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes

22-22 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-1554 +1 201-797-5400
Excellent
37%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 27 reviews

Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes

Reviewed By LWL3333 - Ridgewood, New Jersey

For over 20 years my office was only two doors down from this large bowling and entertainment place but I seldom set foot inside. Last week I took my two pre-teen grandsons there on a day when school was not in session and they had a good time bowling while I watched and cheered for them. Bowling has gotten expensive and there is no discount here for kids. Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot.

8. Sharky's Wings & Raw Bar

545 Highland Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011-3635 +1 973-473-0713
Excellent
40%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Sharky's Wings & Raw Bar

Reviewed By Jeffrey M - Clifton, New Jersey

Grrrreat Wings - done EXACTLY as requested, raucous - but friendly - crowd, many sports TVs, in short: atmosphere, atmosphere, 

atmosphere ......  everything you'd want - and hope for - in a neighborhood Dive Bar.   Can't wait to go back for the Raw Bar and seafood which will be very soon based on this happy, Friday afternoon experience

9. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park

216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652-5349 +1 201-262-3771
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 364 reviews

Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park

Reviewed By Liza H - Dumont, New Jersey

We love the Bergen County Zoo. It is a family favorite! We are members and they have many great activities all year long! Wonderful new updates and fantastic programs. My kids go to their zoo camp for a week in the summer as well! Love it!

10. Lambert Castle

3 Valley Rd, Paterson, NJ 07503-2932 +1 973-247-0085
Excellent
38%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 80 reviews

Lambert Castle

Reviewed By travelgalAvon - Avon, Connecticut

Nasty older lady at the front desk seemed bothered we were there.
$5 entrance fee for a self guided tour, A mishmash of art work, sculptures, furnishings and historical displays. The architecture of the home is stunning but there was no one to discuss this with.
The NY city skyline "view"?? Maybe if you were sitting on the roof. The trees have grown so large they obstruct a clear view so "peek-a boo" would be a more appropriate term
The grounds seem popular with wedding photographers as there were three there during our visit...but the very small court yards were underwhelming and without the city view as a backdrop (now that would be stunning) why bother?

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