The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet (23 m) high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation.
Official Visitor Map of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (NHP) in New Jersey. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet (23 m) high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation.
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.
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.
Welcome Center
Our Welcome Center and Bookstore is located at 65 McBride Avenue Extension, across the street from Overlook Park.
Welcome Center building is located on the corner of Spruce Street and McBride Avenue Extension.
Windy Day at the Falls
Wind blows US Flag and surrounding area
Doesn't get more photogenic than this
Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls!
Sunny day and waterfall view
Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park!
Winter Wonderland
snow covered hydro plant and waterfall
Lovely winter day at Paterson Great Falls
Selfie at the Falls
Man overlooking the falls while taking a selfie
Talk about a selfie!
Misty Overlook
Mist coming up from where the water drops into the passaic river
One of the best spots to overlook the falls and Garret Mountain, Paterson's largest mountain.
Green Day at the Raceways!
summer foliage surrounding a bridge
bridge over the upper raceway to the old stoney road trail
Cherry Blossoms
Walking path behind the falls, during sunset with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms in bloom along the pathway behind the falls.
Alexander Hamilton
An overview of the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton painted portrait.
Staff Spotlight: Floyd Myers
Meet Floyd Myers, who is the Chief of Business Development and Partnerships for the National Parks of New York Harbor. He was previously the acting Deputy Superintendent at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and worked at several other parks before that, including the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Selma to Montgomery National Historic Site, Booker T. Washington National Historic Site, and others.
Floyd Myers in uniform
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