- Our list of the best things to do in Paterson, New Jersey, features the top 705 nearby activities — including 247 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Paterson, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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179th Street and Riverside Drive, New York City, NY 10033
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Built in 1927, the George Washington Bridge connects New York City and the state of New Jersey. The location, one of the most famous bridges in the world, has been featured in a wide variety of motion pictures.
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With the help of 32 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, Field Station: Dinosaurs brings these ancient animals to life. In addition to the animatronic creatures, visitors are able to view a 3-D show, meet a 15-foot puppet of a T-Rex, and interact with the roaming dinosaur wranglers in the park.
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Laurel Hill Park contains two softball fields and a baseball / soccer turf field for those who wish to play in a team sporting event. The park's picnic tables and gazebo also make it a suitable place for a family or group outing.
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Situated on top of a cliff, Fort Lee Historic Park provides multiple scenic overlooks near a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. The park has an on-site Visitor Center that features living history programs and several walking paths and hiking trails.
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560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is oriented towards providing their animals with a more natural habitat than other zoos. There are numerous close-up displays, a petting zoo, an aquarium where visitors can pet a shark, and live music entertainment.
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2400 Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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While the Palisades Interstate Park Commission covers several parks and recreational sites, it is most known for several hiking trails. There are over 30 miles of paths within the main park which can accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced hikers.
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Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium is a 6,200 seat baseball park, home to baseball teams from Rutgers University Newark and New Jersey Institute of Technology. The park is named in honor of the Newark bears.
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560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Popular during the warmer months of the year, Essex County Parks Safari Mini Golf is an African-safari-themed mini-golf course featuring a unique 19-hole course. In addition to public mini-golf, visitors also commonly enjoy hosting birthday parties at the course.
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Newark Public Library offers a collection of materials and programs of interest to educate, inform, enrich and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. They also created the Teen Spot to offer space, library services and materials for area teenagers.
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As an indoor jumping facility, Pump It Up offers an inflatable playground for visitors to bring their children to. Visitors can purchase a party package, such as the Adventure Party package, that includes a private session for jumping.