- 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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Art and science combine at the Newark Museum through numerous art history, modern art, and scientific exhibits. The site also features a planetarium with regular shows and interactive children's programming through the entire museum.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility that hosts a variety of events including presidential visits. Ballet performances, orchestral performances, and educational programming make this a premier destination in New Jersey.
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Home to an all-turf softball and soccer field, Alumni Field is a sports field tucked away in the Rutgers-Newark Campus. Visitors can enjoy a game to support local women's sports.
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A little league baseball and softball organization, Par Troy Little League East hosts a wide variety of teams for competitive seasons of baseball and softball, including playoffs and tournaments. The league features experienced coaches.
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A privately owned, non-profit museum dedicated to the history of New Jersey and the surrounding areas, The New Jersey Historical Society was founded in 1845. The Society maintains extensive archives and collections of historic artifacts.
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Located at the Orange Reservoir, Paddle Boating & Picnic Pavilion represents a return of the reservoir to public use. Visitors can rent paddle boats, or host picnics or other events in the 30 by 60 foot pavilion.
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The Union City PAC, or Performing Arts Center, hosts a wide variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, and other arts events throughout the year. The arts center first opened in 2009.
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Known for its play about Jesus Christ, Park Performing Arts Center offers cultural arts performances and classes like ballet and painting for children. The center also hosts an annual summer concert series.
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Visitors to Mahwah Museum learn the history of Mahwah and the surrounding community. Artifacts, photographs and historical documents are on display. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from September through June.
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487 S Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
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Featuring a wide selection of wine, Wine Depot of Livingston offers a variety inexpensive liquor. The clerks are knowledgeable about the wines and provide recommendations based on the guest's tastes.