- 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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19.2 Miles
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914 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301
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There are a wide variety of gardens at Staten Island Botanical Garden, and entry is free to most of them. The most popular garden replicates an ancient Chinese setting and includes a bamboo forest, waterfalls and multiple pavilions.
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1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301
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The Noble Maritime Collection contains the art, writings, and maritime artifacts of artist John A. Noble. Exhibits inside the collection include his houseboat studio, a ship model gallery, and the atelier of Wichita Bill.
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Kahdena Rd., Morristown, NJ 07962
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Visitors can tour the Gothic Revival home where Caroline Foster lived for 98 years, and was built by a grandson of Paul Revere at the Fosterfield's Living History Farms. Visitors can also learn about the history of agriculture.
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Inside Out Tours offers off the beaten path and hidden history tours of NYC. Their tours highlight establishments that locals frequent and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the food, history, architecture and culture of New York communities.
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151 votes
75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
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Only a ferry ride away, the Richmond County Bank Ballpark provides fans a Manhattan skyline view while watching the pros play ball. The venue also hosts birthday parties, trade shows and company picnics.
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Westchester Riverwalk is a multi-faceted pathway that parallels the Hudson River. There is a jogging path and playground for kids with a play area that's mists out water. There are also tables in the shade for picnicking.
19.5 Miles
73 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY
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The Staten Island Museum has permanent collections of art, natural science, and history, which together feature more than half a million exhibits. The museum was founded in 1881.
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The Staten Island Ferry, which opened in 1905, makes 109 trips per day from Staten Island to Lower Manhattan. Each trip lasts around 25 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to take in views of the surrounding area.
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A full time club devoted exclusively to the sport of table tennis, the New Jersey Table Tennis Club is the largest of its kind in the tri-state area. The club features 8 tables, and hosts leagues and tournaments.
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35 Hyatt Street Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island, NY
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Grand and historic, St. George Theater offers a plethora of live performances. Located in Staten Island, this venue also hosts theater productions for youth, as well as comedic and musical acts.