Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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.

Windy Day at the Falls

Doesn't get more photogenic than this

Wind blows US Flag and surrounding area

Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls!

Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park!

Sunny day and waterfall view

Winter Wonderland

Lovely winter day at Paterson Great Falls

snow covered hydro plant and waterfall

Selfie at the Falls

Talk about a selfie!

Man overlooking the falls while taking a selfie

Misty Overlook

One of the best spots to overlook the falls and Garret Mountain, Paterson's largest mountain.

Mist coming up from where the water drops into the passaic river

Green Day at the Raceways!

bridge over the upper raceway to the old stoney road trail

summer foliage surrounding a bridge

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in bloom along the pathway behind the falls.

Walking path behind the falls, during sunset with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.