
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (72 McBride Ave Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501) protects one of the most dramatic natural landmarks in the northeastern United States — a 77-foot waterfall on the Passaic River that Alexander Hamilton identified in 1778 as the ideal power source for American industry. The falls drove the mills and factories that made Paterson the nation's first planned industrial city, earning it the nickname "Silk City." The park's visitor center covers that industrial history in depth, and the overlook walkways put you directly above the falls.
The NPS directions page points visitors to the parking lot at 72 McBride Avenue Extension — check the NPS directions page for current group visit guidance before you arrive.
Address: 72 McBride Ave Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: (973) 523-0370



















