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Things to see in Paterson, New Jersey (United States): 30 places and when to go
Paterson, New Jersey is a city in United States with around 151,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (10), Food and drink (10), History (5). The best known are USS Ling, Montclair Art Museum and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.92, -74.17
- Population
- About 151,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (10) · Food and drink (10) · History (5) · Temples (3) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 26 km as the crow flies
What to see in Paterson, New Jersey
The places in and around Paterson, New Jersey, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- USS Ling1943 Balao-class submarine12 km
- Montclair Art MuseumArt museum in Montclair, New Jersey12 km
- Cathedral of St. John the BaptistChurch in New Jersey, United States817 m
- Cathedral of St. Michael the ArchangelChurch in New Jersey, United States7.6 km
- Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New JerseyAviation museum in Teterboro, New Jersey12 km
- Delaware Governor's MansionOfficial residence of the Governor of Delaware and the governor's family227 km
- Maywood Station MuseumRailway station in Maywood, the United States of America9.2 km
- Paterson MuseumIndustry museum in Paterson, NJ1.0 km
- Saddle River County ParkCounty park in Bergen County, New Jersey6.6 km
- The HermitageHistoric home in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey11 km
- Waldwick stationRailway station in Waldwick, the United States of America11 km
- Air Mobility Command MuseumAviation museum in Dover Air Force Base229 km
- Barnert TempleReform Jewish synagogue in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey11 km
- Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick YardSignal box in New Jersey, United States of America11 km
- High Mountain Park PreserveProtected area in New Jersey, United States7.1 km
- John Dickinson HouseHistoric house in Delaware, USA230 km
- Delaware State Museum BuildingsMuseum228 km
- Lenape TrailHiking trail between Newark & Millburn, New Jersey12 km
- New York, Susquehanna and Western 206Preserved Alco S-2 diesel locomotive9.1 km
- Auspicious BrewBrewery372 km
- Chapel + MainBrewery372 km
- Five Dimes BreweryBrewery14 km
- Garrison City BeerworksBrewery372 km
- Hackensack Brewing CompanyBrewery11 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Montclair Brewery, Seven Tribesmen Brewery, Silver Moon Winery, The Alementary brewing Company, The Czar's Brewery
- With kids: Super Cichlids Inc
When to go to Paterson, New Jersey
The best time to visit Paterson, New Jersey is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulBest time14:40
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Paterson, New Jersey
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Newark, New Jersey32 places24 km
- New York City142 places25 km
- Denville10 places26 km
- Hartford13 places27 km
- Elmsford15 places34 km
- Brooklyn14 places35 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paterson, New Jersey?
The best known: USS Ling, Montclair Art Museum, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paterson, New Jersey?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Paterson, New Jersey?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 26 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paterson, New Jersey as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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