Discover Paterson
28 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Paterson Great Falls
A massive waterfall in an urban setting, ideal for landscape and urban photography.

Great Falls of Paterson
A National Historic Site featuring a stunning waterfall, perfect for nature and landscape photography.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Featuring a breathtaking 75-foot waterfall, this park is perfect for landscape and nature photography. The historic buildings and museum add to its charm.

Great Falls of the Passaic River
Located in Paterson, this site features a stunning waterfall and offers excellent opportunities for nature photography.

Lambert Castle
A historical landmark located in nearby Paterson, NJ, offering stunning architecture and scenic views for photography.

The Great Falls of the Passaic River
An historic waterfall with surrounding industrial architecture, ideal for industrial and landscape photography.

Paterson Falls
A scenic waterfall with a historic background, perfect for landscape and nature photography.

The Art Factory
An industrial venue with a unique aesthetic, ideal for capturing modern industrial and artistic scenes.
Paterson Museum
A historic museum with beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture, ideal for capturing architectural details and cultural exhibitions.
The Van Houten House
A historic house with Dutch colonial architecture, offering opportunities for architectural photography and historic scene captures.

Paterson Station
A historic train station with architectural charm, offering opportunities for capturing urban scenes and details.
The Paterson Armory
A historic armory with architectural charm, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and historic scenes.

Hinchliffe Stadium
A historic stadium with a unique architectural style, offering opportunities for sports and urban photography.
The Paterson Museum
A museum housed in a historic building, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and historic scenes.
The Fabian Theater
A historic theater with architectural charm, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and cultural scenes.

The Paterson City Hall
A historic building with a mix of architectural styles, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and civic scenes.

The Paterson Public Library
A historic library building with architectural charm, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and civic scenes.

The Great Falls Railway Station
A small station with a charming, old-world feel, offering opportunities for capturing historic details and street scenes.
The Paterson Silk Strike Monument
A historic monument commemorating the Paterson Silk Strike, offering opportunities for capturing urban landscapes and historic scenes.

The Downtown Paterson Market
A vibrant marketplace with a mix of street life and cultural diversity, ideal for capturing street photography and urban scenes.

Straight Street
A historic street with a lively atmosphere, offering opportunities for capturing street scenes and urban landscapes.

The Old City Hall Annex
A historic annex with architectural charm, offering opportunities for capturing urban scenes and historic details.

Riverside Vista of the Passaic River
A scenic spot offering views of the Passaic River, ideal for capturing riverside landscapes and cityscapes.

Wrigley Park
A small community park with a mix of green spaces and urban views, suitable for capturing everyday life and urban landscapes.

The Weasel Brook Park
A green oasis in the city, offering opportunities for nature photography and urban landscapes.

PCCC - Passaic County Community College
A local college offering a blend of modern architecture and urban photography opportunities. Its campus provides a unique backdrop for portraits or street photography.
The Froehlich Park
A small community park with a mix of green spaces and play areas, suitable for capturing everyday life and urban landscapes.

Lakeview Neighborhood Streets
A charming residential area with a mix of old and new architecture, offering opportunities for capturing street photography and urban landscapes.