Free & Cheap Things to Do in Paterson, NJ

  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Paterson FALLS to Paterson Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Paterson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Paterson FALLS to Paterson Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Paterson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Brooklyn.
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14.8 Miles
60% 275 votes
Observation Decks 725 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10022 MoreLess Info
Trump Tower, named after famous businessman Donald Trump, features a variety of condominium and commercial spaces, including the flagship stores of Nike and Gucci. The location features a fine jewelry boutique, an ice cream parlor, a café, a grill, and a bar.
14.8 Miles
6% 69 votes
Movie Theaters 30-300 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07303 MoreLess Info
An 11-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Newport Centre 11 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events, arcade games, independent films and a snack bar.
14.8 Miles
56% 9 votes
Music Venue 2403 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468 MoreLess Info
Built in the 1929, Paradise Theater is a historic theater that hosts concerts, stand up comedy, and other events. The interior of the theater is designed to look like it is under the night's sky.
14.9 Miles
92% 56634 votes
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High Line

Hiking Trails Access at Gansevoort Street, 14th Street, 16th Street, 18th Street, 20th Street, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Originally an elevated railway, the High Line is now a public park which features gardens, food stands, and outdoor artworks. This park runs for 1.45 miles and was opened in 2009.
14.9 Miles
96% 42296 votes
Observation Decks 30 Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Opened in 1933, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck is situated at 853 feet above the street and offers a panoramic view of the city.
14.9 Miles
87% 53 votes
Historic Sites Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 MoreLess Info
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the cottage in which famous poet Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life. Those visiting the cottage can expect a video presentation and a guided tour.
14.9 Miles
95% 10329 votes
Parks 6th Ave. between W. 40th and W. 42nd Sts., New York City, NY 10017 MoreLess Info
In the winter, visitors can visit the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park featuring free ice-skating on a 170 foot by 100-foot rink. Visitors can also visit the reading room with lots of reading material free of charge, ride a carousel, play pétanque, chess, checkers, and backgammon.
14.9 Miles
86% 16931 votes
Modern Art Museums 11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019 MoreLess Info
At the Museum of Modern Art, guests will have the opportunity to visit a variety of painting and sculpture exhibitions. This location, which also hosts shows several films on a rotating basis, host film festivals, lectures, and other events.
14.9 Miles
91% 11120 votes
Architectural Buildings Between 47th and 51th Streets, New York City, NY 10020 MoreLess Info
The Rockefeller Center has 19 buildings on 22 acres including the Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building. The center is surrounded by a flag from each of the countries in the United Nations.
14.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
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Poe Park

Historic Homes Grand Concourse & East 192nd Street, Bronx, NY 10462 MoreLess Info
Established in 1902, Poe Park is a recreational park that is dedicated to the American Poet Edgar Allen Poe. The park is home to the Poe Cottage, where Poe wrote ‘The Bells’, ‘Eureka’, and ‘Annabel Lee’.
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