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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17.1 Miles
91% 666 votes
Specialty Museums 3601 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
The American Museum of the Moving Image is the only institution in the United States that is exclusively focused on the technology, art, and history of television, movies, and video. Screenings of award-winning films are regularly shown at the museum as well.
17.1 Miles
86% 21 votes
National & State Parks Rte 511 (Greenwood Lake Turnpike), West Milford, NJ 7456 MoreLess Info
Long Pond Ironworks State Park pays tribute to the iron workers that started making iron in 1774. The park offers extensive historical information on the area as well as breathtaking views and exceptional hiking.
17.1 Miles
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Specialty Shops 776 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ MoreLess Info
Bayonne's Classic Skate Shop carries a wide range of skateboarding equipment, apparel, accessories, and memorabilia, as well as a variety of boards. The shop holds frequent sales and offers a variety of specials.
17.1 Miles
53% 197 votes
Movie Theaters 35-30 38th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Operated by the prestigious Regal Entertainment Group, UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 is a theater that shows the latest blockbuster titles. The movie theater features state of the art digital surround sound, comfortable seating and a full service snack bar. 
17.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 1756 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 MoreLess Info
Featuring wooden lanes, Van Nest Lanes offers visitors the opportunity to participate in recreational or league bowling. The bowling alley has been used as a filming location for movies like Men In Black 3.
17.2 Miles
88% 345 votes
Islands Long Island Sound, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 1 square mile, a traveler in City Island will be anywhere a few minutes away from the sea. It has numerous seafood restaurants and antique shops, for which it is actually popular among its visitors.
17.2 Miles
96% 9938 votes
Bridges City Hall Park, Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Pedestrians, trains, bicycles, and motor vehicles have crossed the Brooklyn Bridge since 1883. At the time of its construction, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with its 1595.5 feet. It is a National Historic Landmark.
17.2 Miles
44% 9 votes
Playgrounds 34-17 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, Kids Playhouse is a playground facility that was voted 'Best Indoor Playground' by the New York Magazine. The facility specializes in birthday party hosting, offering a variety of private party packages for guests to choose from.
17.3 Miles
97% 2125 votes
Historic Sites Remsen St to Orange St along the East River, Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
The Esplanade, or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, runs for a 1/3 of a mile and offers the viewer the sights of Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor.
17.3 Miles
86% 92 votes
Monuments 51 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002 MoreLess Info
The large Tear Drop Memorial - 911 Monument serves as an artistic reminder of the pain caused by the attacks on the Twin Towers. The monument is made of a rendering of the Twin Towers themselves with a reflective tear drop between them and the granite name plates of victims.
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