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Address: 2 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501
The Paterson Museum displays a collection of photographs and artifacts documenting the history of the textile and locomotive-building industries which once dominated the region, and the role Paterson played in firearms enterprise of Samuel Colt. There are two experimental submarines (built in 1878 and 1881 by John...
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Address: 1 Raymond Plaza West, Market St, Newark, NJ
With connections to Amtrak, NJ Transit, Hudson Bergen Light Rail, and the NYC subway system, this 1930s Art Deco transit hub serves more than 70,000 commuters daily. Built in 1933, this Newark train station is 293 feet long and retains many of it's origianl architectural details.
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Address: 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Located in Newark's Downtown Arts District, this huge multifaceted museum features 80 galleries of art and natural science exhibits. The extensive collection includes Native American, Asian, and African arts and artifacts, as well as the largest exhibit of Tibetan art in the Western Hemisphere. A planetarium,...
African Art Museum of the SMA Fathers
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Address: 23 Bliss Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Dedicated exclusively to African art, this Society of African Missions museum features rotating exhibits of its permanent collection. The museum offers two-three exhibitions per year, which may include masks, woodcarvings, pottery, basketry, sculpture, and textiles. Pieces from such countries as Nigeria, Mali, and...
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
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Address: 400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608
This museum is located at the Teterboro Airport, one of the busiest facilities serving private and commuter aircraft. The museum is located on the east side of airport, next to the new control tower in an independent facility where visitors can hear directions for incoming and outgoing aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts...
Botto House / American Labor Museum
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Address: 83 Norwood St, Haledon, NJ 07508
Housed in the 1908 Botto House National Landmark, the American Labor Museum has a collection of photographs, union memorabilia, tools and household artifacts which document the Paterson silk strike in the early 1900's. A good display giving a glimpse at the lifestyle of a generation of working-class immigrants. One...
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Address: Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104
Designed by the Olmstead brothers, this park encompasses 360 acres and is about four miles long. Wandering paths, a lake, and winding streams feature predominantly, but perhaps the crowning glory of Branch Brook Park is its cherry trees. Thousands flock to the park's annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held during peak...
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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Address: 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
From the moment you walk into the sanctuary, you notice the Rose Window, which is 37 feet in diameter and one of the most beautiful and encompassing visual displays in the entire cathedral. Thankfully, the French Gothic architecture has been preserved. You can feel the sanctity reverberating all around you when the...
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Address: 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
The Dey Mansion was built in 1740 for militia commander Colonel Theunis Dey. In 1780, Dey hosted George Washington for several months during the Revolutionary War. Today, the mansion offers a look into history with period furnishings, weapons, prints and original historic documents. Come spend the day at this...
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Address: 65 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
Start your visit here with a stop at the Great Falls Cultural Center, where you'll learn more about the falls, and the long industrial history of the region. The area surrounding the falls is a designated National Historic Landmark, and contains the remnants of over 200 years of industry. The 77-foot waterfall on the...
