The best things to do in Paterson
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The Tides Estate
EntertainmentElegant venue with mountain views, forest surroundings and gardens, hosting weddings.
The Tides Estate
EntertainmentPreakness Valley Golf Course
EntertainmentChallenging golf course featuring immaculate fairways and greens, and scenic views.
Preakness Valley Golf Course
EntertainmentIce Vault Arena
EntertainmentHockey lessons, public skating, tournaments and hockey supplies are all available in this 3-rink facility, which houses a snack bar and a…
Ice Vault Arena
EntertainmentBranch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
EntertainmentIndoor roller-skating rink offering skating lessons, arcade games & party packages.
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
EntertainmentNorth Jersey Country Club
EntertainmentCountry club with a golf course, plus facilities for weddings and other events.
North Jersey Country Club
EntertainmentPrudential Center
EntertainmentSports & entertainment arena hosts events ranging from professional sports to major-league bands.
Prudential Center
EntertainmentHinchliffe Stadium
EntertainmentThis 1932 art deco stadium hosted the New York Black Yankees, pro-football & iconic performers.
Hinchliffe Stadium
EntertainmentOrchard Hills Golf Course
EntertainmentOrchard Hills Golf Course is a sporty 9-hole layout in Paramus on the Bergen Community College grounds with rolling hills and tree-lined…
Orchard Hills Golf Course
EntertainmentWeequahic Golf Course
EntertainmentPublic 18-hole golf course, featuring a well-kept layout and friendly staff.
Weequahic Golf Course
EntertainmentSkyway Golf Course
EntertainmentRecreational golf course offering 9 holes, sand dunes & views of Manhattan, plus public tournaments.
Skyway Golf Course
EntertainmentMonster Mini Golf Paramus
EntertainmentMonster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.
Monster Mini Golf Paramus
EntertainmentCinemark Willowbrook Mall XD and ScreenX
EntertainmentChain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
Cinemark Willowbrook Mall XD and ScreenX
EntertainmentParamus Golf Course
EntertainmentGolf course with an on-site restaurant, known for its greens and being in good shape.
Paramus Golf Course
EntertainmentCatch Air Jersey City
EntertainmentEnclosed play area and party spot featuring obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits.
Catch Air Jersey City
EntertainmentUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
EntertainmentLarge-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
EntertainmentParamus Mini Golf
EntertainmentFamily fun at this 18-hole miniature golf course with active military discounts.
Paramus Mini Golf
EntertainmentCityPlex 12 Newark
EntertainmentCo-owned by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, this all-digital movie theater offers stadium seating.
CityPlex 12 Newark
EntertainmentCatch Air Hasbrouck
EntertainmentSpacious, "kid-curated" indoor playground featuring a variety of e-games, obstacle courses and trampolines.
Catch Air Hasbrouck
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