Paterson Great Falls
Filmed as Bridge over the falls
📍 72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501 (Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park), Paterson, United States
Scene breakdown
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Bridge over the falls
The Sopranos S01E01Hesh and Pussy lean on a debtor at the bridge above the falls.
Hesh Rabkin Big Pussy Bonpensiero
Real-world history
The 77-foot falls on the Passaic River powered Alexander Hamilton's planned industrial city of Paterson, and the area is now a national historical park. The footbridge over the chasm appears twice in season 1.
Logistics & accessibility
Admission: Free public park; the overlook and footbridge area are open daily. Check the National Park Service site for visitor centre hours.
Parking & accessibility: Free lot at Overlook Park on McBride Avenue.
Best time to visit: Spring, or after heavy rain, when the falls are at full flow.