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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

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Scene breakdown

  1. Bridge over the falls

    The Sopranos S01E01

    Hesh 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.