Little Dutch brown stone house containing a museum about history of Fair Lawn, built in 1815…read more Interior open on occasional Sunday afternoons and a couple other days a year (see photo) Right next to Fair Lawn's Radburn NJ Transit railway station.. walking distance from downtown Fair Lawn.?

Interesting history lesson in the shadows of the Manhattan skyscrapers…read more Excellent presentation by the docent. Both park employees were quite knowledgeable about various topics. The tour covered many different topics of that era. You could see yourself imagining what life was like at that time. Don't miss the portrait painting on the 2nd floor.

Soooo if you happen to live in Northern NJ and happen to have family visiting, and that family…read morehappens to be huuuuge history buffs -- then y'all should probably visit the Dey Mansion, aka George Washington's Headquarters way back in the late 1700's. Full disclosure: it was my mother who looked up the Dey Mansion and requested to go there on a recent-ish visit. It wouldn't have been my first choice of things to do on a sunny Saturday but she's the guest and a total history nerd and it was something to check out. I can't say I didn't enjoy it at least a little bit... while my mom is a history nerd, I'm a design nerd and the house itself, built by the Dey Family, is beauuuuuufitul. The brick, the wide plank wood floors inside, the gorgeous [paint] colors used throughout were just striking on every level. Then the layout and design and function of the house back in the 1700's is so different then how we live in our homes now -- so interesting. The gardens surrounding the property are also so lovely. Here's my one issue with the historical site and tour -- when we inquired we were told it was 'less than an hour for sure' depending on how many people/questions. While the tour guide was nice enough, he was verrrrrrry long winded. There were 6 of us.. and that tour was most definitely longer than an hour. Not sure if that's the case every time but just something to be prepared for should you decide to visit. Cost for the tours was supposed to be $5 but during out visit they had just begun some restorations and certain spaces were closed off... so they didn't insist on guest paying. They still accepted donations though. Parking is also free, fyi. And the mansion is easy to get to from routes 23, 46 and 80.

On 7/18/23, we visited the Paterson Museum for the 2nd time…read more This museum is truly a hidden gem filled with so much history. Outside the museum, you'll see a train at least a century old. In addition, some interesting modern sculptures surround the building. Inside the museum, you'll see the history of the Leni Lenape Indians. The museum has a wonderful display of minerals from NJ. Over a century ago, Paterson was known as t "Silk City of the World". You'l see the old loom machines from yesteryear. One very large display case has many of the old "Colt" revolvers manufactured in the city Paterson. The museum has a section dedicated to John P. Holland. Mr. Holland designed and built the first underwater vessel accepted by the U.S. Navy. On a lighter note, you'll see many pictures of Paterson's own beloved comedian, Lou Costello ("Hey Abbott!" ) of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello. Admission is free. The museum does welcome donations.

It was the vision of Alexander Hamilton that set the course for Paterson, N.J. to become a major…read moreearly industrial Hub. The museum frames that reality in concise and magnificently curated exhibits. The museum covers John Ryle "Father of the American Silk Industry", Thomas Rogers 1871 Locomotive Erecting Shop which built trains that aided in the construction of the Panama Canal (the 299 sits in the front of the museum), and displays of the John P. Holland 181 submarine proto-types which were launched in the nearby Passaic river. Wright Aeronautical Corporation and it's contribution to the plane Charles Lindbergh flew solo from NYC to Paris in 1927 and the spectacular and rare collection of Colt firearms by Norman B. Tomlison Jr. and Paul R. Applegate are both on display at the musem. Also worth mentioning is the exhibit of the Delaware-Lenape culture with many artifacts and a reconstruction of a wig-wam, If you are interested in mineralogy, the museum has first grade quality specimens obtained world wide as well as from local quarries and sites. Lastly, they have exhibits celebrating local greats like Lou Costello, Larry Doby ( the second black athlete in Major league baseball and Hall of Famer), and Hinchcliff Field during the glory days of midget car racing. The old photos in each exhibit are priceless to see. The museum is only a block from the Great Falls. A two dollar donation is accepted for adults and the parking is free. There are plenty of places to eat including Libby's famous hot dogs and chili one of my favorite hot dog joints.. Make a day of it and visit Great Falls (now a National Park), tthe Great Falls Visitor Center and historic district and the Paterson Museum.

The Tarrytown World War 1 memorial is a somber and well done monument recognizing those in the town…read morewho served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the war. It sits under a large shade tree area steps from Neparan Road on Broadway. After having dinner we walked around and paid it a visit. Tarrytown is a lot more than the Headless Horseman and there is a history here of those who served during wartimes. Sculpted by Joseph R Pollia, its a 10 foot tall sculpture. It features a WWI soldier standing at a gravesite, with his eyes looking down at a grave. It was dedicated on May 30, 1927, as a tribute to those who died in WWI and all from Tarrytown who served.

Well placed for passers by to stop and pay respects to World War I veterans of Tarrytown. Although…read moreTarrytown/Sleepy Hollow is best known for the tales of a Headless Horseman there's much history here related to its veterans. Although the monument may be moderate in size it is done extremely well and is worth visiting after having a meal at a local restaurant or going to and from the famed Sleepy Hollow cemetery and Church. With the significant shade the trees provide it would seem reasonable for the city to place a bench or two beside the monument so locals could enjoy a coffee or lunch outside while remembering those they will never met but gave so much for them.

A relic from old upper saddle river, this little gem has plenty going on during the year. Some of…read moreour favorite events are Santa in the Barn when our kids were little. It's an unbeatable photo op with a vintage sleigh, a real looking Santa, staged inside of a beautiful kept barn. They also have a bake sale along with demonstrations on spinning wool, and cooking in their outside kitchen. This has been a part of our family tradition, so fortunate to have this in our community!

The Muth Museum is located in the historic district of Paterson, New Jersey adjacent to the Great…read moreFalls. The museum is on the second floor of Hinchliffe Stadium on the southeast corner. It is a National Historic Landmark since 2013.. Admission is free. The museum showcases Negro baseball, Paterson's elite athletes and the history of Hinchliffe Stadium. The stadium opened in 1932 and became the homefield for the the New York Black Yankees. Legendry players who played at Hinchliffe Stadium included Larry Doby (a Paterson High School standout, first Black player to enter the American League (Cleveland Indians, July 5, 1947), Hall of Famers (Josh Gibson, Monte Irwin and Jackie Robinson) also played in Hinchcliffe Stadium. Probably the best shortstop ever the play the game, Honus Wagner (1933) played for the Paterson Silk Sox. Twenty "Hall of Fame players" played at one time or another in Hinchcliffe Stadium. Aside from baseball, Hinchcliffe Stadium was also the home of midget car racing and Paterson High Schools major sporting events. The museum has historic photographs, baseball memorabilia, and many other interesting displays. As a baseball fan, I was very excited to see the museum.

Lyndhurst is a beautiful castle overlooking the Hudson River. It's a three-floor museum that's very…read morewell maintained and preserved. I visited during the flower show, and it made the experience even more special. So many talented floral designers decorated every corner of the mansion, turning the castle into a truly stunning display.

Beautiful grounds! Wonderful tour, quite an interesting history! I also loved the craft fair which…read morewas on the grounds. Reasonably priced tickets.

5/15/26 (Update) Laurelwood Arboretum is even more beautiful than ever…read more The Sensory Garden has been added. A definite "must see and feel" garden! Beautiful fuchsia colored Rhododendron grow throughout the gardens. Have noticed that there's a lot of fencing around the newer flora and plants. Most likely to keep the deer away from the plants. Many new benches have been added throughout the Arboretum. They're beautifully crafted from trees. Inside the welcome center there was nature photography on sale. Best to wear comfortable shoes. The walking area is somewhat hilly. The Arboretum is free. Donations are always welcome. The Arboretum does have two parking areas.

Great arboretum, it's has beautiful pathways, plants, animals, and just a nice patch of nature in…read moreJersey. I've taken photos here several times and have been to numerous galleries, and even participated in some community events, and everyone is always kind and the staff are great. The only issue is that parking is extremely limited, which makes sense 9 out of 10 times because not that many people come here at once, but whenever there's an event, you have to park outside of the parking lot on the side of the road.