Passaic County, New Jersey, is in the northeastern corner of the state, and it has a diverse blend of city and suburban areas featuring plenty of attractions, parks, historical points of interest, and resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities, boroughs, and townships in Passaic County include the county seat of Paterson, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Prospect Park, West Milford, Pompton Lakes, North Haledon, Passaic, and Ringwood.
The region has easy access to major highways, including the Garden State Parkway, and is served by New Jersey Transit's Main Line, so you and your wedding guests will be able to easily navigate the region and visit New York City, as the county is considered part of the New York metropolitan area.
Passaic County is home to thousands of acres of parkland, including the county parks of Apshawa Reserve, Friendship Park, Garrett Mountain Reservation, Pompton Aquatic Park, Rifle Camp Park, and Tranquility Ridge Park.
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The Dey Mansion, one of Passaic County's popular wedding venues, is also owned by the county parks department. Also, make sure you check out Great Falls, a popular tourist attraction and location for engagement and wedding photographs.
Other popular reception sites in Passaic County include Skyland's Manor Castle at New Jersey Botanical Gardens in Ringwood, The Tides Estate in North Haledon, Victor's Chateau in Little Falls, Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, and The Brownstone in Paterson.
Passaic County also has some quality retail shopping centers, so you will be able to find everything on your wedding checklist, from couture bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses, to affordable wedding supplies and decorations.
Popular shopping venues include Center City Mall in Paterson, The Promenade Shops at Clifton, Shoppers Vineyard, Clifton Commons Shopping Center, and West Falls Plaza, just to name a few.
Passaic County has plenty of things for you to do for fun, so make sure you take some time to enjoy everything that it has to offer, including Lambert Castle, The Paterson Museum, Long Pond Ironworks Museum, Preakness Valley Golf Course, and the Van Riper-Hopper House.
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