Passaic
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About Passaic
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Passaic travel guide
Understand
Passaic was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders as Acquackanonk Township. Around 1870, Passaic was designated as its own city. It is bordered on three sides by Clifton, and on the fourth by the Passaic River. It is ten miles from New York City. More than two thirds of Passaic residents are Hispanic or Latino. However, there is also a sizable Orthodox Jewish community in Southwest Passaic, also known as Passaic Park.
Getting there
Passaic is served by NJ Transit via its Main Line (colored yellow on transit maps) between Hoboken and Suffern. 1 Passaic Station is located in the southeastern parts of the city, quite far from the city center. Bus #190 and #702 connects with downtown.
Do
Third Ward Park. Park that includes a pond, walking paths, skating rink with fake ice, outdoor gym equipment, and has a nice cafe called the Boathouse cafe. (updated Mar 2023)
Buy
Z Berman Books, 217 Brook Ave, ☏ +1 973 471-1765.
Eat
1 Bagel Munch, 200 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 614-9475. 2 Jerusalem Pizza Falafel, 233 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 778-0960. Su-Th 11:30AM-8PM, F 11:30AM-2PM. 3 King of Delancey LLC, 234 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 472-5464. Main Ingredient, 113 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973-773-6246. Su noon-8PM, M-Th 11:30AM-8PM, F 8AM-4PM.
Drink & nightlife
Boathouse Cafe, 350 Passaic Ave, ☏ +1 (973) 641-3126. Indoor and outdoor seating, free wifi, nice atmosphere. (updated Mar 2023)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.