- The list below includes 188 free or cheap things to do in or near Princeton, New Jersey, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Parks, Canoeing and Hiking Trails.
- From Princeton University to Delaware & Raritan State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Princeton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Trenton, Edison, New Brunswick and Doylestown.
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1105 Hainesport Mount Laurel Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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Farm animals are the stars of the Paws Farm Nature Center. There is a petting zoo, a historic farm house, and butterfly garden in addition to educational programs and story hours that are held throughout the week.
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Atrium Cinemas is a movie theater that features 2D and 3D movie showings, Dolby Digital Sound, and special party rooms. The theater has auditoriums that are available to rent out for a private showing or a corporate event.
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Visitors can learn how the early Moravian community lived by touring a 1750 smithy, 1761 tannery, a 1762 waterworks, 1764 Springhouse, and an 1869 mill. Visitors can also see remains of other industrial buildings including a 1771 dye house.
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Situated along Loantaka Brook, Loantaka Park features over eight miles of trails suitable for walking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. The park provides lake access, fitness stations, picnic areas, a playground and restroom facilities.
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Riamede Farm features a 35-acre orchard where visitors can pick their own apples. They have a variety of different trees, and apples are within reach of children. They also feature a pumpkin patch where visitors can cut their own pumpkins.
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The central portion of Briant Park is home to a substantial pond that holds many ducks and geese. Guests can also access a paved walking path that is roughly one mile in length, an open grassy area, and picnic tables with adjoining grills.
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Union Sports Arena boasts the full list of indoor ice rink options, from public skating to competitive hockey. They also have an indoor soccer field, cafe, summer camps, learn to skate, and private lesson programs.
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Barrow Beach, the land of the midnight sun where the sun never sets and is daylight 24 hours a day during July and the first part of August. It is the furthest point north that you can go to in the United States and lies on the Arctic Ocean.
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Monster Mini Golf is an 18-hole indoor putt-putt golf course that is lit by black lights. The glow in the dark features and obstacles focus on classic movie monsters like King Kong.
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At Reeves-Reed Arboretum, visitors can explore the gardens, pathways, and historic buildings on the premises. In the spring time, they feature a 'daffodil-bowl' where an entire hillside is blooming with daffodils.