- 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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Located close to an urban area, Great Kills Park provides visitors with a wetlands wildlife preserve, circuited with jogging and hiking trails. The park also offers easy access to a local public beach area as well.
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Currently presided over by the Medford Historical Society, Kirby's Mill was originally built in 1773. Tours are conducted regularly, and several events are held throughout the year like the Quilt Show, Country Day, and Apple Festival.
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45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
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The Macculloch Hall Historic Museum and Gardens contains the largest single collection of Thomas Nast original works, along with 450 pieces of porcelain dating from 750, original letters from the country's founding fathers, and a large rug collection. The gardens contain over 65 varieties of roses.
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Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
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338 Lighthouse Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Established in 1945, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art has a collection of more than 1,000 items pertaining to the Tibetan culture, including in here sculptures, ritual objects, musical instruments, and scroll paintings.
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Red Bank Art Cinema is small 2 screen theater that shows both foreign and independent films and also other films that have limited releases. The theater features both red carpet and red seats.
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The Art Alliance of Monmouth is a showcase for all manner of art in Central New Jersey. The Alliance hosts exhibitions of various kinds, and maintains a wide array of galleries dedicated to the works of individual artists.
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Located along the Navesink River, Riverside Gardens Park is small, grassy area with trees, benches and access to the water. The park also has a stage for live events including regular performances during the summer.
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Part of the Bow Tie Cinemas theater chain, the Bow Tie Red Bank Theatre is a movie multiplex that shows newly released Hollywood films as well as independent and art house releases.
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Willowbrook Park offers a unique patch of greenery with protected space for wildlife alongside its variety of recreational facilities. The park also offers recreational activities which include tennis courts, playgrounds, ball fields, hiking and an archery range.
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Kahdena Rd., Morristown, NJ 07962
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Visitors can tour the Gothic Revival home where Caroline Foster lived for 98 years, and was built by a grandson of Paul Revere at the Fosterfield's Living History Farms. Visitors can also learn about the history of agriculture.