Free & Cheap Things to Do in Princeton, NJ

  • 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.
  • 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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37.7 Miles
25% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 3165 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12 screens, Bow Tie Cinemas displays first-run, feature films using all digital projection. The theater offers concessions, closed captioning and assisted listening and viewing devices as well as a party room for private events.
37.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing 35 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 MoreLess Info
Norma K III offers deep sea fishing year round. They guide patrons to productive fishing grounds and are equipped with the latest electronics, a TV in the galley, large observation deck and cushioned bench seating with tables.
37.8 Miles
Dedicated to the US Constitution, the National Constitution Center operates as a museum, a national town hall and a focal point of civic education through interactive exhibits, live performances and historic artifacts.
37.8 Miles
85% 187 votes
Parks Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 MoreLess Info
A walk of reminiscence, Washington Square Park has memorials and landmarks to remind you of America's revolutionary past. The tomb of the 'Unknown Soldier' is guarded at the center of the park by a statue of George Washington himself.
37.8 Miles
15% 13 votes
Bowling 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Open since 1959, Eagle Rock Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling along with a full service pro shop. The bowling center offers arcade game machines, a room for private parties and events, a grill and a sports bar.
37.9 Miles
94% 3644 votes
Historic Prisons 2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
37.9 Miles
57% 67 votes
Neighborhoods 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
A hub of delicious and authentic Chinese food, you won't go hungry when you visit Philadelphia's China Town. Food is not the only thing you can enjoy, you can also visit China Town's many attractions including the colorful Friendship Gate and the Wok and Walk tour.
37.9 Miles
90% 1553 votes
Visitor Centers 1 North Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 MoreLess Info
At Independence Visitor Center, visitors can speak with knowledgeable staff to learn about the region's major museums, tours, parks, and events. The center has complimentary maps and brochures available to visitors.
37.9 Miles
92% 791 votes
History Museums 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 MoreLess Info
Core exhibits at the National Museum of American Jewish History trace the story of Jewish immigration to America, from its beginnings in the mid-1600s to present day, including a Hall of Fame featuring eighteen high-profile Jewish-Americans including Albert Einstein, Leonard Bernstein and Steven Spielberg.
37.9 Miles
86% 92 votes
Monuments The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, Bayonne, NJ MoreLess Info
To the Struggle Against World Terrorism is a monument that is designed as a giant teardrop. It is in a public park with the names of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks inscribed on a plaque.
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