- Our list of the best things to do in Princeton, New Jersey, features the top 253 nearby activities — including 93 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Princeton, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Princeton, NJ , followed by 236 popular activities in nearby cities, including Trenton, New Hope, New Brunswick, Edison, Doylestown, Flemington, Newtown, Bridgewater, Lambertville, Bensalem, Jackson, Clinton, Freehold, East Brunswick, Ringoes, Langhorne, Frenchtown, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, Levittown, Englishtown, Hamilton, Pittstown, Staten Island, Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Ewing
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Players only have one hour to find clues and solve puzzles in order to complete scenarios that include robbing a bank and time traveling
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Princeton Tour Company offers many tours to share local folklore about the Princeton community, including its famous citizens like Albert Einstein, T.S. Elion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Oppenheimer, and many U.S. Presidents. The company also offers step-on guides for bus tours.
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Since 1746, students have received their education at Princeton University, originally known as the College of New Jersey. Princeton, an Ivy League school, has the largest university endowment in the world.
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Since 1882, the Princeton University Art Museum has been collecting works of art from throughout the world. That collection now includes over 72,000 works including Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval and Western European sculptures and paintings, Renaissance art, and Chinese calligraphy.
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Delaware & Raritan State Park are two historical state parks in Princeton, New Jersey which people have enjoyed peaceful walks alongside the canals. Other activities such as biking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
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A direct launch dock is available at the Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental at the Princeton Turning Basin Park. Guests can rent canoes or kayaks then paddle directly to the D&R Canal.
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As the site of a historic battle from the American Revolution, Princeton Battle Monument is an ornate stone sculpture created by 19th century artist, Frederick William MacMonnies. The monument has a walkway lined with trees and benches.
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Plan your next dinner party, shower, or team-building exercise at Ezekiel's Table. You and your guests will learn new culinary skills while preparing a gourmet meal, then enjoying it in a grand, 300-year old farmhouse.
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Composed of wooded areas and open park land, Marquand Park sits on 17 acres and features over 200 species of plants as well as walking trails. The park also offers a playground, baseball field, picnic area and an arboretum.
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Morven Museum & Garden
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55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ
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The exquisite architecture and manicured landscaping of Morven Museum and Garden draws locals and visitors of Princeton. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the area and offers an array of art exhibitions within the space.
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Seventeen-acre Marquan Park features woodlands, forest glades and open park land, and is known for its arboretum which contains 200 different tree species. Guest can view nature from the walking paths or enjoy it from the picnic and playground areas.