- 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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A county park, Scherersville Park spans 300 acres. The park's centerpiece is Jordan Creek, and it offers fishing opportunities in both the creek and in nearby mine holes. The park is also a good destination for bird watching.
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The mill at Haines Mill Museum dates back to 1760. Restored as a working grist mill museum in 1972, visitors can now watch a water turbine and rolling equipment operated by water power supplied from a mill race. Open Saturday and Sunday, May through September.
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People from all over New Jersey flock to Columbus Park for its annual Columbus Day celebration. The park features a new walking track, tennis court, roller skating rink, baseball field, basketball court, and statue of its namesake.
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Located in a Boys and Girls Club, The Ophelia Theatre Group performs both original and well known dramas for the community. The group consists of local actors, comedians, and performers.
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Trexler Memorial Park is a city park featuring several paved trails suitable for walking, jogging, and biking. The park is populated by large grassy areas and offers several rest areas and public restrooms.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the pre-Revolutionary War sandstone house that is the focus of the Garretson Forge & Farm. The site is essentially a living museum that follows daily life on a colonial Dutch farm that also has an extensive garden and educational programming.
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Designed with a sandy landscape, Memorial Pool of Fair Lawn allows visitors to experience the beach. The beautiful scenery, children's water play area and lifeguard towers make it a safe and fun environment for the whole family.
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Home to wide hitting cages and on site-batting coaches, Prime Time Baseball Complex offers the sports enthusiast time up to bat. The center's cages can be rented by the half hour and the complex also offers Zumba classes.
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Van Alst Playground has numerous amenities including several basketball courts, two jungle gyms, swings, sitting areas with benches and game tables, and a flagpole flying numerous flags. The area is draped with London plane trees.
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One of the most famous higher education institutions in the United States, Columbia University features a variety of exhibitions and archival materials at its library. The location's athletic programs include football, baseball, and men's and women's basketball.