A candlelit choral concert in a Princeton chapel
05 — Princeton attractions

Places to start with

Here are just some of the many historical, cultural and recreational attractions Princeton has to offer. (Sample to Discuss)

The full list

27 places to start with

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The yellow colonial Bainbridge House on Nassau Street
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Art@Bainbridge

A gallery project of the Princeton University Art Museum, housed in the carefully restored colonial-era Bainbridge House on Nassau Street in downtown Princeton. Admission is free.

A stainless steel arch sculpture over a garden path
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Arts Council of Princeton

A non-profit independent arts organization in Princeton, NJ, offering a range of classes, events and galleries.

Princeton pennants and sporting goods on store shelves
03

Back Nine Golf

An indoor golf simulator in the Princeton Shopping Center.

The Ionic colonnade at Princeton Battlefield in autumn
04

Battlefield State Park

Where American and British troops fought each other on January 3, 1777, in the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. The battle ended when the British soldiers in Nassau Hall surrendered.

White dancing figures on the bank of still water
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D&R Canal

Over 70 miles of linear multi-use path along a historic canal, with trail networks and connections across several counties. Pack your hiking shoes, grab your mountain bike or strap that kayak to the car.

A bronze figure sculpture above a lily pond
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D&R Greenway

Since its founding in 1989, the D&R Greenway Trust has preserved 22,000 acres of land in New Jersey. Visitors can walk its trails and enjoy the lands they have helped protect.

A white colonial mansion behind bare autumn trees
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Drumthwacket

Constructed on land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence, today it serves as the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey.

Snow-covered pines under a deep blue sky
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Friends of Herrontown Woods

Herrontown Woods is Princeton’s first and most whimsical nature preserve.

A clapboard Victorian house under a blazing orange maple
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Historical Society of Princeton

Founded in 1939 and located at Updike Farmstead, it is a hub for cultural enrichment and experiential education that includes a museum and research center.

A plated dish of potatoes and a poached egg
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Hudson Table

An interactive culinary studio and event space offering cooking classes, live chef competitions, catering and more.

A formal garden with clipped hedges and a fountain
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Institute Woods

Open to the public and enjoyed year-round by bird watchers, walkers, runners and cross-country skiers.

A run of pointed stone arches over a flagstone path
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Lake Carnegie

Located in the northeastern portion of Princeton, a lovely reservoir built in 1906 by damming the Millstone River.

The brick and stone exterior of McCarter Theatre
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McCarter Theatre

McCarter’s mission is to create stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations and engage communities via the performing arts.

Morven, a white colonial mansion, under fresh snow
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Morven Museum & Garden

A National Historic Landmark on five pristine acres — home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a former Governor’s Mansion — showcasing the state’s cultural heritage through exhibitions, programs and events.

The half-timbered Tudor shopfronts of Palmer Square at Christmas
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Palmer Square Princeton

An exceptional collection of brand name stores, one-of-a-kind boutiques, great places to dine and exciting signature events.

The colonnade monument at Princeton Battlefield
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Princeton Battlefield Society

The officially recognized friends organization for the Princeton Battlefield State Park.

The Princeton Cemetery marker among old headstones
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Princeton Cemetery

A historic graveyard of the Nassau Presbyterian Church that is still active today. The nondenominational burial ground is best known as the final resting place of many notable individuals.

Tubs of gelato in many flavours
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Princeton Family Adventure Center

Fun, fitness and more at this indoor adventure space for children at the Princeton Shopping Center.

Families watching an outdoor film screening at dusk
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Princeton Garden Theatre

A historic movie theater on Nassau Street dedicated to presenting the finest independent, international, documentary and classic films and series.

A stone courtyard framed by a gothic arch
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Princeton Public Library

The most visited municipal public library in New Jersey, with over 860,000 annual visitors.

People walking a tree-shaded shopping street
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Princeton Shopping Center

Home to more than 40 local and national retail outlets.

Henry Moore's green bronze Oval with Points on the campus lawn
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Princeton University Art Museum

A world-class art collection at the heart of the Princeton University campus.

The bronze Princeton tigers on the steps of Nassau Hall
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Princeton University Athletics

Men’s and women’s teams compete in multiple sports, from basketball to water polo.

Stained glass and vaulting inside the Princeton University Chapel
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Princeton University Concerts

A mission to educate, challenge, inspire and unite audiences through the presentation of exceptional classical musicians.

A blazing copper beech beside the chapel tower
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Springdale Golf Club

A 15,000 square foot clubhouse with a formal dining room, bar/grille room and a separate conference room — the dining opportunities are endless.

A candlelit choral concert in a Princeton chapel
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The Princeton Festival

Princeton’s premier music festival, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s flagship summer program.

Wine being poured at a tasting counter
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TPC Jasna Polana

A private golf club in Princeton that offers fine dining and hosts business events, conferences and weddings.

A look around

A stone collegiate building and lawn on the Princeton campus
A single sculler on Lake Carnegie in golden morning mist
A brownstone Gothic chapel among fallen autumn leaves
The Romanesque stonework of Alexander Hall
Shops and lamplight around Palmer Square at golden hour

Historical, cultural and recreational — all of it close together.