Crossed rowing oars above the tap room fireplace
04 — Stay, eat, shop

Where to stay and eat

With its many restaurants and attractions, Princeton is a popular destination for a weekend getaway.

Where to stay

Stay in the heart of town

Whether you are staying a night, a week, or even longer.

A plated dish of potatoes and a poached egg

Two charming hotels
in the center of town

An archive photograph held up inside the tap room
Nassau InnPalmer Square
Welcoming visitors for260+ years
The Peacock InnDowntown
Built1700s
Palmer Square Downtown
Getting here
Two hotels, one square

Whether you are staying a night, a week, or even longer

…you will find two charming hotels in the center of town, with restaurants and attractions within walking distance.

Where to eat

01 — Palmer Square

Nassau Inn

For more than 260 years, the historic inn in Palmer Square has been welcoming visitors from around the world. It is known for its blend of historical charm and stylish, contemporary amenities, as well as the Yankee Doodle Tap Room Restaurant.

02 — Downtown

The Peacock Inn

Located in the heart of downtown, this luxury boutique hotel features an upscale fine-dining restaurant. Built in the 1700s, the Colonial-style mansion was moved to its current location in 1875 and is today part of the Ascend Hotel Collection.

03 — Good to know

A weekend getaway

With its many restaurants and attractions, Princeton is a popular destination for a weekend away — and everything downtown is within walking distance.

When to visit

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Eat & shop

Princeton is a dining destination with diverse restaurants and eateries ranging from quick and casual to masterful and unforgettable — there is something to satisfy every taste and budget.

Crossed rowing oars above the fireplace in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room
Shops and lamplight around Palmer Square at golden hour
A glass being poured at a bar tap
Wine being poured at a tasting counter
The lit windows of the Princeton University Art Museum Store at night
Tubs of gelato in many flavours

From Hoagie Haven and PJ’s Pancake House to Element and Meeting House.

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Shopping

Make a day of it

Or just pop into one of the many shops and boutiques when you are out and about in town.

The corner of Nassau Street and Bank Street
01

Nassau Street

Stroll down the main street running through the center of town.

People walking a tree-shaded shopping street
02

Palmer Square

Window-shop a collection of brand name stores and one-of-a-kind boutiques.

Princeton pennants and goods on store shelves
03

Princeton Shopping Center

Home to more than 40 local and national retail outlets.

A clapboard Victorian house under a blazing orange maple
04

Witherspoon Street

Wander up and down for independent shops and places to eat.

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