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LOCAL
AREA INFORMATION
The Princeton Regional Convention
and Visitors Bureau (PRCVB).
Formed in September 2004, it continues
to provide visitors to Princeton important
information such as history, things to
see and do, accommodations, event and
meeting planning, events calendar, campus
visits and transportation. For more information,
visit www.visitprinceton.org.
The Princeton Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Founded in 1959 and incorporated in 1961,
the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
is a regional organization serving communities
in Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties,
although membership extends beyond these
borders. The goal of the Chamber is to
be viewed by our members as indispensable
to their success; acknowledged by civic
leaders, government officials and the
media as the authoritative voice of the
Princeton Area business community; and
recognized by the public as an effective
catalyst for improving the quality of
life for those who visit, work, and live
in the greater Princeton Area. For more
information, visit www.princetonchamber.org.
New Jersey Travel and Tourism
Provides important information on New
Jersey's history, transportation, things
to see and do, accommodations, event and
meeting planning, events calendar, visitor
information and maps and directions.
For more information, visit www.visitnj.org.
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PALMER
SQUARE
Surrounding the historic Nassau Inn, Palmer Square offers exclusive shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Princeton. Enjoy upscale fashion, eclectic boutiques, fine jewelry, home furnishings, plus great restaurants and ice cream.
For a list of annual events and hours of operation, visit www.palmersquare.com.
For information about the new Residences at Palmer Square, Click Here.
Visit a listing
of Palmer Square Stores.
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SIGHTSEEING
& MUSEUMS
Art Museum of Princeton University
- McCormick Hall, (609) 258-3787
The museum features collections ranging
from ancient to contemporary. Admission
to the Museum is Free. Hours of Operation
are Tuesday thru Sunday 10am-5pm and Sunday
1pm-5pm.
Bainbridge House - 158 Nassau
Street, (609) 921-6748
Headquarters of the Historical Society
of Princeton. Admission to the Museum
is by donation. Hours of operation are
Tuesday to Sunday from 12-4pm.
Thomas Clarke House & Princeton
Battlefield State Park - 500 Mercer Street
(Princeton Pike), (609) 921-0074
Historic Home at Princeton Battlefield
State Park. Open for tours Wednesday through
Saturday 10am-noon and 1-4pm and Sunday
from 1-4pm. For more information, visit:
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests.
Drumthwacket - 354 Stockton Street,
(609) 683-0591
Built circa 1835. Official residence of
the Governor of New Jersey. Open to the
public Wednesdays from 12 - 2 p.m. Reservations
are required for individuals and group
tours. A $5.00 Donation is suggested.
Grounds For Sculpture - 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, (609) 586-0616
35-acre public sculpture park, founded in 1992 on the site of the former NJ State Fairgrounds by J. Seward Johnson, with contemporary sculpture for all people. Visitors enjoy permanent and seasonal exhibitions, tours, hands-on workshops, and Rat’s Restaurant. Please call for hours of operation.
Kuser Farm Mansion & Park - Hamilton,
(609) 890-3630
A Queen Anne historic house museum with
turn of the century furnishings and film
memorabilia.
McCarter Theatre - 91 University
Place, (609) 258-2787
Built in 1929, the theatre presents professional
drama, dance, music, and special events.
Recipient of the Tony Award.
Morven Museum and Garden - 55
Stockton Street, (609) 924-8144
A National Historic Landmark. Built in
the 1750's by Richard Stockton, a signer
of the Declaration of Independence, the
home is now a decorative arts museum.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $4.00
for seniors and students. Open for tours
Wednesday through Friday 11-3pm and weekends
NOON - 4pm.
Nassau Hall - Nassau Street,
(609) 258-3603
Completed in 1756, Nassau Hall was the
largest academic structure in the thirteen
colonies. In 1783 the Hall served as Capital
of the United States for six months. The
Faculty room, a replica of the British
House of commons, serves as a portrait
gallery.
New Jersey State Museum - Trenton,
(609) 292-6464
Collections of Archaeology/Ethnology,
Cultural History, Fine Art, and Natural
History/Planetarium. Exhibitions change
throughout the year.
Princeton Cemetery - Witherspoon
& Wiggins Street, (609) 924-1369
Legible gravestones date back to the year
1760, including those of Aaron Burr, Grover
Cleveland, John Witherspoon, and Paul
Tulane. Tours available by appointment
during the Spring.
Princeton University - P.O. Box
430, (609) 258-3603
Arrange to take an Orange Key Tour of
the campus and enjoy visiting the Art
Museum, Chapel, Museum of National History,
and Nassau Hall. Tours available.
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PARKS
& RECREATION
Autumn Hill Reservation - Herrontown
Road, (609) 397-0043
72 acres of recreational land with hiking
trails, picnic tables, and sledding.
Community Park North - Route
206 & Mountain Avenue, (609) 921-9480
Fitness trails, hiking, picnicking, jogging,
ice-skating, and an amphitheater for special
events.
Community Park South - Witherspoon
Street, (609) 921-2990
Outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts,
baseball fields, and basket and bocce
ball courts.
Cranbury Golf Club (Semi Private
Golf Course) - West Windsor, (609) 799-4553
An 18-hole course, open all year. Clubhouse
and "The Bog" restaurant; shower and locker
room facilities.
Mercer County Park - Old Trenton
Road, West Windsor, (609) 989-6530
The Park includes nature trails, golf
courses, softball and soccer fields, tennis
centers, a marina
and ice skating rink.
Plainsboro Preserve-NJ Audubon
Society-80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro,
(609) 897-9400
Environmental education center dedicated
to protecting habitat.
Princeton Country Club - 1 Wheeler
Way, (609) 452-9382
18-hole county course open for public
use seven days per week.
Princeton Indoor Tennis Center
- 92 Washington Road, (609) 520-0015
6 Tennis Courts, Pro Shop, Sauna, & Lockers.
Stonybrook Golf Course - Stonybrook
Road, Hopewell, (609) 466-2215
18-hole Executive Golf Course.
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TOURS
Historical Society of Princeton
(609) 921-6748
Princeton University Orange Key Guide
Service (609) 258-3603
Princeton Tour Company (609) 902-3637
Take a Townie Tour on FOOT or on a BIKE, Take a BUS Tour exploring Washington's Footsteps back in 1783, or Take the DAY TRIP of your Dreams. Learn about the Princeton you never knew existed.
It's FUN, EDUCATIONAL, and RECREATIONAL EXERCISE!
For more information, go to www.PrincetonTourCompany.com.
Washington Crossing State Park
- 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville,
(609) 737-9303
2,000 acre Park overlooking the Delaware-Raritan
Canal. Camping, trails, nature center
and picnicking.
Windsor Greens Golf Center -
Cranbury, (609) 799-9854
A driving range and miniature golf course.
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THEME
PARKS & STADIUMS
Mercer County Waterfront Park
-, One Thunder Road - Trenton, (609) 394-8326
Home of the Trenton Thunder the AA affiliate
of New York Yankees.
Sesame Place- 100 Sesame Road,
Langhorne PA, (215) 752-7070
Theme Park with water slides, rides and
games. www.sesameplace.com
Six Flags Great Adventure Theme
Park - Jackson, NJ (908) 928-1821
Theme Park with Rides, Games, Hurricane
Harbor Water Park and Wild Animal Safari.
www.sixflags.com
Sovereign Bank Arena - Route
129 & 550 South Broad Street - Trenton,
(609) 656-3200
Concerts and Sporting Events. Home of
the Trenton Titans Hockey Team. www.sovereignbank-arena.com
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