Princeton, New Jersey Beautiful, Historic, Micro City, so much to see & do

Anna Stacey
Princeton, New Jersey Beautiful, Historic, Micro City, so much to see & do

Food scene

Here is an array of placed to eat from ice cream to fine dining. They are in no particular order and are meant to be some recommendations for you when first visiting Princeton. I tried to make a list that hit lots of categories for all types of taste buds. Once you experience Princeton, you will see there are so many more places to eat, you will not be disappointed!
A Princeton staple pub with good food and drink, something for everyone on the menu. The restaurant is 8 or 9 steps below ground and has a dark underground feeling so if this isn't the vibe you want, I'd skip it. Located in Palmer Square in the heart of Princeton.
Winberie's Restaurant & Bar
1 Palmer Square
A Princeton staple pub with good food and drink, something for everyone on the menu. The restaurant is 8 or 9 steps below ground and has a dark underground feeling so if this isn't the vibe you want, I'd skip it. Located in Palmer Square in the heart of Princeton.
This is an upscale Italian restaurant that has been in Princeton for years. It has a good smaller menu and is right in the heart of town on Witherspoon Street. BYOB
La Mezzaluna
25 Witherspoon St
This is an upscale Italian restaurant that has been in Princeton for years. It has a good smaller menu and is right in the heart of town on Witherspoon Street. BYOB
This restaurant is more restaurant than cafe. It has a good menu and typically a long wait to get a seat. It is small on the inside, but charming with outdoor scenic seating. It's in Palmer Square and the heart of Princeton. BYOB Other Princeton Restaurants owned but the Momo family are Mediterra, Eno Terra, and Terra Momo.
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Teresa Caffe
23 Palmer Square E
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This restaurant is more restaurant than cafe. It has a good menu and typically a long wait to get a seat. It is small on the inside, but charming with outdoor scenic seating. It's in Palmer Square and the heart of Princeton. BYOB Other Princeton Restaurants owned but the Momo family are Mediterra, Eno Terra, and Terra Momo.
This is a seafood lovers dream, they have a very extensive seafood menu, knowledgable staff and great ambiance with some outdoor seating. The seafood is prepared very well and is right in the heart of Princeton on Nassau Street. BYOB
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Blue Point Grill
258 Nassau St
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This is a seafood lovers dream, they have a very extensive seafood menu, knowledgable staff and great ambiance with some outdoor seating. The seafood is prepared very well and is right in the heart of Princeton on Nassau Street. BYOB
This is an underground gastro pub / brewery/ night spot They are a brewery and have a basic menu that they do well. The bands at night have a good local following.
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Triumph Brewing Company
138 Nassau St
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This is an underground gastro pub / brewery/ night spot They are a brewery and have a basic menu that they do well. The bands at night have a good local following.
This restaurant is relatively new to Princeton and has become a very popular place to dine. The food is absolutely delicious and the wait staff treats you like an old friend. The ambiance is pleasing and inviting with some outdoor seating. This restaurant is off the beat and path, but short walk from the University. One comment, the noise level can gets high on a Saturday night and for those hard of hearing, pick a different time to visit. The acoustics in the restaurant magnifies the noise.
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LOCAL GREEK
44 Leigh Ave
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This restaurant is relatively new to Princeton and has become a very popular place to dine. The food is absolutely delicious and the wait staff treats you like an old friend. The ambiance is pleasing and inviting with some outdoor seating. This restaurant is off the beat and path, but short walk from the University. One comment, the noise level can gets high on a Saturday night and for those hard of hearing, pick a different time to visit. The acoustics in the restaurant magnifies the noise.
The name says it all. They serve massive Hoagie/Heros at a reasonable price. They are designer sandwiches filled with ingredients not for the light eater. They are a local and University favorite and often have a line, especially on a Friday or Saturday late night
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Hoagie Haven
242 Nassau St
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The name says it all. They serve massive Hoagie/Heros at a reasonable price. They are designer sandwiches filled with ingredients not for the light eater. They are a local and University favorite and often have a line, especially on a Friday or Saturday late night
Ice cream shop with coffee tea and espresso. This is a local favorite that make their own ice cream at the Halo Farm in Trenton. There are dozens and dozens of delicious flavors. The shop is right in the heart of Princeton right off Witherspoon Street.
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Halo Pub
9 Hulfish St
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Ice cream shop with coffee tea and espresso. This is a local favorite that make their own ice cream at the Halo Farm in Trenton. There are dozens and dozens of delicious flavors. The shop is right in the heart of Princeton right off Witherspoon Street.
If you need a cupcake this is the place to go. Right in the heart of Princeton, House of Cupcakes is usually busy, with a large variety of cupcakes (vegan and dairy free and nut free options).
House of Cupcakes
34 Witherspoon St
If you need a cupcake this is the place to go. Right in the heart of Princeton, House of Cupcakes is usually busy, with a large variety of cupcakes (vegan and dairy free and nut free options).
Great Asian fusion food, very good service very good price point. Try the kimchi
Roots
3495 US-1
Great Asian fusion food, very good service very good price point. Try the kimchi
KC Prime Restaurant Steakhouse
4160 Quakerbridge Rd
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Seasons 52
3535 US-1
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Masa Sushi
415 Nassau Park Blvd
Elements Asia
4110 Quakerbridge Rd
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Olives Caterers
22 Witherspoon St
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Agricola Eatery
11 Witherspoon St
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Witherspoon Grill
57 Witherspoon St
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Walking Distance from the apartment
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Brick House Tavern + Tap
4901 Stelton Rd
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Walking Distance from the apartment
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EFES Mediterranean Grill
235 Nassau St
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Sightseeing

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Princeton Háskóli
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Svið fyrir Myndhöggva
80 Sculptors Way
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Listasafn Háskólans í Princeton
Elm Drive
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
112 N Main St
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McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Pl
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Amazing Escape Room Princeton
3490 US-1
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
10-58 Old Lincoln Hwy
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Right in your 'backyard' you will find the Princeton Canoe and Kayak rental. 609.452.2403. Here you can take a kayak or canoe up the Delaware and Raritan Canal. You can also boat in Lake Carnegie.
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Princeton Canoe Rental
483 Alexander St
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Right in your 'backyard' you will find the Princeton Canoe and Kayak rental. 609.452.2403. Here you can take a kayak or canoe up the Delaware and Raritan Canal. You can also boat in Lake Carnegie.
Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental
1076 Canal Rd
Alexander Hall
Turning Basin Park

Shopping

Princeton Market Fair station
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Quaker Bridge Mall station
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Whole Foods Market
3495 US-1
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Wegmans
240 Nassau Park Blvd
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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market
877 Alexander Rd
right in the heart of Princeton, shopping restaurants sight seeing museums Princeton University, many local events including communiversity, weekly farmers market seasonal ice skating rink
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Palmer Square
3 Palmer Square
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right in the heart of Princeton, shopping restaurants sight seeing museums Princeton University, many local events including communiversity, weekly farmers market seasonal ice skating rink

Local Historical Site

Rockingham Historic Site
84 Laurel Ave
Princeton Battlefield State Park
500 Mercer Rd
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Updike Farmstead
354 Quaker Rd

Local Farms

Hidden Spring Lavender Farm and Gift Shoppe
890 Belle Mead-Blawenburg Rd
Gravity Hill Farm, featuring Roots to River Farm & the Farm Cooking School
67 Pleasant Valley Rd
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Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd
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Howell Living History Farm
70 Woodens Ln
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Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Pkwy W
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Recreation

This 123-acre park is the main active recreational facility in the township. The park is home to the West Windsor Water Works Family Aquatic Center. The park includes a playground, walking-jogging paths, two basketball courts, two dog parks, a skate park, two tennis courts and two pickle ball courts
West Windsor Community Park
This 123-acre park is the main active recreational facility in the township. The park is home to the West Windsor Water Works Family Aquatic Center. The park includes a playground, walking-jogging paths, two basketball courts, two dog parks, a skate park, two tennis courts and two pickle ball courts
A 3000+ acre park offers, golfing, weekly happy hours, walking, biking on and off trail, boating (paddle, kayak), hiking, volleyball and a 400 seat amphitheater with seasonal concerts. Summertime offers many regularly scheduled events such as the NJ State Triathlon, Dragon Boat Race, Regattas, sporting events and outdoor free concert series and much more.
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Mercer County Park
1638 Old Trenton Rd
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A 3000+ acre park offers, golfing, weekly happy hours, walking, biking on and off trail, boating (paddle, kayak), hiking, volleyball and a 400 seat amphitheater with seasonal concerts. Summertime offers many regularly scheduled events such as the NJ State Triathlon, Dragon Boat Race, Regattas, sporting events and outdoor free concert series and much more.

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A day trip to Lambertville NJ/New Hope PA

A local favorite day trip is a quick 20 minute drive to Lambertville, NJ. This quaint town is filled with many art galleries for all tastes and price ranges. Walk over the bridge to New Hope PA where you will find many more shops, art galleries, and an eclectic array of stores and restaurants. These towns are alway bustling, get there early for a good parking spot. The Delaware River runs between both towns and there is a scenic tow path that can be walked or biked on for miles and miles.
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The Jersey Shore

Take 195 East till you can't go any further, and you'll be at the JERSEY SHORE, closest beaches: Belmar -Active, lots of people, a few restaurants and bars with in a few steps of the beach Manasquan -Active, lots of people a few restaurants and bars both on the boardwalk and a few steps from the beach. Great vibrant town too. Spring Lake -Quiet family friendly Asbury Park -Hopping with activities of all kinds, vibrant boardwalk and city, day and night close by- Point Pleasant, Avon by the Sea, Sea Girt, Bradley Beach.
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Princeton University Special Guest Speakers

Check out the Princeton University calendar for guest speakers, from Authors, Scientists, Politicians, there are scheduled guest talks on the Princeton campus quite frequently.