Free & Cheap Things to Do in Princeton, NJ

  • The list below includes 188 free or cheap things to do in or near Princeton, New Jersey, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Parks, Canoeing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Princeton University to Delaware & Raritan State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Princeton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Trenton, Edison, New Brunswick and Doylestown.
  • The list below includes 188 free or cheap things to do in or near Princeton, New Jersey, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Parks, Canoeing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Princeton University to Delaware & Raritan State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Princeton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Trenton, Edison, New Brunswick and Doylestown.
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0.9 Miles
98% 537 votes
Colleges & Universities Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 MoreLess Info
Since 1746, students have received their education at Princeton University, originally known as the College of New Jersey. Princeton, an Ivy League school, has the largest university endowment in the world.
32.7 Miles
98% 60 votes
Parks Maplewood Road, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Delaware & Raritan State Park are two historical state parks in Princeton, New Jersey which people have enjoyed peaceful walks alongside the canals. Other activities such as biking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
2.1 Miles
87% 23 votes
Lake Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Carnegie Lake is easily accessible for visitors interested in outdoor recreation. The clear blue water offers ample room for canoes, kayaks, and swimmers. It is also perfect for walking or biking. Parking is plentiful and the scenery is bountiful.
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100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 8540 MoreLess Info
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve is a 75 acre nature reserve populated by lakes, rocky creeks, wooded wetlands, and upland forests. The preserve offers 8 miles of maintained scenic trails providing views of the native flora and fauna.
1.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Elm Rd & Rt 206, Princeton, NJ 8540 MoreLess Info
With over 71 acres, Princeton Community Park North has an expanse of both open and wooded land. The park contains a pond, an amphitheater, and paved trails for jogging, biking, and wheelchair use.
0.7 Miles
97% 32 votes
Monuments Princeton Borough Hall, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
As the site of a historic battle from the American Revolution, Princeton Battle Monument is an ornate stone sculpture created by 19th century artist, Frederick William MacMonnies. The monument has a walkway lined with trees and benches.
0.6 Miles
98% 525 votes
Walking Tours 116 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 MoreLess Info
Princeton Tour Company offers many tours to share local folklore about the Princeton community, including its famous citizens like Albert Einstein, T.S. Elion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Oppenheimer, and many U.S. Presidents. The company also offers step-on guides for bus tours.
0.9 Miles
98% 446 votes
Art Gallery McCormick Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 MoreLess Info
Since 1882, the Princeton University Art Museum has been collecting works of art from throughout the world. That collection now includes over 72,000 works including Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval and Western European sculptures and paintings, Renaissance art, and Chinese calligraphy.
1.9 Miles
97% 36 votes
Canoeing 483 Alexander St., Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
A direct launch dock is available at the Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental at the Princeton Turning Basin Park. Guests can rent canoes or kayaks then paddle directly to the D&R Canal.
2.9 Miles
100% 15 votes
Cooking Classes 974 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
Plan your next dinner party, shower, or team-building exercise at Ezekiel's Table. You and your guests will learn new culinary skills while preparing a gourmet meal, then enjoying it in a grand, 300-year old farmhouse.
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