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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36.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 131 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 8736 MoreLess Info
At Main Street Gallery Manasquan, visitors can see the work of over 20 local artists with subjects like the beach, sailing, shells, and more. The gallery also has custom framing services for mounting artwork.
36.4 Miles
97% 37 votes
422

Hot Sand

Art Studio 550 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
Hot Sand has a facility where people can try blowing their own glass, make a casting of molten glass, fuse layers of glass or slump. The facility also sells glass objects.
36.4 Miles
90% 58 votes
Specialty Museums 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to one of the country's most celebrated photographers, the Alice Austen House Museum & Garden exhibits more than 400 pictures shot by Alice Austen. The house was built in 1690 and is now a historic landmark.
36.4 Miles
50% 14 votes
424

Paradise

Dance Clubs 101 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
Paradise is a night club located in the Empress Hotel that features Monday Movie Nights, Karaoke, and special entertainers. Retro disco style music, lighting, and dancing can also be found here.
36.4 Miles
80% 161 votes
Music Venue 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
The Stone Pony is best known as the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen's music career. Jon Bon Jovi also started his career here. The Stone Pony is still one of the premier locations for up and coming rock acts to perform.
36.4 Miles
88% 154 votes
Parks 221 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch, NJ MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park holds events to teach and entertain the community. The beach park is 38 acres, allowing for the whole community to grab some rays on an especially beautiful day.
36.4 Miles
88% 48 votes
Tubing 4 Union Square, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 MoreLess Info
Located on the banks of the Delaware River, Twin Rivers Tubing LLC offers inner tube trips down the river as well as kayak, canoe, and raft trips. The company provides life jackets, and features a deli and pizzeria on site.
36.4 Miles
76% 34 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
Lined with shops, bars, and concession stands, Asbury Park Beach & Boardwalk offers visitors live entertainment in a beach setting. The boardwalk has kid-friendly attractions like miniature golf and a water park.
36.4 Miles
57% 14 votes
Music Venue 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
Tim McLoone's is a restaurant and banquet hall reminiscent of a 1930's New York supper club in an oceanfront setting. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner with an in-house jazz band, and concerts are also held there frequently.
36.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Paddleboarding 187 Rt 71, Manasquan, NJ 08736 MoreLess Info
The Stand Up Paddle Place is a location that offers guests the opportunity to rent stand-up paddleboards for use in the nearby waterways. Rentals are open to all skill levels and lessons are offered to beginners.
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