- Our list of the best things to do in Princeton, New Jersey, features the top 253 nearby activities — including 93 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Princeton, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Princeton, NJ , followed by 236 popular activities in nearby cities, including Trenton, New Hope, New Brunswick, Edison, Doylestown, Flemington, Newtown, Bridgewater, Lambertville, Bensalem, Jackson, Clinton, Freehold, East Brunswick, Ringoes, Langhorne, Frenchtown, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, Levittown, Englishtown, Hamilton, Pittstown, Staten Island, Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Ewing
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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A hub of delicious and authentic Chinese food, you won't go hungry when you visit Philadelphia's China Town. Food is not the only thing you can enjoy, you can also visit China Town's many attractions including the colorful Friendship Gate and the Wok and Walk tour.
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1 North Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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At Independence Visitor Center, visitors can speak with knowledgeable staff to learn about the region's major museums, tours, parks, and events. The center has complimentary maps and brochures available to visitors.
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101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Core exhibits at the National Museum of American Jewish History trace the story of Jewish immigration to America, from its beginnings in the mid-1600s to present day, including a Hall of Fame featuring eighteen high-profile Jewish-Americans including Albert Einstein, Leonard Bernstein and Steven Spielberg.
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The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, Bayonne, NJ
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To the Struggle Against World Terrorism is a monument that is designed as a giant teardrop. It is in a public park with the names of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks inscribed on a plaque.
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The tours on the Battleship New Jersey try to be very interactive. Guests to the historical ship are able to walk along the passageways, tight spaces, and main deck with the ability to also visit the deep interior that involves climbing some of the ship's ladders.
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Housed in the longest continually active synagogue in Newark, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is devoted to preserving Jewish heritage and history and to showcasing works by Jewish artists and creators. They feature permanent and traveling exhibits.
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300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Jenkinson's Boardwalk is an outdoor playground for all ages. The boardwalk has carnival rides such as the Swing Ride, Himalaya, and Moby Dick, and hosts local festivals and contests.
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Jenkinson's Castaway Cove Miniature Golf features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, both with a pirate theme. The courses are arranged around a mock shipwreck, and feature whimsical and challenging hole designs.
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1208 Richmond Ave S, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Brave New World Surf & Ski is one of three retail stores in the Brave New World chain. It offers clothing, equipment and paraphernalia for various outdoor sports, including surfing, skiing, swimming, and snowboarding.