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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38.1 Miles
78% 23 votes
Pubs 401 Sea Ave / Rt 35, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 MoreLess Info
The Ark Pub & Eatery is a restaurant and pub that features karaoke nights on Wednesdays and trivia nights on Thursdays. The restaurant serves appetizers, nachos, soups, salads, and entrees.
38.1 Miles
89% 28 votes
Parks 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Located on 408 acres of wilderness, Eagle Rock Reservation offers a variety of walking and hiking trails on its grounds. The park has a wooden pavilion with benches, and a large, bronze 9/11 memorial.
38.2 Miles
40% 219 votes
Restaurants 1131 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 MoreLess Info
The Hard Rock Café in Philadelphia offers fun, food, and music for the whole family. A themed menu, music memorabilia, and live entertainment from bands and the wait staff all make Hard Rock one of the biggest restaurant attractions in the city.
38.2 Miles
95% 342 votes
Historic Ships 2 River Link Plaza, Camden, NJ MoreLess Info
Known for its role in World War II and the Vietnam War, USS New Jersey is a retired battleship situated on the Camden Waterfront. Visitors can take a guided tour through the ship while learning about its decorated history.
38.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 3700 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA 18045 MoreLess Info
Established over 50 years ago, Bar-Don Lanes is an old-fashioned bowling alley that hosts open bowling, league play, tournaments, and special events. There is a pub on the premises that serves food and drinks.
38.3 Miles
95% 4607 votes
Art Museum 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
38.3 Miles
92% 3394 votes
Art Museum 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
38.3 Miles
78% 45 votes
Parks Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
38.3 Miles
52% 609 votes
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Love Park

Parks John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 MoreLess Info
Named after the sculpture that sits at its center, Love Park is a plaza with a fountain nestled between high rise buildings. The plaza is often visited by local food trucks.
38.3 Miles
90% 915 votes
Specialty Museums Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101 MoreLess Info
There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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