- 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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From the merchant: Grab a cocktail and take a seat for an art adventure that you’ll never forget. — Cheers to that!
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Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rentals is a rental shop that provides easy access to the various local waterways. They rent canoes and kayaks and are located near a park that has picnic tables and a bike path.
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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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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.
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For over 80 years McCarter Theatre has been a center for performing arts, plays, and cultural education. Visitors can expect to see a variety of acts shown at the theater; including ballet, jazz, world music, and more.
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Located on the campus of Princeton University, the Richardson Auditorium is a performing arts venue host to a number of events throughout the year. Orchestra performances, concerts, and other festivals are among these events.
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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.
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Offering guests a new outdoor picnic area with pavilion, Princeton Country Club, features an 18-hole championship golf course. This course is open year round and is located on the grounds of the old New Jersey Governor's mansion.
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Part of a chain of comedy clubs, Catch a Rising Star features a variety of comedic acts. Birthday parties and other celebrations are welcome here. Further, the club offers training and workshops for aspiring comedians.
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Four different golf courses actually compose the Mercer Oaks Golf Course, including Mercer Oaks West, Mercer Oaks East, Princeton Country Club, and Mountain View. Tee times can be booked online and tournaments are held throughout the warm season.
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Over 2,500 acres make up the Mercer County Park. Year-round facilities are available with many related activities like athletic fields, an ice skating center, mountain biking, a boathouse and marina, hiking trails, and picnic areas.