What to do in Princeton, NJ

Activities, attractions and tours
Princeton University which includes a park, wild flowers and heritage elements

Princeton Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Princeton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Princeton to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Princeton Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Princeton University

Princeton University is one of the prestigious Ivy League universities. As you walk around the campus, you will quickly discover that it is literally covered in ivy. Behind these leaves, discover centuries of history. Princeton University was established in 1746, before the United States had even gained its independence. Its graduates have included U.S. presidents, Nobel Prize recipients, Supreme Court justices and Pulitzer Prize winners. Clearly there is something remarkable about this Ivy League school.
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Princeton University featuring heritage elements and a park

2. Princeton University Stadium

There is no better place to experience Princeton’s school spirit than at Princeton University Stadium. The stadium serves as the home field of the Princeton Tigers, the university’s football team, which plays in the NCAA Division I league. Join a sea of fans clad in black and orange cheering them on during a game.
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Princeton University Stadium featuring outdoor art

3. Palmer Square

There is no better place to enjoy the charms of downtown Princeton than in picturesque Palmer Square. Take a leisurely stroll through the square, browse its boutiques or enjoy a meal in one of its top-quality restaurants.
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Palmer Square showing a park and outdoor art

4. Princeton University Art Museum

At Princeton University Art Museum, often referred to simply as PUAM, discover world-class collections hailing from all parts of the world. With a collecting history that dates back to the 1750s, the museum has amassed over 97,000 works of art. As you walk through PUAM’s galleries, see many of those pieces on display.
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Princeton University Art Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements

5. Princeton Battlefield State Park

At Princeton Battlefield State Park, learn about the important battle of January 3, 1777. The sleepy town of Princeton turned into a battlefield when American and British troops converged here. General George Washington led the Americans to a crucial victory in what is now called the Battle of Princeton. Walk in the footsteps of those who fought for America’s freedom.
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Princeton Battlefield State Park showing a house and heritage elements

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Princeton Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Princeton Junction and surrounding area, you can visit University Square Shopping Center and Princeton University Stadium.

Princeton Junction

Day trip destinations from Princeton