What to do in Princeton
- Princeton Tour Company:
Mimi O. and her team of guides lead tours of downtown Princeton, the university, local architecture, and more.
- Orange Key Tours:
Student-led tours of the Princeton University campus.
- Princeton University Art Museum:
Located on campus; admission is free. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays to 10 p.m.; Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.
- Princeton Battlefield:
The site of the Battle of Princeton during the Revolutionary War, also home of the Thomas Clarke House. Adjacent to the
Institute Woods, which offer trails for walking and running.
Free parking is available on Mercer Road or at the Institute for Advanced Study.
- Historical Society of Princeton:
The current exhibit at Bainbridge House (158 Nassau Street) is on Einstein's home life.
- Delaware & Raritan Canal:
The 70-mile towpath adjacent to the canal is good for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Accessible from Harrison Street, Washington Road, and Alexander
Road. Canoe rentals available at the Alexander Road entrance.
- Grounds For Sculpture:
More than 270 sculptures arrayed across 42 acres in Hamilton.
Places to Eat
Sara Recommends:
- Food: Small World
- their own coffee blends; breakfast and lunch sandwiches at their Nassau Street location; sweets at their Witherspoon Street cafe
- Dessert: The Bent Spoon
- handmade ice cream and sorbets, plus cupcakes to die for.
- Beer: Triumph Brewery
- local brew pub that makes its own beers on site, with seven on tap at any given time.
Dan Recommends:
- Food: Blue Point Grill
- best seafood in town; reservations highly recommended; BYOB
- Dessert: Halo Pub
- 42 flavors of ice cream and almost as many toppings to choose from
- Beer: Winberies
- reliable selection always on tap plus rotating cycle of craft beers