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Beyond Campus: Discover Princeton

Palmer Square Princeton New Jersey

Welcome to Princeton!

Our campus is just 1.5 miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University, where you'll find world-class dining, entertainment, and educational opportunities. (Did you know the Princeton University library has three copies of the United States Constitution?!) From weekend yoga sessions and lunch at Playa Bowls to the annual music festival, there's always something going on nearby.

     

US Students at Princeton University

Princeton and the surrounding area are home to rich cultural venues for art and theater and significant historic sites from some of America's most defining moments. It's also one of the most academically minded communities in the world — and how could it not be, when it's home to Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, and more?

  • Drumthwacket
  • Institute for Advanced Study
  • McCarter Theatre Center
  • Morven Museum & Garden
  • Princeton Battlefield State Park
  • Princeton Garden Theatre
  • Princeton Theological Seminary
  • Princeton University
  • Princeton University Art Museum
  • Art@Bainbridge
Learn More about Arts and Entertainment

     

     

Princeton is a foodie's paradise for everything from ice cream and bagels to upscale dining for a family dinner. The diverse cuisine reflects the town's multicultural roots and often focuses on seasonal, local ingredients. These are just a few of our — and our students' — favorites!

  • The Bagel Nook
  • The Bent Spoon
  • Conte's Pizza
  • Halo Pub
  • Hoagie Haven
  • House of Cupcakes
  • Jammin' Crepes
  • Playa Bowls
  • Rojo's Roastery Princeton Espresso Bar
  • Small World Coffee
  • Tacoria
  • Thomas Sweet
Learn More about Restaurants
US Students at Playa Bowls in Princeton

     

     

US Students Shopping in Thomas Sweets Chocolate

In town for a visit and want to get a little shopping in? Princeton and the surrounding area offer something for everyone, from Apple to ZOË.

  • Labyrinth Books
  • Marketfair
  • Palmer Square
  • Princeton Record Exchange
  • Princeton Shopping Center
  • Quaker Bridge Mall
Learn More about Shopping

     

     

Princeton is an idyllic place for outdoor recreation and provides numerous opportunities for hiking, boating, biking, skating and more. Much of the surrounding area features open spaces with protected habitats for numerous species, so look for a variety of wildlife!

  • Lake Carnegie
  • Delaware and Raritan Canal
  • Lawrence Hopewell Trail
  • Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve Trail
  • Terhune Orchards
  • Hopewell Quarry
  • Mercer County Park
  • Plainsboro Preserve
  • Sourland Mountain Preserve
  • Watershed Reserve
Learn More about Parks and Outdoor Recreation
US Students Kayaking in the Delaware Raritan Canal