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Princeton, home to the prestigious Princeton University, is a municipality with a population of approximately 32,000 (2017) in Mercer County, central New Jersey.
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At his request there is no marker but it is the small, white, ordinary home located across Mercer Road from a small park. You can see it best on foot as Mercer is busy and there is nowhere to pull over. From Nassau Street, bear left onto Mercer. Walk past elegant row houses and a large church and continue past the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary. At the bottom of the hill on the left side of the road, small homes front onto the road directly above the sidewalk. The second one you encounter was Einstein's.
A healthy walk from the center of town along Mercer Road through a prosperous residential neighborhood. Site of an engagement in the Revoutionary War as Continental troops followed up their victory at Trenton by pursuing the retreating enemy. A memorial on the field incorporates imposing columns from the mansion of Richard Stockton, an area resident who signed the Declaration of Independence before renouncing the Revolutionary cause. Every other year the Battle of Princeton, the second George Washington ever won, is re-created at the site complete with firing cannons, men on horseback and charging troops. Dress warmly.
The Governor's official residence - access is restricted, but tours of the historic mansion in Princeton are available for limited hours.
Located on the campus of Princeton University, this Tony-award winning theater showcases several productions before they arrive on Broadway. Additionally, many famous musical and dance troupes perform at McCarter each year.
University-affiliated research laboratory and a world leader in plasma physics. Offers tours of the facilities on certain dates, check the website for more information.
Movie theater on Nassau Street that shows a great interest in independent movies as well as popular flicks. Showing only two movies at a time, this theater provides a quaint, relaxing atmosphere.
Features artisan ice-cream with a gelato-like texture and European-style hot chocolate. Ice cream and sorbet flavors range from dark chocolate habenero to olive oil or avocado. Uses locally sourced, organic ingredients, but the price is rather high.
Often said to be Princeton's finest pizzeria. Others find the pizza to be dry and dull, but if you're looking for pizza and a beer this is the place. One of the few with a liquor license.
This adorable yogurt shop is in the heart of downtown Princeton. They make a variety of different flavors of yogurt which you prepare for yourself and even add on your own toppings. They also sell bubble tea.
Halo Pub is an ice cream shop designed to look like an old-fashioned pub and specializing in locally made ice cream using milk from nearby Halo Farm. Soft serve is known as "draught ice cream" and hard ice cream is referred to as "Ye Olde Hard Stuff". The hard ice cream flavors are divided into categories including: "the simple but elegant," "the liquors and liqueurs," "the heath bars," and even the "We'll never make," (Tutti Frutti and Bubble Gum). Halo Pub also has an excellent coffee selection, including the most-reasonably priced espresso drinks in town. Halo Fete, Halo Pub's next-door neighbor, serves gourmet ice cream cakes and pastries.
Good Chinese food.
Italian cuisine.
Offers fine, authentic Greek meze, desserts, breads and pastries. Try the avgolemano soup, the gyros and the lemon potatoes. The food is excellent. BYOB.
Named one of America's "Great Great Neighborhood Restaurants" by Bon Apetit magazine, this restaurant features a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the eclectic entre selection, Main Street features desserts, beer and wine.
A pizzeria in downtown Princeton.
Catering for all occasions, Olives is a wonderful deli style shop consisting of fresh, homemade deli foods, salads, sandwiches and pastries. Quick foods for on-the-go ranging from $5-15, Olives provides affordable yet exquisite food.
Expect long lines out the door for this small restaurant if coming for a weekend brunch. Also loved by the locals for sentimental reasons, if not for the food.
Fantastic sandwiches.
and 254 Nassau St., +1 609-921-8011. A coffee shop that is buzzing most mornings with large crowds coming to get their caffeine fix. The Nassau Street location features slow brew by-the-cup, made to order coffee using a melitta-style cone. The Witherspoon street location has live music most Saturdays and displays work by local artists.
A simple Italian inspired atmosphere located in Princeton’s Palmer Square. All seasonal pasta dishes, sandwiches, and pizza are made with fresh local ingredients, all at a reasonable price range for both families and for that special someone.
Ice cream and chocolates. One of the most popular menu items is a blend-in, your choice of ice cream mixed with candies, fruit, or nuts. They also offer a number of low-fat and fat-free flavors.
Offers good sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, and quesadillas.
A very authentic Mexican restaurant. BYOB, cash only, great tasting food, and just a little walk from the center of town.
This popular self-serve frozen yogurt lounge in the heart of Princeton is a favorite of college students, locals, and visitors alike. They have a wide selection of delicious live & active culture frozen yogurt with an incredible array of fresh toppings (some healthy, some just fun) in a homey, comfortable atmosphere. Create your own snack or dessert, then kick back and relax for a while... they have games, books, TV, free wi-fi and super comfy seating areas.
This is the only spot in town that brews their own beer as they have a large unique selection of beers to choose from. Not to mention they have a great, hip, atmosphere that offers live bands every weekend.
BYOB
A full service hotel featuring 203 elegant guestrooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space and the historic Yankee Doodle Tap Room- where Albert Einstein sipped on a brew and then carved his name into one of the booths.
The Princeton Theological Seminary lets out rooms to individuals (usually for conferences at the university or seminary) for $80 a night.
Close to the train station and Route 1. Complimentary shuttle to nearby attractions and business centers.
Provides comfortable accommodations as well as 64 technologically advanced meeting rooms.
One of the best record stores in the country, featuring a large selection of CDs and DVDs $4.99 and under.
One of the most well known shops especially for its upscale clothing. Although a bit on the pricey side, you will without a doubt find everything, and more than what you’re looking for. Zoe carries anything from designer men’s and women’s clothing as well as accessories, shoes, bags, and jewelry. The store also hosts many events during the summer months, that draws in thousands of locals from all over New Jersey.
Trendy consignment shop with vintage clothing, located right on Nassau Street.
Open only a few years, this book store has become rapidly popular, selling new, used and academic books. Great prices and even better selections.
By train
A small rail station in close proximity to both the University campus and the downtown district provides a shuttle service, known locally as "the Dinky," to the nearby Princeton Junction train…
By bus
Coach USA (under the name Suburban) offers bus service from New York and New Brunswick to Princeton.
By car
Two major highways, Route 206 and Route 27, pass through Princeton.S.
Everything in the downtown area is easily accessible on foot from the main parts of the campus or the two hotels in town. A physically fit visitor can reach any part of town with a bicycle.
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