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Visit Princeton


Princeton is a suburban community, located mid-way between New York City and Philadelphia, with a vibrant downtown and business community. Known for its excellent eateries and superb retail shops, Princeton has become a regular destination for the 3.4 million people who live in the surrounding 30-mile radius. Princeton is easily accessible by mass transportation, and has its own downtown train connection for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak. In addition, the downtown serves as the cultural base for the region, anchored by Princeton University, and home to the Tony Awardâ„¢ winning McCarter Theater.

front view of nassau inn

Nassau Inn


Enjoy the modern sophistication at Palmer Square’s historic full-service hotel, with 188 modern guest rooms and suites, 13 meeting and banquet rooms and the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, an American gastropub with 16 craft beers on tap.

Here are some useful sites when planning your trip:

Princeton Tour Company


Historic bike and walking tours, pub crawls, ghost tours and corporate events. Plus, trolley tours during the holiday season.

Princeton-Mercer Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau


Travel and tourism information for the Greater Princeton Region

Princeton University Orange Key Guide


Arrange a tour of the campus.

Historical Society of Princeton


Located at the six-acre Updike Farmstead, the space includes temporary and permanent exhibitions, a small museum shop, a library and photo archives.

McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts


One of the most active cultural centers in the nation, offering over 200 performances of theater, dance, music and special events each year.

Nassau Inn


Hotel located in Palmer Square, in the heart of downtown.