Living in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region of Mercer County.  It was founded before the American Revolutionary War and is the home of Princeton University. Although its association with the university is primarily what makes Princeton a college town, there are many other institutions and businesses in the area. 

Princeton is roughly equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia. It is close to many major highways that serve both cities (e.g., Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1), and is also ranked #2 in best places to live in NJ by Niche.com

Parks & Recreation

Grounds for Sculpture

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

Plainsboro Preserve

Carnegie Lake

Morris Davison Park

Schalks Meadow Park

Dining & Shopping

Historic Downtown Princeton

Quakerbridge Mall, Market Fair Shoppes

Mediterra Restaurant (Mediterranean)

Saravana Bhavan (Asian, Indian) 

Blue Point Grill (seafood)

Teresa Caffe (Italian, Pizza)

Arts & Entertainment

McCarter Theater

Pinot's Palette Princeton

Princeton Garden Theater

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Top Golf

Miele Princeton Gallery