Princeton, New Jersey: A Visitors Guide

Palmer Square
located in the heart of the downtown center, and the focal point for downtown activity, it features a charming collection of shops, restaurants, offices, and residences surrounding the Town Green and the historic Nassau Inn.
Built in 1937, Palmer Square was designed with colonial-style buildings of brick, stone, wood, and stucco that complement the architecture of the University.

Princeton University
Chartered in 1746, it is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is one of the eight Ivy League universities. The campus has a unique charm with many stone, turrets and Gothic arches. They are wide variety of broad lawns with studying students, leaves and flora.
Feel free to walk the grounds, or you can sign up to take a guided tour.
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Drumthwacket
The official residence of the Governor of New Jersey and was built in 1835. Constructed on land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its one of the most elegant of our nation's executive residences, Drumthwacket's history tells the stories of three unique families who made immense contributions to New Jersey and the United States of America. Drumthwacket is open for tours.
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Morven Museum & Garden
Morven's history is America's history. A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey.
As home to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and five New Jersey governors, Morven has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 200 years. The beautiful historic gardens surrounding the Morven Museum mansion from the 18th and 19th centuries include a Colonial Revival Garden and their changing Demonstration Garden.
Their docent-led tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and present an overview of the home's rich history on the first floor.
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McCarter Theatre
Recognized as one of this country’s leading regional theaters, it is the only organization in this country that is both a professional producing theater and a major presenter of the performing arts. 
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Princeton Battlefield State Park
On January 3, 1777, the American troops under General George Washington surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars. Coming at the end of "The Ten Crucial Days" which saw the well-known night crossing of the Delaware River and two battles in Trenton, the Battle of Princeton gave Washington his first victory against the British Regulars on the field. The battle extended over a mile away to the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). The house contains period furniture and Revolutionary War exhibits. 
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Herrontown Woods, (Botanical Art Garden (Barden) & Veblen House
With over 200 acres, it is open to the public every day at no cost. It contains a pine forest, over 30 species of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and walking trails, and features many educational and fun events.
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Princeton University Art Museum @ The Bainbridge House
Art@Bainbridge is a Gallery Project of the Princeton University Art Museum, housed in the carefully restored colonial-era Bainbridge House at 158 Nassau Street in downtown Princeton.
Built in 1766, the Bainbridge House still stands tall as one of the historic treasures of the Princeton area. Job Stockton, the builder and original owner of the house, was one of the first settlers in Princeton. The house was later leased to Dr. Absalom Bainbridge whose son Commodore William Bainbridge fought in the War of 1812.
Admission is free.
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