Princeton, New Jersey - Visitor InformationA charming upscale town with many attractions including a prestigious Ivy League university. |
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Princeton , NJ, home of the prestigious and wealthy Ivy League University, offers much more than the typical “ College Town”. It has a picturesque, vibrant downtown, with upscale shops, restaurants, businesses, theatre, and places of historical interest. The town not only gets it’s tempo from college students, but because of its location midway between Philadelphia and New York, 55 miles southwest of New York City, it draws visitors from those cities who come to Princeton for its charm, educational, historical interest, and entertainment activities. |
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This is a town that also has wide appeal as a place to live, named #15 of the top 100 towns in the United States to Live and Work In by Money Magazine in 2005. Deep rooted with historical heritage, in 1777, George Washington led the American patriots against General Cornwallis's British forces in the Battle of Princeton. Later in 1783, the Continental Congress met in the university's Nassau Hall, convening here when news came that the peace treaty between Britain and America had been signed. This same structure later served as a temporary capital for the new nation while DC was being established. This town is especially attractive in the summer and the autumn months, when its tree-lined streets, many of them over 100 years old, manicured lawns, flowers, walks, and hedges, and mansions are all in harmony with nature. America 's best minds have been visiting and meeting here for over 200 years, from the first sessions of the Continental Congress, to Albert Einstein, to today's high-tech conventions. The flourishing region continues to be the choice of people who want to experience American history in a picturesque and charming and high tech region. Theire are a variety of good restaurants and more than 5100 guest rooms; accommodations are available with appeal to families, historians, and business’ travelers ---
from luxury hotels to country inns. Points of InterestPrinceton University Lake Carnegie McCarter Theatre Center Located on 142 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. The Bainbridge House Places to StayDoubleTree Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Hyatt Regency Marriott Courtyard Nassau Inn The Westin at Forrestal Village Restaurants
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