New Brunswick, New Jersey: A Visitors Guide
Photo Courtesy Rutgers Robert Wood Jofnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ, home of Rutgers University, features a variety art galleries, theatre, restaurants, and musuems.
For those interested in history, a visit to the historic district is a must. Explore the rich heritage of the city through its well-preserved architecture and museums.
The nearby Raritan River offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
When it comes to dining, New Brunswick doesn't disappoint.
With a plethora of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, you can indulge in culinary delights from around the world. From cozy cafes to upscale eateries, the city's food scene is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
The driving force behind the growth and culture of New Brunswick has been the cooperative effort amongst academia, and the public and private sectors. These entities include Rutgers University, the oldest state university in America, and a group of prominent pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Whether you're exploring the historic sites, enjoying the entertainment, and the outdoors, or savoring delicious meals, New Brunswick, NJ has something to offer every visitor.
Attractions and Things to See and Do
Rutgers University
Rutgers' flagship location is home to five campuses across New Brunswick and Piscataway that offer everything from a pulsing, bustling environment to a tree-lined, classically collegiate campus feel.
Alfa Art Gallery
Alfa Art gallery is a hub for New Jersey's fine art painters, sculptors, book authors, musicians and actors and helps them get exposed to art collectors and visitors. They are an open art studio – gallery, where artists can demonstrate their creative process in the gallery and collectors and gallery visitors can follow and learn about their technique, style and motivation.
American Hungarian Foundation Library and Heritage Center
The AHF's ongoing mission is to communicate the story of American Hungarians. This is the only facility of its type to offer archives, a museum, and a library in the United States.
Buccleuch Mansion
One of New Brunswick's oldest and most historic landmarks. Built by Anthony White around 1735-1739 in an early Georgian architecture style. Occupied by the British during the revolution, saber and rifle marks are still visible on the staircase banister and upper floorboards. Visited by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, General Kosciusko, General Gates, and John Hancock.
Henry Guest House
Located on the grounds of the New Brunswick Public Library, the Henry Guest House is one of the oldest historic structures that remains in New Brunswick. Built in 1760 by Henry Guest, one of the city's most prominent early citizens, it bore witness to the American Revolution and was almost demolished in 1924. Since 1925 it has been under the care of the library and has served as a museum, art center and meeting space. In 1976 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Zimmerli Art Museum
The Zimmerli Art Museum is one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country. It collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits world-class works of art to provide the university community and diverse regional, national, international audiences with direct experience of the visual arts. Scholarly activities make art accessible through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs.
Cabaret Theatre
A student run theater at Rutgers University.
Cabaret also prides itself on providing the Rutgers and New Brunswick community with affordable, high-quality theatrical productions throughout the school year.
Crossroads Theatre
A recipient of the 1999 Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theatre in the United States, is the nation's premiere African American theater. Crossroads is the first African American theater to receive this honor in the 33-year history of this special award category. Crossroads continues to lead the nation with its commitment to literary works that examine the African American experience so that it may be understood and appreciated by all people.
George Street Playhouse
George Street Playhouse became the cornerstone of the revitalization of the City’s arts and cultural landscape. Entering its 50th season, the organization has a rich history of producing nationally renowned theatre. The Playhouse continues to fill a unique theatre and arts education role in the city, state and greater metropolitan region.
State Theatre
The theatre endeavors to enrich the lives of people from diverse backgrounds in New Jersey and to contribute to a vital urban environment by presenting the finest national and international performing artists and providing arts education programs to inform and build future audiences.
Rutgers Gardens
Rutgers Gardens is a 180-acre botanic garden, consisting of designed gardens, farms, plant collections, natural habitats, and a farmers market. As part of Rutgers University, the Gardens provides experiential and service learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. It serves as a living laboratory for faculty and staff to better serve plant science research, landscape architecture, and the nursery and public horticulture industry.
Rutgers University SHI Stadium
With a capacity of 52,454, SHI Stadium is home to Rutgers football Big Ten Member. SHI Stadium has always been a place where students, alumni and friends could get together on a crisp Saturday afternoon in the fall, and cheer on their Knights. The excitement at SHI Stadium on game days is at an all-time high in the Tri-State area.
Stress Factory Comedy Club
Entertaining New Jersey for over 20 years with the top stand-up comedians. Located a few blocks from Rutgers University, features national acts as well as up and coming performers.
Places to Stay
Rutgers Inn and Conference Center
Located on the Cook/Douglass campus of Rutgers University.
All guests have access to the campus wide bus system.
Heldrich Hotel
Convenient downtown location walking distance to shops and restaurants and right across the street from the NJ State Theatre.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Located less than three miles from the center of New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Train Station and Rutgers University are five minutes away.
Hyatt Regency
Convenient New Brunswick downtown location and walking distance to NJ Transit from NYC.
