Location: Princeton
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Princeton, New Jersey, the home of Princeton University since 1756, is one of the most famous college towns in the world. The university, with its massive endowment and long history, has made the town of Princeton an exciting place to visit. The Princeton University Art Museum owns over 72,000 works of art, displaying everything from Latin American folk art to Italian Renaissance paintings. The school also hosts dance, theater, and performance art at the Lewis Center and other assorted venues.
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1. Princeton Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By dschuchman - West Windsor Township, United States
The Princeton Public Library is a wonderful facility with outstanding programs and staff. Their "Librarian by Appointment" program gives you up to 1 hour dedicated with a Reference Librarian to learn how to use the online databases and to easily navigate the resources of the library.
2. Princeton University Art Museum
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5.0 based on 731 reviews
The Princeton University Art Museum is one of the nation's finest art museums, housing collections of over 72 ,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of world history and all the world's major cultures. The Museum also presents special exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year. Admission is free.
Reviewed By ProfessorCharles
Allow time during your visit in Princeton to spend time at the Uni Art Museum. There's a superb permanent collection that spans centuries across the globe, and there's always the added attraction of a special exhibit. Everything is perfectly curated (as one would expect), and the museum itself, though large, will invigorate rather than tire you. Highlights include a fabulous window by Burne-Jones.
3. Savory Spice Shop
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Savory Spice Shop Princeton features over 550 freshly ground spices, herbs, salts and blends from all over the world.
4. Princeton Photo Workshop
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Photography is a lifelong journey, a practice that's never over. No matter how long you've been taking photos, there are always new photographic experiences and new places to explore. Visiting New York City or Philadelphia? Join Princeton Photo Workshop's expert Instructors and become a more confident Travel and Street photographer. In "The Real New York" and "The Real Philadelphia" Private & Small Group Street Photography, you'll learn how to tell a story by observing the rich diversity in the urban environment and how to make compelling images. Explore the city, including neighborhoods which many tourists never visit. Work on striking the right balance of storytelling and technique, from camera settings to lighting and composition and strategies for photographing candid scenes versus posed street portraits. We also offer scheduled Workshops and Photo Field Trips in many Subjects for Photographers at All Skill Levels.
5. Princeton University Chapel
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By rccaia - Princeton, United States
Princeton University's Chapel is amazing! The word 'chapel' conjures up the image of a small space for quiet reflection and prayer. While it is quiet, as it should be, it is anything but small. The chapel is beautiful and very large. Built around 1920 I believe and in the collegiate gothic style as many of Princeton's building are it is a wonderful place to visit if you are in Princeton. Just a short walk, maybe 100 yards into the campus from Nassau Street, you will come to the front entrance. When inside turn around to see the huge pipe organ in the balcony above the entrance. Christmas concerts there are amazing! Very cool place that is worth the visit especially if you like gothic architecture.
6. McCarter Theatre Center
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
McCarter Theatre Center is recognized as one of the country’s leading theaters, and is the only organization in the country that is both a professional producing theater and a major presenter of the performing arts. With this identity comes a unique commitment to creating, developing and producing new work for the stage, reinvestigating classical theatrical repertoire, and bringing the best of the world’s performing artists to Central New Jersey.
Reviewed By 950kathrynh - Princeton, United States
I have attended many concerts (jazz, classical, folk) as well as plays at this venue. There are two theatres, both are intimate with good sight lines and acoustics. The programming is excellent. A Christmas Carol is a wonderful tradition to start or continue! Great restaurants and bars nearby.
7. Princeton Garden Theatre
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
We show first-run films of high artistic quality. We’ve added special programming like classic Hollywood and foreign language films; filmmaker appearances and lectures; Saturday kids matinees; and theatrically broadcast events such as from the National Theatre in London. We endeavor to improve the quality of hospitality and service from the theater’s staff. The Garden is operated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt entity. All revenues, memberships and gifts are reinvested in the theater.
8. Morven Museum and Garden
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By susanwinetasting - Putnam, United States
The people who lived at Morven over the years have so many interesting stories, from the original owners to the governors. Walking through the museum is a walk through time. Whether you are from the area or not, I recommend a visit. Be prepared to read if you want to fully understand the individuals associated with Morven. The museum is mostly handicap accessible, though some areas are not manageable for wheelchairs. There is an elevator. Parking is on the premises. The gardens are lovely and worth a walk through. The price of admission is fair. We spent two hours there.
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10. Landau's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By cdax2
Unique, very special store with incredible range. You can buy an inexpensive Princeton U souvenir, or a designer handwoven cotton coat, or a classic Austrian loden coat or cape and more. It is always worth going into this store for whatever wonderful find they might have found somewhere. Reason enough to go to Princeton; if you are Princeton, whenever you are in Princeton, it's a must visit.
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