Location: Monmouth Junction
Top Things to do in Monmouth Junction
The 10 Best Things to Do in Monmouth Junction, United States
Monmouth Junction is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) located within South Brunswick Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,887.
Restaurants in Monmouth Junction
1. Princeton University
Overall Ratings
5 based on 834 reviews
The ivy league campus is ideal for a stroll, where some interesting buildings may be visited.
Reviewed By Herstory_62 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A classic magnificent campus in the heart of a bustling & charming historic town that maintains centuries of tradition, alongside state of the art libraries, museums, facilities & a magnificent chapel. An obviously diversified student population of women & men enhances the ambiance, as well as the appeal for generations to come.
2. Plainsboro Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By DateWithMyCity - New York, New York, United States
What an interesting, lovely spot: we visited with the "wild residents" both inside the space, & outside on a walk (snakes, birds, frogs, turtles & butterflies). Also bought honey/beeswax soap - the boutique has lots of fun gifts to choose from. A great stop for a breath of fresh air & family learning visit.
3. Colonial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Ione S - Fargo
Take a walk through the park any time of the year. We went in early March and enjoyed a brisk walk on the path. Midway, the park was quiet and peaceful. The scenery is an interesting break from the hustle bustle of the city.
4. Rockingham
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Linda G - Cranford, New Jersey
Just 7 minutes from Princeton, you can see the house where George Washington wrote his Farewell Orders in 1783. The first room is a recreated kitchen. However, the rest of the approx. 12 rooms are authentic. I was surprised at just how much I learned from this tour about life in Colonial times and about George Washington. The guide was very enthusiastic.
This house is a little difficult to find, but worth the trip. The parking lot is just past the house. If you have extra time, there are gardens and hiking trails to the canal.
The Rockingham Association did a very nice job with this facility. Top notch.
5. David Bradley Chocolatier Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By JenJennieJennifer - Lawrenceville, New Jersey
David Bradley chocolate is incredible. We loved the sample and made several purchases. But you can't tour the factory. There is a small observation window to watch the workers, but that's it.
6. Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By George T - Marlton, New Jersey
This temple is meant for everyone and is worth a tour through its inner sanctum. I’ve been there twice with friends and relatives and visitors. Everyone marvels at the beauty and detail of workmanship.
7. Montgomery Cinemas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By David G - Hillsborough, New Jersey
You won't find the blockbusters or many kids movies here, but the movies that get nominated and win Oscars. American and foreign movies with 6 comfortable screens. Anolder crowd that pays attention to the story on the screen and not their phone.
8. Kendall Park Roller Skating
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Jan R - New Brunswick
This rink is an old style roller skating rink. It has a very large wooden floor in decent condition. The music ranges from Top 40 to Hip Hop. It also has an arcade area, skate rentals, and a snack bar.
Pros:
Large wooden floor
Friendly staff
Reasonable prices
Bathrooms remodeled a few years ago
Cons:
It has a smell
Floor not cleaned well, wheels pick up a lot of dirt
Carpet needs a good cleaning / replacement
Snack bar doesn't have many choices
- very thin pizza
- nachos & cheese
- pretzels
- soda
- slushies
There are public skating sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Private sessions are available at other times.
9. Franklin Park Natural Area
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Vanessa J - Franklin Park, New Jersey
The Franklin Park tract has fields that are currently leased to a nearby farmer with trails running along the edges of several fields. A small portion of the trail goes through a mature forest.
Perhaps the most interesting feature on this site is the 30-foot high red-rock cliff that overlooks the stream. NJ’s geology resulted, in part, from continent collision and the subsequent breakup of the supercontinent and with the formation of the Atlantic Ocean. This resulted in a huge basin forming in NJ that slowly filled up with sediment like a lake. That lake shale is what one looks at when down at the Ten mile Run cliffs. This is called the Passaic Formation and runs right through parts of NY, NJ and into PA. The way the rock breaks up is distinctive. The red color is typical of lake sediments that were exposed to oxygen-rich water during deposition allowing for minerals especially iron, to oxidize. The reason that we see only a relatively small outcropping here and there of this red shale is because of more "recent" glaciation and subsequent erosion.
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10. Von Thuns Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Didojen - Marlboro, New Jersey
I think the admission price can be a little steep here for the types of activities offered but my kids absolutely love it. The attractions here are simple but fun! They have pedal cars, rubber duck races, building a barn, petting zoo, pumpkin checkers and a lot more.
The corn maze is a lot of fun and very interactive. They give you a map and there are several games you can play inside.
I wouldn't recommend this farm for apple/pumpkin picking. The apples are pricey and not the best and the pumpkins are just thrown in a field.
Make sure you take the hayride to the pumpkin field for the corn cannons. The hayride is included in the admission but the corn cannons are not.
I normally wouldn't think the admission is worth it but my kids could spend all day here just running around and playing simple games. If you go on fall weekends they have food trucks there.
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