ACTIVITIES
Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street
1-609-924-8777
For over 50 years, the Arts Council of Princeton has worked to transform lives and build community via arts education, camps, outreach programs, gallery exhibitions, stage performances and events. You’ll find exhibits on both the outdoor terrace and in the various gallery spaces at their headquarters, the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, which was designed by architect Michael Graves.
Dillon Gymnasium
Princeton University
1-609-258-1647
Guest passes for Dillon Gym are available through the Office of Alumni Affairs for a fee of $5.00 per day.
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place
1-609-258-1647
One of the country’s leading theaters, and the only organization in this country that is both a professional producing theater and a major presenter of the performing arts.
Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton Street
1-609-924-8144
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is the former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion. Regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State. Docent-led tours are offered on the hour, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Princeton Cemetery
29 Greenview Avenue
1-609-924-1369
The final resting place for one U.S. president, one U.S. vice president, all but four of the deceased presidents of the College of New Jersey/Princeton University, and the namesake of the “Baby Ruth” candy bar. A printed brochure is available at the cemetery’s main entrance, or access the online brochure for your self-guided tour.
Princeton Garden Theatre
160 Nassau Street
1-609-279-1999
A nonprofit community theater showing first-run films of high artistic quality and special programming including Hollywood classics, “Prof Picks,” and productions from London’s National Theatre Live and Royal Opera House.
Princeton University Art Museum
1-609-258-3788
Dedicated to supporting and enhancing the University’s goals of teaching, research and service in the fields of art and culture, as well as to serving regional communities and visitors from around the world, the Museum houses over 92,000 works of art ranging from antiquity to the contemporary period. Its collections concentrate on the Mediterranean region, Western Europe, China, the United States and Latin America.
SHOPPING
In addition to national chain stores including Urban Outfitters, Barbour, J. Crew and lululemon, a number of smaller shops and retailers — many of which are owner-operated — are located in the downtown Princeton area. Here are a few of our favorites.
Bent Spoon
35 Palmer Square West
1-609-924-2368
Artisan ice cream and sorbet made entirely from scratch using the best seasonal, local organic produce and hormone-free dairy. Featured in Travel and Leisure, New Jersey Monthly, and BuzzFeed’s “27 Ice Cream Shops You Need to Visit Before You Die.”
Dandelion
47 Palmer Square West
1-609-921-0345
A boutique jewelry store featuring original pieces from craftspeople around the world and other leading designers.
Homestead Princeton
43 Hulfish Street
1-609-688-0777
Handcrafted artisan furniture, gifts, pottery, glass, wood, textiles, metal, home décor and jewelry.
Jammin’ Crepes
20 Nassau Street
1-609-924-5387
Featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-in’s & Dives.” Take home a jar of their micro-batch jam, pickles or preserves made with the best local produce and other ingredients.
Jazams
25 Palmer Square East
1-609-924-8697
A fabulously fun toy store specializing in unique toys, books and games for children of all ages.
Landau of Princeton
102 Nassau Street
1-800-257-9445
A third-generation, family-run shop with a large selection of knits, tweeds and woolens. In a back corner, you’ll also find the only permanent Albert Einstein exhibit in the United States.
Princeton Record Exchange
20 South Tulane Street
1-609-921-0881
Ranked by Rolling Stone, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and GQ as one of the leading independent record stores in the country, with an inventory of over 150,000 new and used LPs, CDs and DVDs.
Small World Coffee
14 Witherspoon Street
1-609-924-4377
Great coffee (roasted locally), food and community. A “Sleep Is for the Weak” mug and a bag of Small World’s “Rocket Blend” beans make a great souvenir.
Thomas Sweet Chocolate
29 Palmer Square West
1-609-924-7222
Handmade chocolate and fudge made in small batches on location, every day.