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1. Princeton University Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Princeton University Art Museum
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2. McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Entertainment
McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
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3. Princeton Battlefield State Park

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Princeton Battlefield State Park
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4. Delaware & Raritan State Park

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Delaware & Raritan State Park
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5. Princeton Battle Monument

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Princeton Battle Monument
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6. Morven Museum and Garden

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Morven Museum and Garden
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7. Lake Carnegie

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Lake Carnegie
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8. Nassau Hall

Nassau Hall
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9. Terhune Orchards & Winery

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Terhune Orchards & Winery
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10. Marquand Park

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Marquand Park
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11. Drumthwacket

Drumthwacket
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12. Princeton University Chapel

Princeton University Chapel
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13. Princeton Tour Company

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Princeton Tour Company
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14. Cleveland Tower

Cleveland Tower
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15. Blue Point Grill

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Blue Point Grill
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16. The Peacock Inn Restaurant

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The Peacock Inn Restaurant
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17. Bainbridge House

Bainbridge House
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18. Witherspoon Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Witherspoon Grill
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19. The Bent Spoon

The Bent Spoon
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20. Mediterra

Mediterra
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21. Elements

Elements
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22. Dinky Bar and Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Dinky Bar and Kitchen
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23. Teresa Caffe

Teresa Caffe
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Princeton is a small city in New Jersey and one of the world’s most famous college towns. Established in 1675 near the banks of the Delaware River, Princeton became the place of high quality education with the completion of Nassau Hall in 1754. Stroll along the downtown Nassau Street, dine at great restaurants, visit the historic Palmer Square, explore the Princeton University Art Museum, watch a show at the McCarter Theater, and listen to the Westminster Choir.

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