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1. Princeton University Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Princeton Battlefield State Park

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4. Delaware & Raritan State Park

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5. Princeton Battle Monument

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6. Morven Museum and Garden

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7. Lake Carnegie

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8. Nassau Hall

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9. Terhune Orchards & Winery

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10. Marquand Park

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11. Drumthwacket

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12. Princeton University Chapel

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13. Princeton Tour Company

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14. Cleveland Tower

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15. Blue Point Grill

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16. The Peacock Inn Restaurant

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17. Bainbridge House

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18. Witherspoon Grill

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19. The Bent Spoon

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20. Mediterra

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21. Elements

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22. Dinky Bar and Kitchen

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23. 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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