Princeton is known around the world as the home of the acclaimed Ivy League university of the same name, which was opened in 1754 and is renowned today as one of the top universities for liberal arts and science on the American East Coast. The lovely college campus is home to some of New Jersey's top architectural landmarks, including the Collegiate Gothic-style University Chapel.

Visitors can explore the exhibits of the Princeton University Art Museum, which is renowned for its collections of Chinese and classical art. Princeton Battlefield State Park showcases the region's Revolutionary War history, while the Morven Museum and Garden living history site brings 18th-century culture to life. Live theatrical performances are presented regularly at the Tony Award-winning McCarter Theatre Center.

Enjoy excellent shopping and dining destinations on lively Nassau Street in Princeton.

See the preserved Allaire Village in Allaire State Park Stroll along the Atlantic City boardwalk Check out the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Relax on the beach in Cape May Hike or Snowshoe in Cheesequake State Park Enjoy picturesque scenery in Clinton, NJ Go kayaking in Columbia, NJ Learn about the American Revolutionary War in Edgewater Stroll through the Grounds for Sculpture Go shopping in Haddonfield Explore New Jersey's maritime pasts in Highlands Visit Island Beach State Park Go for a walk in Liberty State Park Visit Margate Go hiking in Morristown National Historical Park See historical items at The Paterson Museum Go on a day trip to Point Pleasant Beach Go shopping in Princeton Take a guided tour of Rockingham State Historic Site Have fun on the paddle boat lake in Smithville Relax on the beach in Toms River See an exhibit at Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy the outdoors in Wharton State Forest

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