Page 12 - Princeton Visitors Guide - 2021

Get to Know Princeton-Mercer’s

CHARMING TOWNS AND VILLAGES ARE ABUNDANT throughout the Princeton-Mercer Region and we invite you learn more about each of them!
Each community has a distinct character — modern, commercial, rural, or agricultural — but all take pride in their important role in the region.
Ewing
The earliest known inhabitants of the area were the Lenni Lenape Indians who hunted and fished along the banks
of the Delaware River
and the township’s many creeks that transect the land. The township now has many parks that are ideal for hiking, taking an evening stroll, or going for a bike ride with the family.
Hamilton
Hamilton is home to several public parks and recreational facilities,
the nationally acclaimed Grounds for Sculpture — a 42-acre sculpture park — and Sayen Gardens, the
Princeton
The Borough of Princeton was settled in 1696 and incorporated in 1813. Princeton Township was first settled by Quakers
in 1838. In 2013, both
of these municipalities consolidated to become the singular Princeton. The town is most
famous for Princeton University, founded in 1746. The downtown
business district
is complete
with bistros and charming boutiques, interspersed with
popular national stores, and draws shoppers from far and wide.
Trenton
New Jersey’s capital
is a historic city proud
of its past and with
a bright future. Visit
the site of the turning point of the American Revolution and be a part of its revitalization and blooming of new eateries.
East Windsor
Large expanses of preserved farmland and open space contribute to its country charm. Numerous township parks, including the spectacular 160-acre Etra Lake Park, provide outstanding recreational facilities perfect for families.
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