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Your Perfect
Day Trip or.....
9 a.m. Grab a breakfast pastry at one of our many specialty cafes, like The Gingered Peach.
Make it a

Friday Night
>Arrive in Mercer County
and check into one of
our picturesque boutique
hotels like The Peacock
Inn or Nassau Inn for a
quintessential Princeton
experience. Stroll the
shops and outdoor restaurants all through Palmer Square as you enjoy Princeton’s nightlife.
Saturday
>Princeton University
Discover the historical grounds of Princeton University. The campus boasts jaw-dropping architecture, and
the top-notch Princeton Art Museum, free to the public! Stroll the grounds for beautiful buildings and picturesque gardens.
>Delaware-Raritan Canal State Park or Mercer County Park
Spend some time outdoors on the Delaware-Raritan Canal or at Mercer County Park. Go hiking, boating, or
picnicking with the family. You can rent bicycles and explore historic trails throughout both parks. Rentals are available
at Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental to use on the canal. The kids can enjoy the playground, or take in the activities near Mercer Lake.
Sunday
>Terhune Orchards
Whether you are looking for some fun with the family or some adult activities, Terhune Orchards has entertainment for all ages. You can pick your own fruits and vegetables or enjoy tastings at their winery! Don’t forget to have one of their famous apple cider donuts!
10 a.m
. Visit Grounds for Sculpture and their 42-acre outdoor sculpture park.
1 p.m.Have lunch at Rats Restaurant, Mediterra, or Olives for a classic outdoor Princeton-Mercer experience.
2 p.mStroll through Princeton University campus or take a guided outdoor tour with Princeton Tour Company.
3 p.m
. Enjoy afternoon ice cream at The Bent Spoon.
4 p.m. Shop at Palmer Square’s world-class stores and boutiques.
6 p.m.
Dinner awaits at one of the many
outdoor dining restaurants
in walking distance. Try The Peacock Inn or Yankee Doodle Tap Room.
>Grounds for Sculpture
Take a tour of the outdoor
42-acre public sculpture park
located in Hamilton, NJ, only
20 minutes from downtown
Princeton. Grounds For
Sculpture is also a garden
and arboretum, featuring paved terraces, pergolas,
and courtyards with natural woodlands as well as pond groves of bamboo and two eateries. Rat’s Restaurant is famous for its delicious food and eclectic atmosphere, overlooking the sculptures and a lily pond inspired by the paintings of Claude Monet.
7 p.m.
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Enjoy the nightlife as you stroll through the
illuminated fountains
of Palmer Square and Scudder Plaza, where the monumental Fountain of Freedom sculpture lives.