Experience yesteryear's charm and today's adventure in Princeton and the greater Mercer County area, where renowned theaters, museums, festivals and culturally rich sites are set against a backdrop of world-class cuisine, ivy-covered schools and proud red, white and blue American heritage. Discover a variety of shopping and dining options ideal for romantic evenings, family outings and every occasion in-between. Wander the exciting, inspiring and historical attractions throughout the region, all easily accessible via public transportation. Make your next weekend getaway easy to get to and impossible to forget.

What to Do

The Green in Palmer Square

Throughout the year you will find great musicians playing. Grab your lunch in the Square, pack a blanket and relax and enjoy the melodies on select weekends year-round! Several times a year, you will find various artists featured in pop-up exhibits.

McCarter Theatre Center

McCarter is one of the most active cultural centers in the nation, at the core of which is its world-class Theater Series. In addition, McCarter offers audiences diverse programs of music, dance, and special events featuring national and international touring artists throughout the year.
91 University Place, Princeton – (609) 258-ARTS

Arts Council of Princeton

Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the ACP presents a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, Art Bazar, April Porchfest, the November outdoor el Día de los Muertos festival and Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Art Market, and a self-guided walking tour of public art.
Paul Robeson Center, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton – (609) 924-8777

Princeton University Art Museum Art@Bainbridge

Immerse yourself in the captivating Art@Bainbridge, a gallery project by the University Art Museum. Set within the elegantly restored colonial-era Bainbridge House, the gallery offers a diverse collection of installations meticulously curated by the Museum.
158 Nassau Street, Princeton – (609) 258-3788

Princeton University Art Museum Art on Hulfish

Art on Hulfish is the latest gallery project of the Princeton University Art Museum. It will showcase a roster of exhibitions led by photography that consider questions and themes of significance to 21st-century life. In addition to presenting four exhibitions each year through late 2024, Art on Hulfish will host a rich schedule of related programming—including University discussion group meetings, hands-on learning opportunities, and drop-in activities.
11 Hulfish Street, Princeton – (609) 258-3788

Grounds for Sculpture

Outdoors, nearly 300 contemporary sculptures are sited across 42 landscaped acres. Indoors, temporary exhibitions from established and emerging artists are featured in six galleries. Engaging and educational programs for all ages are offered year-round, and may include lectures from top minds, hands-on workshops, tours, concerts, and performances.
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton – (609) 586-0616

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Whether performing classical masterworks, introducing music by modern-day masters, or hosting students at their first live symphony performance, the PSO is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and the state. PSO also runs the Princeton Festival.
P.O. Box 250, Princeton – (609) 497-0020

Princeton Summer Theater

Princeton Summer Theater is a non-profit summer stock theater operating on the campus of Princeton University, offering 3 mainstage shows summer of 2023, a children's show, and a new musical workshop.
Murray-Dodge Hall, Princeton University, Princeton - (732) 997-0205

Lewis Arts Complex

The Lewis Center brings together Princeton’s academic programs in Creative Writing, Dance, Theater & Music Theater, Visual Arts and the Princeton Atelier, with guest artists and Fellows. Arts research, instruction, performance, co-curricular activities and public programming provide Princeton’s community with opportunities for engagement, reflection and inspiration.
122 Alexander Street, Princeton University, Princeton - (609) 258-1500

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