Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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The Princeton-Mercer Region has plenty of activities for individuals and families to explore safely, but where do you start? Try following some of our pre-planned travel guides to make sure your trip runs smoothly. Whether you are visiting for the day or planning a weekend getaway, we hope these trip ideas help!
Fall Day Tripper
Your Perfect Day Trip - Mercer Region for Every Season
- Jump start your day with a hand-crafted latte from Mamie Colette’s French Bakery – located on River Road in Titusville
- Now that you got some caffeine in you, it’s time to head north for a fall foliage hike where you can take in the beautiful scenery at Baldpate Mountain
- After all that walking, you probably worked up an appetite…grab a slice of old fashioned tomato pie, from DeLorenzos in Robbinsville.
- Then stop for a beer (or two) at Hamilton’s newest brewery, Bent Iron.
- Head over to Terhune Orchards in Princeton for pick-your-own apples.
- Finish off your day with a bowl of delicious warm soup from Terekawa Ramen, in Princeton-Junction.
3 Day Weekend Getaway
Friday Night
Arrive in Mercer County and check in to 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
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 utilize on the Canal. The kids can enjoy the playground, or take in the activities near Mercer Lake.
Sunday
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.
