RT Princeton University

Collegiate institution featuring historic architecture, expansive gardens, and a vibrant academic and cultural environment.

General Information

Hours:

Campus is open year-round for self-guided tours
Admission Information Center: Open weekdays for sessions and tours; weekends for student-led tours (registration required)
Check website for seasonal events and tour availability

Fees:

Campus tours and visits are free of charge
Some events or performances at venues like McCarter Theatre may require ticket purchase

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed on guided tours or inside buildings

Closest cities with hotels:

Trenton, NJ (12 mi); New Brunswick, NJ (17 mi)

Seasons:

Spring and Fall are ideal for visiting due to scenic foliage and mild weather

Location:

How to Get There

From Trenton, NJ (12 mi): Take US-1 North toward Princeton; exit at Washington Road and follow signs to campus visitor parking near Stadium Drive Garage.

Overview

Princeton University, founded in 1746, is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the U.S., on more than 600 acres of Gothic and neoclassical buildings, gardens, and Lake Carnegie. Landmarks include Nassau Hall, the Princeton University Art Museum, and McCarter Theatre, and guided and self-guided tours, lectures, and performances are available. Spring and fall are especially pretty.

Sports

The Princeton Tigers compete in the Ivy League, and the school is nationally known for its rowing, lacrosse, and Ivy football rivalry with Yale and Harvard

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