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Princeton Tourism and Sightseeing
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ offers diverse destinations in any direction and one is sure to please you. We are home to three ATLANTIC OCEAN resort areas, each with its distinct personality. POINT PLEASANT BEACH has a boardwalk with an amusement area, Jenkinson's Aquarium, nightlife, a walkable antique-filled downtown with many dining choices & is next BAY HEAD, a village with art galleries and boutique shoppes; SEASIDE HEIGHTS offers wall-to-wall activity with two major amusement piers, Breakwater Beach Waterpark and one of the few remaining working antique carousels - both areas have free entertainment most weeknights. This area alos boasts LONG BEACH ISLAND, 10 miles of natural dune beach with self-guided trails, bathing pavilions, interpretative centers, and nature walks. LONG BEACH ISLAND offers a relaxing seashore vacation most of its 20 off-shore miles, but features an activity vortex in BEACH HAVEN with fine dining, Surflight Theatre (offering Broadway musicals), Fantasy Island Amusement Park, museums, watersports galore, Thundering Surf Waterpark with its, new this season, surf rider pool and fine and fun dining. ON THE MAINLAND there are diverse actives which include three SIX FLAG parks: Great Adventure Theme Park with a dozen different roller coasters and many shows, Hurricane Harbor Water Park and the Wild Animal Drive-through Safari, the largest outside of Africa. To learn about those who lived, recreated and worked on the area's waterways visit the TUCKERTON SEAPORT. To relax with a glass of fine wine, visit New Egypt's LAURITA WINERY. For more action, take in a pro baseball game with the A-Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Lakewood BlueClaws or catch the dirt track adventure of New Egypt Speedway. And if you are planning to stay for a week or more, we are centrally located from Atlantic City (1/2-hour drive), Historical Philadelphia (1-1/2 hours), the state Capitiol Trenton (45 minutes) or the bright lights of Broadway in NYC (less than 2-hours). Throughout the county there are outdoor concerts, museums, golf courses, fishing tournaments (one even for garbage fish), nature centers, paddle wheelers, tours and cruises.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.

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Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth
Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth
Father's Day Weekend, Jun 15, 2024 (Saturday) History event in Freehold, NJ USA

Living History weekend at Monmouth Battlefield Bring your family to an exciting Living History weekend celebrating the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.
Badshah at Cure Insurance Arena
Badshah at Cure Insurance Arena things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Father's Day Weekend, Jun 15, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Trenton, NJ USA

Badshah June 15, 2024 at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ 8:00PM
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo at Artie's Bar and Grill
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo at Artie's Bar and Grill things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Sep 21, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Frenchtown, NJ USA

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo September 21, 2024 at Artie's Bar and Grill in Frenchtown, NJ
Bronco at Cure Insurance Arena
Bronco at Cure Insurance Arena things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Aug 17, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Trenton, NJ USA

Bronco August 17, 2024 at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ 8:00PM
Chris Botti at McCarter Theatre - NJ
Chris Botti at McCarter Theatre - NJ things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Princeton, NJ USA

Chris Botti June 01, 2024 at McCarter Theatre - NJ in Princeton, NJ 8:00PM
Philadelphia Soul vs. Georgia Force at Cure Insurance Arena
Philadelphia Soul vs. Georgia Force at Cure Insurance Arena things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Trenton, NJ USA

Philadelphia Soul vs. Georgia Force May 26, 2024 at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ 3:30PM
Philadelphia Soul vs. Minnesota Myth at Cure Insurance Arena
Philadelphia Soul vs. Minnesota Myth at Cure Insurance Arena things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 30, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Trenton, NJ USA

Philadelphia Soul vs. Minnesota Myth June 30, 2024 at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ 3:30PM
Philadelphia Soul vs. Nashville Kats at Cure Insurance Arena
Philadelphia Soul vs. Nashville Kats at Cure Insurance Arena things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 23, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Trenton, NJ USA

Philadelphia Soul vs. Nashville Kats June 23, 2024 at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ 1:00PM
Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny
Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Next Month, May 31, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny May 31, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Princeton in Princeton, NJ 8:00PM
Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny
Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Richie Minervini and Tugboat Manny June 01, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Princeton in Princeton, NJ 7:30PM
Stacy Kendro at Hyatt Regency Princeton
Stacy Kendro at Hyatt Regency Princeton things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Next Month, May 17, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Stacy Kendro May 17, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Princeton in Princeton, NJ 8:00PM
Stacy Kendro at Hyatt Regency Princeton
Stacy Kendro at Hyatt Regency Princeton things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Next Month, May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Stacy Kendro May 18, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Princeton in Princeton, NJ 7:30PM
Stomp at McCarter Theatre - NJ
Stomp at McCarter Theatre - NJ things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 07, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Stomp June 07, 2024 at McCarter Theatre - NJ in Princeton, NJ 8:00PM
Stomp at McCarter Theatre - NJ
Stomp at McCarter Theatre - NJ things to do on a rainy day in Princeton, NJ
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Princeton, NJ USA

Stomp June 08, 2024 at McCarter Theatre - NJ in Princeton, NJ 3:00PM
ABC Taxi Limo NJ
ABC Taxi Limo NJ
Transportation in Monmouth Junction, NJ USA

"ABC Taxi & Limo Service, headquartered in South Brunswick T ABC Taxi & Limo Service, headquartered in South Brunswick Township NJ, established over 15 years ago with a goal of becoming the best transportation option statewide. Branch offices include Monmouth Junction, Kendall Park, and Princeton, NJ.
Delaware River Tubing
Delaware River Tubing
Recreation in Frenchtown, NJ USA

Spend the day, not a fortune! Tube down the delaware river on an inner tube, enjoying the scenery and relaxation. Enjoy a free meal with your tubing experience proximately half way with the Hot Dog Man conviently located between New York and Philadelphia. Call 1-800-wet-tube.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Ewing, NJ USA

IHOP at 785 Pkwy Ave Ewing, NJ Dine at IHOP® on Pkwy Ave in Ewing, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery, breakfast takeout and catering available. View hours, specials or order online.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Hillsborough, NJ USA

IHOP at 260 Route 206 Hillsborough, NJ Dine at IHOP® on Route 206 in Hillsborough, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in East Windsor, NJ USA

IHOP at 610 Route 33 East Windsor, NJ Dine at IHOP® on 610 Route 33 in East Windsor, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
Legion Limousine
Legion Limousine
Transportation in Trenton, NJ USA

Limousine service in Trenton NJ "We offer ground transportation services to and from your home, train station, hotel or office, to Newark International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, JFK, LaGuardia, Atlantic City Airport & Trenton Airport.
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Best Time to Visit Princeton


The best time to visit New Jersey is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the low 40's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Princeton


Month Low Avg High
January 21.5 F° 30.1 F° 38.6 F°
February 23.4 F° 32.3 F° 41.1 F°
March 31.2 F° 40.7 F° 50.1 F°
April 39.4 F° 50.2 F° 61.0 F°
May 48.9 F° 60.3 F° 71.6 F°
June 57.9 F° 69.1 F° 80.2 F°
July 63.2 F° 74.1 F° 85.0 F°
August 61.6 F° 72.4 F° 83.2 F°
September 54.0 F° 65.1 F° 76.2 F°
October 42.3 F° 53.8 F° 65.2 F°
November 34.6 F° 44.4 F° 54.2 F°
December 26.7 F° 35.1 F° 43.5 F°

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