Central Jersey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Morven which includes a house
Princeton University Art Museum featuring religious elements, art and interior views
Princeton University featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park
Princeton University Art Museum showing art and interior views as well as an individual male
Princeton University showing a fountain, street scenes and a park

Discover the sweeping sandy beaches, grand lighthouses, revolutionary history and many museums of this central region of New Jersey State. 

Central Jersey stretches west from the rolling surf of the Atlantic to the capital city of Trenton bordering Pennsylvania. This central area offers many interesting things to see and do. Head to the beach, enjoy a museum or discover fascinating revolutionary history.

New Jersey is famed for its role in the U.S. Revolutionary War. It was on the soil of Princeton that one of the most decisive battles was fought. Visit the Princeton Battle Monument to pay respects to those who fought valiantly. The city offers architectural elegance and the grand buildings of the Ivy League university. Be sure to visit the Princeton University Art Museum for a fascinating selection of antiquities, Asian art and photography.

The Morven Museum and Garden adds to Princeton’s cultural appeal. This Colonial revival mansion with period rooms and beautiful gardens are among the region’s highlights. Get out into the fresh air at Institute Woods, where a pretty expanse of countryside offers opportunities for birdwatching and walking.

The long stretch of Central Jersey’s coastline is lined with attractive resorts. Despite damage suffered during Hurricane Sandy, the region has rebuilt and offers plenty of appeal. Head to Sandy Hook-Gateway National Recreation Area to discover the country’s oldest operating lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. See the Twin Lights of Navesink and spectacular views across the Bay of Sandy Hook to Manhattan in the distance.

On the western side of the state, the capital of Trenton is home to the New Jersey State Police Museum, filled with intriguing stories, guns and evidence of gruesome crimes. A short distance north is Washington Crossing State Park. Stop at the visitor center and historic buildings to learn about George Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.

Choose from several international airports. Philadelphia and Newark are the closest, but New York’s airports also offer easy connections. Whiz through the state on one of the main highways and enjoy the pretty pastoral landscape.

Where to stay in Central Jersey

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Princeton Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Princeton Junction and surrounding area, you can visit University Square Shopping Center and Delaware River Heritage Trail Lake Carnegie Trailhead.

Princeton Junction
Princeton which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Princeton Center

If you're spending some time in Princeton Center, Palmer Square and Princeton Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.

Princeton Center
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West Freehold

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in West Freehold, iPlay America and Topgolf Swing Suite are top sights worth seeing.

West Freehold
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Yardville-Groveville

Yardville-Groveville might not have many top sights, but Grounds For Sculpture and The Record Collector are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Yardville-Groveville
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India Square

While there might not be top attractions in India Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edison Memorial Tower and Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park.

India Square
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White Horse

While White Horse isn't home to many top sights, Grounds For Sculpture and CURE Insurance Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

White Horse
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