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Princeton University

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-3788
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Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in Princeton
Type: Educational Sites
Description: The ivy league campus is ideal for a stroll, where some interesting buildings may be visited.
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Lafayette, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I highly recommend the Priceton tour company's tour with a gal named Mimi. Mimi brought the history of Princeton University and it's environs to life with her fun sense of humor and interesting insights.

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Neshanic Station, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The university is in a great location. Nice town with good restaurants and amenities. A short train ride to NYC . The McCarter theatre is awesome! Many plays debut there before heading on to Broadway so you get to see them first!

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Woodbridge, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Breathtaking -- I wish I went to school there. Architecture and buildings were unique and extremely memorable.

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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

open campus. beautiful setting. musuem shld not be missed. parking a problem. chapel inspiring. students friendly.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

My colleague and I were in the area and had some extra time. Neither of us had ever been to Princeton University before so we decided to pay a visit. The campus looked as regal as we would have expected. Some of the buildings are absolutely magnificent and the grounds are quite beautiful. The physical campus is very fitting to... More

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North Wildwood, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Books have been written about the Princeton campus. What can I add? Just three points. 1. Take the university tour, preferably mid-week when you’ll probably have a smaller group; 2) Be sure to see the art museum with amazing paintings, including a Monet; 3) Spend some time in and around the chapel – I love the gargoyles.

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Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I suggest if you are travelling to campus for any games at the stadium park in lot 21 as it is the closest. Also no grilling allowed unless special permission and propane is under 20# weight.

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Levittown, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

What a beautiful place and quaint surroundings. The wife dragged me here. I usuallyHATE these things, but the history, the historic buildings on and off campus, the quaint shops and great bars (gotta hit Triumph's Brewery) well, I loved it.

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Newport News, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Liked architecture of area, as well as the shops. Did not like parking situation. Put on your walking shoes! Definite consideration for academic pursuits.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Lovely to walk around for a couple of hours and wander into some of the buildings including the chapel which is more like a cathedral.

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