Things to Do in Central Jersey in 2025

Princeton University Art Museum showing art, religious aspects and interior views

Princeton University showing heritage architecture, a garden and a statue or sculpture

Princeton University Art Museum showing interior views and art as well as an individual male

Princeton University featuring a garden, street scenes and a fountain

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Six Flags Great Adventure

Have a fun-filled day at Six Flags Great Adventure and find out why this is a popular theme park in Cream Ridge. You can seek out the adventure tours in this family-friendly area.

Princeton University

Explore the famous Ivy League university that educated numerous prestigious graduates, including Woodrow Wilson, Michelle Obama, John Nash and more.

Rutgers University, Busch Campus

Explore the campus of Rutgers University, Busch Campus, during your trip to Piscataway. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Palmer Square

Find myriad dining and shopping opportunities, along with a packed calendar of special events, in this small square in downtown Princeton.

SHI Stadium

Catch an event at SHI Stadium during your trip to Piscataway. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Grounds For Sculpture

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Grounds For Sculpture during your trip to Mercerville. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.

Rutgers New Brunswick

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Rutgers New Brunswick, during your trip to New Brunswick. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Learn about the events happening at New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center during your trip to Edison. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Bring the kids to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Jackson. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Central Jersey

Princeton showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Princeton Center

While visiting Princeton Center, you might make a stop by sights like Palmer Square and Princeton Cemetery.

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.

West Freehold

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While visiting West Freehold, you might make a stop by sights like iPlay America and Topgolf Swing Suite.

White Horse

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White Horse and surrounding area, you can visit Grounds For Sculpture and CURE Insurance Arena.

Yardville-Groveville

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Though Yardville-Groveville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grounds For Sculpture and The Record Collector.

India Square

India Square might not have many top sights, but Edison Memorial Tower and Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.