10 TOP Things to Do in Central Jersey (2025 Activity Guide)

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

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

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

Princeton University showing a park, street scenes and a fountain

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Six Flags Great Adventure

Have a fun-filled day at Six Flags Great Adventure and see why people love this 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

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.

Grounds For Sculpture

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

Rutgers New Brunswick

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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 in 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 your family to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Jackson. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Central Jersey

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

Princeton Center

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

West Freehold

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

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.

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.

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.

Downtown Somerville

While Downtown Somerville isn't home to many top sights, The Wallace House and Duke Farms are some notable places to visit nearby.

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