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Princeton Junction NJ
Princeton Junction is an unincorporated community located within West Windsor Township in Mercer County, New Jersey. It is home to about t 2,500 residents and covers almost 2 square miles. There Princeton Junction train station brings commuters to New York City and Philadelphia in about an hour.
Location
Mercer County NJ
Community
The community of Princeton Junction is small and connected to the greater Princeton area and all that University town has to offer. Its location near the college means access to a plethora of activities and entertainment.
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Commute
Princeton Junction Commute
Schools
Schools in Princeton Junction NJ
For the Kids
Kids enjoy swimming at the town pool, and many recreational activities offered through the West Windsor Township Recreation department. There are youth fall, winter and spring programs available, and a special needs program as well. Some of the programs offered are martial arts, golf and tennis. If you travel just outside of Princeton Junction, there are many baby gyms, martial arts studios, dance galleries, and other private classes for kids.
AMENITIES & RECREATION
The Rogers Preserve/Millstone River Preserve is located along the Big Bear Brook across from Grovers Mill Pond. The Preserve has two hiking trails and offers bird-watching and picnicking. The Millstone River can be accessed for canoeing or kayaking near the Millstone Road Bridge.
Food & Drink
Princeton Junction NJ & Surrounding Area
Top 10 Restaurants
Terakawa Ramen
290 Reviews
Phone: +16097996688
$$ Ramen
Asian Bistro
383 Reviews
Phone: +16093785412
$$ Asian Fusion
Shanghai Bun
255 Reviews
Phone: +16099513600
$$ Shanghainese
The Bent Spoon
957 Reviews
Phone: +16099242368
$$ Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
The Bagel Hole
95 Reviews
Phone: +16092758977
$ Bagels
Blue Point Grill
641 Reviews
Phone: +16099211211
$$$ Seafood
Halo Pub
458 Reviews
Phone: +16099211710
$ Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Agricola Eatery
1025 Reviews
Phone: +16099212798
$$$ American (New)
PJ's Pancake House - West Windsor
189 Reviews
Phone: +16097990688
$$ American (Traditional)
Zac's Burger
75 Reviews
Phone: +16092699066
$ Burgers
Aljons Pizza
80 Reviews
Phone: +16097994915
$ Pizza
Salt Creek Grille
741 Reviews
Phone: +16094194200
$$ American (New)
Hoagie Haven
606 Reviews
Phone: +16099217723
$ Sandwiches
Small World Coffee
442 Reviews
Phone: +16099244377
$$ Coffee & Tea
Jammin' Crepes
417 Reviews
Phone: +16099245387
$$ Creperies
Mistral
581 Reviews
Phone: +16096888808
$$ Tapas/Small Plates
Local Greek
289 Reviews
Phone: +16092852969
$$ Greek
Tacoria
284 Reviews
Phone: +16094232119
$$ Mexican
Seasons 52
383 Reviews
Phone: +16097992152
$$$ American (New)
Teresa's Pizza Wine Bar
558 Reviews
Phone: +16099211974
$$ Italian
Shopping
The Windsor Plaza Shopping Center was renovated in 2013 and has inviting storefronts such as Yoga Soul, Dance Expo, Century 21, Jimmy Johns, PJs Pancake House, Woo-Ri-Mart Gourmet Market, and many more. There are over 600 parking spots available to residents and the shopping center is located next to the train station, for convenient access to after-work errands.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The West Windsor Arts Center offers performances, workshops, classes, exhibitions, literary arts events and various other special events, and is located in the historic Princeton Junction Firehouse. The Windsor Shopping Center has a variety of restaurants that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. For even more dining and nightlife, head to downtown Princeton for their thriving university scene.
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History
Princeton Junction is the 7th hamlet in the West Windsor Township, which became defined in the late 1700s. In 1855, the township’s borders were redefined to almost 27 square miles and six small villages were named. After the construction of the Princeton Junction train station in 1854, the 7th hamlet of Princeton Junction was added.
SURPRISE FEATURES
A monument to H.G Wels’ War of the Worlds is located inside Van Nest Park and is referred to as the Martian Landing Site. It was installed in 1988. The plaque depicts actor and filmmaker Orsen Welles speaking into a microphone as a 1930s family listens at the radio, horrified. Looming above is a Martian with tentacles. This plaque is a commemoration of the original radio broadcast in 1938, when War of the Worlds was read by Mr. Welles about Princeton Junction.