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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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Schools
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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
255 Reviews
Phone: +16097996688
$$ . Ramen
Blue Point Grill
611 Reviews
Phone: +16099211211
$$$ . Seafood
Tacoria
239 Reviews
Phone: +16094232119
$ . Mexican
Local Greek
262 Reviews
Phone: +16092852969
$$ . Greek
Olsson's Fine Foods
75 Reviews
Phone: +16099242210
$$ . Cheese Shops
The Original Steak and Hoagie
152 Reviews
Phone: +16097999600
$ . Cheesesteaks
Jammin' Crepes
381 Reviews
Phone: +16099245387
$$ . Creperies
Jules Thin Crust - Princeton
140 Reviews
Phone: +16097590082
$ . Pizza
Agricola Eatery
953 Reviews
Phone: +16099212798
$$$ . American (New)
Salt Creek Grille
710 Reviews
Phone: +16094194200
$$ . American (New)
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.