10 TOP Things to Do in Central Jersey October 2025

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

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

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

Princeton University showing a fountain, street scenes and a park

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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.

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Princeton which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Princeton Center

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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