Princeton, New Jersey

Walking down the leafy streets of Princeton, a borough with a population of about 38,000, you feel the pulse of a place steeped in history and culture. At its heart, the place is known worldwide for being home to Princeton University, one of the most storied institutions of learning whose Gothic-style buildings and verdant campus lawns shape the ambiance of the surroundings. But the locale is far more than just a college town. It is a living community of curious people, independent businesses, food lovers, and sightseers with plenty of surprising details to discover.

The stories of earlier days remain alive in the architecture and traditions found throughout the area. The territory was once home to the Lenape people before European settlers arrived in the late 1600s. One little-known fact is that one of the first houses in the area belonged to a man named Henry Greenland in 1683, and a tavern he built became an informal meeting point between West and East Jersey boundary-makers. And though the university looms large, the everyday rhythm of the town carries distinct folklore. Legends tell of student clubs and alumni traditions winding through the decades, unplanned rituals that took root among the walking sticks, the street corners, and late-night hoagie runs.

Speaking of food, the dining scene here is rich and varied. One must-visit is Hoagie Haven, a sandwich institution since 1974 known for outrageous hoagie combinations that loyal patrons swear by. Another standout is Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna, where Mediterranean-inspired plates such as lemon-oil grilled octopus, house-made hummus, and mezze draw locals who appreciate wood-fired cooking and a mellow ambiance. For dessert or a casual treat, wander into The Bent Spoon in Palmer Square, where inventive ice creams and sorbets often feature something unexpected like toasted rye or maple bourbon.

When it comes to things to do, there is no shortage of activity. Historic architecture and leafy campus grounds invite gentle strolls, while arts lovers head to The Princeton Festival each June. The multi-week event features opera, chamber music, jazz, and dance, held on the grounds of Morven Museum and Garden and other venues. If you visit in early autumn, you can join the town’s Halloween parade downtown where the local band marches from Witherspoon Plaza to Palmer Square followed by treat tables and ghost stories for kids and grown-ups alike. And for folklore enthusiasts, there is the old tradition once associated with the student community called Cane Spree. In earlier decades it began as a class-versus-class spectacle of canes and contests, a piece of campus lore that still finds echoes in reunions and historical reflection. Locals also appreciate small rituals like the farmers market on Pine and Nassau Streets where regional produce marks the change of each season.

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