Where To Go... What To Do...
For most people leisure activities are an "quality of life index," such activities have to score high; Mercer County does its best to provide a multitude of recreational options to fill this need. Mercer was one of the first localities within the United States to develop a master plan for parks and the preservation of open areas. As a result, the wilderness has never been crowded out of Mercer County. Golf courses, tennis courts, an automobile racetrack, ski slopes, leagues for team sports life soccer, basketball, and softball, jogging trails and docks for pleasure-boating have kept the sporting life alive and well.
The historic cities of Trenton and Princeton are also centers of artistic and cultural activity in Mercer County. Local performing arts centers like the renowned, Tony Award-winning McCarter Theatre in Princeton, present classical and original dramatic, music and dance productions throughout the area. A strong sense of community spirit is evident during the Trenton Downtown Association sponsored Capital City Market. This highly successful open market offers a sumptuous variety of fresh produce amidst small booths featuring the works of gifted craftspeople and artists. Cultural contributions can also be found in smaller towns such as West Windsor. The township is planning to convert a 250-year old historic barn into a small museum and community meeting place.
Savvy business people have discovered long ago that the game of golf provides a leisurely backdrop for many high powered business deals. Along with an admirable array of existing golf facilities, Mercer County welcomed the opening of the Tournament Players golf club at Jasna Polana in Princeton Township. Enjoying the preview celebration in May were course designer and Hall of Fame golfer, Gary Player and Prince Albert of Monaco. The i 8 hole, par-72 course has 7,066 yards for championship play. The former mansion of Seward and Basia Johnson, of Johnson & Johnson, was converted into The Tournament Players Club which has been described as one of the most unique, elegant golf clubs in the world.
The County's continuing interest in sporting events and family entertainment will come to fruition upon the completion of the Mercer County Arena. The 10,000 seat arena will house multiple professional sports teams and offer a full schedule of family productions such as skating exhibitions. Sesame Street Live and concerts of all types. The arena, a perfect compliment to Waterfront Park, is expected to match the success of the Park and the Trenton Thunder.
Mercer County provides abundant outlets for leisure whether you prefer the great outdoors, the solitude of a museum, small-town community get-togethers, or big city gatherings.
Recreational Facilities
Howell Living History Farm Hopewell Township
737-3299
Mercer County Park Boat Marina
Mercer County Park, W. Windsor Township
Marina Rental Office 448-4004
Park Commission 989-6538
Mercer County Waterfront Park
Trenton 394-TEAM
Mercer County's own minor league baseball stadium and home of the Trenton Thunder.
Princeton University, Tiger Sports Line
258-3545
Quarry Swimming Club
Hopewell 466-0810
Sesame Place
Langhorne 215752-7070
Theme park geared for families with children 2-15 years of age. Over 14 water attractions including the Vapor Trail roller coaster. Open from mid May until October, only 10 minutes from Trenton.
Valley Road Group Picnic Area
Hopewell Township 989-6536
Golf and Country Clubs
Cherry Valley Country Club
Skillman 466-0282
Cranbury Golf Club
Cranbury 799-0341
Hillsborough Country Club
Flemington 908 369-3322
Hopewell Valley Tennis & Swim Club
Hopewell 737-3600
Mercer County Public Indoor Tennis Center
EwingTwp 609-883-5768
Mercer County Public Tennis Center
W. Windsor Twp 448-8007
Mercer Oaks Golf Course
W .Windsor Twp 800 883-5674
Mountain View Golf Course
EwingTwp 882-4093
The Princeton Golf Course
W .Windsor Twp 452-9382
Princeton Meadows Golf and Country Club
Plainsboro 799-4000
Revitalized facilities, minutes away from historic Princeton, offering a challenge to all levels of play for singles, couples and groups.
Princeton Racket Club & Tennis Network 150 Raymond Rd, Princeton 732 329-6200
Year-round facility offering contracts, court time and lessons. With a USTA Excellence Program, our philosophy is to offer tennis to people 4-84, beginner to nationally ranked.
Ron Jaworski's Stony Brook Country Club
Hopewell 466-2215
Museums
The Contemporary Victorian Museum in The Contemporary Club Trenton 392-9727
Ellarslie - The Trenton City Museum
Trenton 989-3632
The Ely House/The Hightstown Museum
Hightstown 371-9580
Grounds For Sculpture
18 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton
586-0616; Fax 586-0968
A not-for-profit institution consisting of a 22 acre sculpture park and museum. The exhibition program features contemporary works by internationally known artists in a variety of media.
Hopewell Museum
Hopewell 466-0103
Meredith Havens Fire Museum
Trenton 989-4038
Old Barracks Museum Trenton
396-1776
Recreated 18th century military barracks. Historical interpreters guide visitors and discuss life in George Washington's Army. "New Old Barracks," in the History Lab.
Princeton University Art Museum
Princeton 258-3787
William Trent House
Trenton 989-3027
Historic Sites
Bainbridge House
Princeton 921-6748
Douglass House
Trenton 989-3619
Drumthwacket
Princeton 924-3044
Princeton University Museum of Natural History
Princeton 258-4102
Historical Society of Princeton
Princeton 921-6748
Mill Hill National Historic District
Trenton 989-8977
Morven
Princeton 683-4495
Nassau Hall Princeton University
Princeton 258-3603
Princeton Battle Monument
Monument Drive, Princeton
Society of Friends
Princeton
State House Historic District
Trenton State House tours only: 633-2709
All other information: 989-3582
Thomas Clarke House
Princeton 921-0074
War Memorial
Trenton Recorded information: 984-8400
Other information: 984-8484
Arts & Theatre American Repertory Ballet Company
Princeton 921-7758
Arts Council of Princeton
924-8777
Artworks
Trenton 394-9436
Boehm Gallery
Trenton 392-2242
Boheme Opera Company
Hamilton 581-9551
Creative Theatre Unlimited
Princeton 924-3489
Extension Gallery
60 Ward Ave Extension, Mercerville
890-7777; Fax 890-1816
A 1,400 sq. ft. space which exhibits and promotes the work of the Johnson Atelier's artists. Specializing in sculpture, the non-profit gallery provides 11 exhibitions per year.
Fine Arts Theatre at Rider College
Lawrenceville 896-5185
The Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Lawrenceville 252-6275
Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra
Trenton 394-1338
Hopewell Valley Chorus
Pennington 882-6392
College Art Gallery at Holman Hall
The College of New Jersey, Trenton
771-2652,771-2198 (Sept-May)
Kelsey Theatre
Mercer County Community College
W Windsor 586-4800, x3581
584-9444
(box office)
Kendall Hall
The College of New Jersey, Trenton
771-2107
Kirby Arts Center
The Lawrenceville School,
Lawrenceville
895-2044
Mariboe Art Gallery
The Peddie School, Hightstown 490-7550
McCarter Center for Performing Arts Princeton 683-8000
The Tony award-winning McCarter offers equity theatre, dance and music.
Mill Hill Playhouse
Trenton 989-3038
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
800 255 3476; 201 624-3713
Norbert Considine Gallery
Stuart Country Day School, Princeton 921-2330
Off - Broadstreet Dessert Theatre
Hopewell 466-2766
Opera Festival of New Jersey
Princeton Junction 279-1795
Passage Theatre Company
Trenton 392-0766
Pennington Music Festival
Pennington 737-6760
Pennington Players
737-7529
Princeton Chamber Symphony
Information: 497-0020
Tickets: 258-5000
Princeton Folk Music Society
799-0944
Princeton Repertory Company
Princeton 921-3682
Princeton Singers
Princeton 924-4180
Shakespeare 70
2168 Pennington Road
Trenton 882-5979
Stony Brook Millstone Watershed
Titus Mill Road, Pennington
737-3735 (headquarters)
737-7592 (education office)
Swig Arts Center
The Peddie School, Hightstown 490-7550
Theater Guild of New Jersey
586-1774
Theater-Time
Princeton - 609 258-4950
The War Memorial
John Fitch Plaza, Trenton 984-8400
Westminster Choir College, The School of Music of Rider University
921-2663 (24 hour concert info)
Capital Fun
Mill Hill Historic District
989-8977
Site of Trenton's first mill built in 1680 and site of the 1777 battle of Trenton. A National Historic District graced by restored Victorian Row houses. The annual Christmas House Tour is held the first weekend of December.
The New Jersey State Museum
292-6464
A three building complex with exhibits in archaeology, cultural history, fine arts, and natural science. Education activities and weekend shows at the planetarium.
The State House Historic District
Tours 633-2709; Information 989-3582
In the late 19th century, this area included the homes of Trenton's most prominent families. Architecture represented includes Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian, Richardsonian Romanesque and Georgian Revival. This is a national historic district.
War Memorial
984-8400
Built in memory of Trenton residents who fought in World War I, the memorial is being restored and will re-open in February 1999.
Waterfront Park
394-8326
Shopping Centers and Malls
Independence Mall
South Broad Street
Hamilton Twp.
Lawrence Shopping Center
US1 & Texas Avenue
Lawrence Twp
Acme Supermarket, Burlington Coat Factory, Kay Bee Toys, R & S Auto, Romparound and Stacy's. Six restaurants.
Mercer Mall
US1 & Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence Twp.
Movie Theater, Bed Bath & Beyond, and TJ Maxx
Nassau Park
Rt 1 So, W. Windsor 404-262-7400
Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Computer City are among many fine stores in the complex.
Palmer Square
Princeton
Across from the main gates of Princeton university, 50 shops both unique and familiar in name, as well as fine restaurants. The historic Nassau Inn and its town green is the focus of the Square.
Pennington Shopping Area
Along Rt 31, Pennington
Princeton Forrestal Village
U.S.1 & College Road
Princeton
Factor outlet shopping in charming village atmosphere including restaurants, a hotel and food court.
Princeton Marketfair
US1 at Carnegie Ctr. Princeton
Over 50 fine stores including Barnes & Noble, Platypus, TGI Friday's and UA Movies.
Princeton Shopping Center
No. Harrison Street
Princeton
Encore Books, and a variety of restaurants.
Quakerbridge Mall
US1 & Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence Twp 799-8177
Anchored by Sears, Lord & Taylor, JC Penny and Macy's. Over 130 great stores! Dine at Bain's Deli, Mozzarella's Restaurant or any of the other 10 eateries.
Windsor Shopping Areas
Rt 130 in E Windsor; Rt 571 & Rt 1 in W Windsor
9 Upper Ferry Rd.; Ewing, NJ 08628
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