Whether you are strolling around the grounds of Princeton University or walking through one of the many unique neighborhoods in town, Princeton and the surrounding areas offer pedestrians a wonderfully enriching experience.
Albert E. Hinds Memorial Walking Tour: African American Life in Princeton
Experience a one of a kind tour of the historic Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood that gives you the history below Nassau Street. Learn about the “Princeton Plan” that desegregated schools at the site of the Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children; hear about the life of Paul Robeson at his birthplace; and visit Birch Avenue, where many houses were moved when the establishment of Palmer Square demolished much of the historic Black neighborhood across from the University.
Historical Society of Princeton
“We have lived here for nearly 17 years and are familiar with the town and campus. This is the first time we took the tour and wished we had taken it earlier since we learned a fair amount of new information and factoids. (Our guide) was informative and entertaining … Thanks for offering a great resource for the community.” – S. A.
Bordentown Self-Guided Walking Tour
Historic Bordentown is rich in history but is also a modern community with much to offer residents and visitors alike. Situated at the northern tip of Burlington County and bordering Hamilton Township, it is located at the crossroads of the American Revolution and today's modern highways.
New Hope Walking Tours
The Historical Society of New Hope offers two types of tours.
Princeton University's Orange Key Tour
Princeton University's Orange Key Tours are led by student volunteers. These tours provide a student's perspective of life on campus and are open to all visitors.
Trenton Battlefield Tours
This tour features a 10 block interpretive walk and battle narrative on the events of the two battles of Trenton featuring the Trenton Battle Monument and Mill Hill Park.