Princeton Battlefield State Park - Historical place in Princeton - 500 Mercer Rd, USA

If you are a hiker or walker this would be a level 1 to level 2. I personally stepped away from the outside trails due to a delay in the last 2 months. I tried to try an easy trail. With the heat, this hit the spot as the trail is woody and therefore alot of trees are around you making the temperature rather cooler than the outside. It was > 100 outside but a cool 85 when in the path which can be anywhere from 1 to 5 miles on the one side all the way up to 10 on the other. I was so glad that during the holiday weekend it was so peaceful and calm. Only complaint: Lack of parking (get there early) and trail makers. Sometimes I had to use my phone as a back because the trails are unmarked. Please note the trails are not cement so it would not be best during rainy or snowy weather.

Fun times for both history buffs and not. There was a historical reenactment when we visited where they demonstrated how the muskets were fired. The talk was interesting and the speakers were very knowledgeable. For non history buffs, you can explore the park grounds and walk the trails.

There is something special walking in the footprints of giants. Walking around a brisk December afternoon it is easy to imagine General Washington rallying his troops to the first major victory over British regulars. Thousands of soldiers striding across the frozen fields. The roar of cannons and thunder of hoof beats and musket fire. The now quiet landscape where the history of our nation was changed.

I have always loved going to Princeton Battlefield State Park. The tiredness of living and working in Central Jersey and the feeling of being overwhelmed with day to day pressures, eases at this beautiful oasis with wide open spaces and rolling greenery. I 💝 this spot for helping me bring back a smile. And a bit of history is always fun. Backing into Institute Woods and the flanked by the Institute of Adv Physics, to be able to learn and relive a bit history is quite the added bonus. And let us not forget the unique Suspension Bridge!

A great place to stop by in the area if you’re looking to get a bit of a history lesson. It was very relaxing and open, there was nobody there when we visited. There is no pavement to walk up to the house, so wear sneakers. It could have used some seating too, as there were no benches to be found outside. It’s wide open and a great place to enjoy the peace of nature.

The wife and I took the kids out for an afternoon ride on the trails in the battlefield. What an amazing feeling to be surrounded by all of that history and such gratitude to those who help keep it maintained so we can still enjoy and appreciate it

I took one of their monthly tours yesterday. It was awesome! Both guides were extremely knowledgeable. It was my second time having Kim as one of the guides. He was my guide at another historic museum down the street. He really takes the time to answer your questions! If you do the tour though, I recommend bringing bug spray or wear long sleeves. I definitely will go back again and take my wife next time.

I was driving by and decided to stop. There were a lot of different groups of people walking or having a picnic. The land is beautiful. The meaning of the land and why it is a massive park made me respect it even more. Had I had a few hours more I would have explored. I will be going back and making a day trip in Princeton.