Places to Go

There are lots of places near Princeton to relax and enjoy the outdoors from easy nature hikes, biking, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and bouldering and more. Here are some of our favorite places!

Places to Go

Institute Woods
Overview

The Institute for Advanced Study Woods and Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge form a 300-acre tract of deciduous forest bounded on the east side by the wet woodlands and marsh of the Refuge. Though crisscrossed by a network of trails and a sewer right-of-way, the Woods include a small area of virgin forest and…

"The Towpath": Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park

The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests…

On-Campus Natural Areas
This map identifies several nature refuges spread throughout campus. Each location is distinct  in what if offers, and all will serve as interesting walking destinations. Grad School Garden-- small, sunken garden tucked behind the graduate school. This garden is sometimes referred to as the "secret garden" since it can…