10 TOP Things to Do in Central Jersey (2026 Activity Guide)

Princeton University Art Museum featuring religious aspects, art and interior views

Princeton University showing a garden, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

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What to do in Central Jersey

Popular places to visit

Six Flags Great Adventure

Have a fun-filled day at Six Flags Great Adventure and find out why this is a popular theme park in Cream Ridge. You can seek out the adventure tours in this family-friendly area.

Princeton University

Explore the famous Ivy League university that educated numerous prestigious graduates, including Woodrow Wilson, Michelle Obama, John Nash and more.

Rutgers University Busch Campus

Explore the campus of Rutgers University Busch Campus, during your trip to Piscataway. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Bring the kids to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Jackson. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Palmer Square

Find myriad dining and shopping opportunities, along with a packed calendar of special events, in this small square in downtown Princeton.

Baseball bat, glove and ball near New Jersey flag on green grass background

Diamond Nation

You can take time to visit Diamond Nation during your travels to Flemington. Take in the festivals in this family-friendly area.

Delaware river at summer from Historic New Hope, PA

Bucks County Playhouse

Enjoy a show at Bucks County Playhouse, a theater with a story to tell in New Hope. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Grounds For Sculpture

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Grounds For Sculpture during your trip to Mercerville. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.

Mercer County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mercer County Park, a lovely green space in Princeton Junction. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.

Areas of Central Jersey

Princeton Center

While visiting Princeton Center, you might make a stop by sights like Princeton Cemetery and Palmer Square.

New Brunswick City Center

While visiting New Brunswick City Center, you might make a stop by sights like New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and George St - Monument Square.

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West Freehold

While visiting West Freehold, you might make a stop by sights like iPlay America and Topgolf Swing Suite.

Yardville-Groveville

Though Yardville-Groveville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grounds For Sculpture and The Record Collector.

White Horse

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White Horse and surrounding area, you can visit Grounds For Sculpture and CURE Insurance Arena.

West Carteret

While West Carteret might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center and Woodbridge Center.