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Princeton University, Princeton

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Must see · Educational Site · Tourist Spot
Established in 1746, Princeton University sits on a 200 ha (500 acre) campus and welcomes 8,000 students each year who learn about humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Take a guided tour of the campus to find out about its educational, cultural, recreational, and athletic aspects. Walk through the grounds and buildings to get a feel for the university's community and culture, and see what one of the wealthiest schools in the United States looks like. The main campus, with its gothic structures and 20th-century sculptures, has been named one of the country's most beautiful by Travel + Leisure magazine. Plan to visit Princeton University during your Princeton vacation using our convenient Princeton attractions planning app.
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  • By 2ndChanceTravelers
    We love walking the grounds of PSU. Generally well kept (lately some issues due to budget cutbacks) it feels like Europe with all the Gothic architecture. Especially pretty at night.  more »
  • By Grumo
    We have been here a dozen times for visits and continue to love it. Stunning buildings. Lovely layout of landscape. We have been in the chapel and the library (when you could enter as a member of.....  more »
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  • By Iurii Novak
    Those places are Nation Heritage and pride!! So excited for been here. Bright and hopeful after that.
  • By Beery Yaakov
    I visited this University in 2014 for a few days to get an impression of the campus and the surrounding area. I was very impressed by the architecture, the old buildings are remarkably well preserved (for the most part).
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