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Cranbury, NJ
Travel Guide

Experience the library, theme park, and zoo in Cranbury!

Check out Six Flags Great Adventure and Starland Ballroom—just two of the top sights around Cranbury, a city also notable for its theme parks and restaurants.

Towneplace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick
Towneplace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick
2.5 out of 5
2535 US Highway 130, Cranbury, NJ
The price is $86 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17

Situated in Cranbury, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Forsgate Country Club and within 12 mi (20 km) of Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and Mercer County ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (210 reviews)

"Our stay was very nice at the Townplace Suites. We loved the full kitchen and everything we needed was provided. The bedding was comfortable and I particularly liked the fluffy duvet. I was a little worried about lingering pet smells since it is a pet-friendly hotel, but didn't detect any at all. ..."…"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021

Towneplace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick
Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick
Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick
3 out of 5
420 Forsgate Dr., Cranbury, NJ
The price is $79 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Forsgate Country Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pigeon Swamp State Park and Forest and ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (611 reviews)

"As usual rooms were clean and staff accommodating"…"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2021

Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick
Staybridge Suites Cranbury, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Cranbury, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1272 South River Rd, Cranbury, NJ
The price is $86 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18

Situated in Cranbury, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Forsgate Country Club, Pigeon Swamp State Park and Forest, and Saeed's Strawberry Farm. University ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (681 reviews)

"Not good breakfast"…"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2021

Staybridge Suites Cranbury, an IHG Hotel
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Large Private Studio Apartment On Main Street
Large Private Studio Apartment On Main Street
Cranbury, NJ

Set in Cranbury, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Forsgate Country Club, Pigeon Swamp State Park and Forest, and Saeed's Strawberry ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Great Place

"Great place it was clean and comfortable. Great communication with the host. Overall great stay!"…"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2020

Large Private Studio Apartment On Main Street
HYATT house Bridgewater
HYATT house Bridgewater
3 out of 5
530 US-22, Bridgewater, NJ
The price is $107 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14

Situated in the suburbs, this aparthotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bridgewater Commons and 2 mi (3.3 km) from The Wallace House. Duke Farms and RWJ University ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (741 reviews)

"I liked the hotel however the rooms are a little small other than that I enjoyed myself"…"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2021

HYATT house Bridgewater
Amazing Home in Historic Berkeley Square
Amazing Home in Historic Berkeley Square
Trenton, NJ

Situated in Trenton, this historic vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Jersey State Museum and New Jersey State Library. WWII Memorial and New Jersey ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Lots of Space

"Very large old home with lots of space and in a good location in Trenton, NJ. Very clean property and the owners were very responsive to any communication we needed. The price is very good for what you get and we would definitely stay there again."…"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020

Amazing Home in Historic Berkeley Square
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Popular places to visit in Cranbury

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Princeton University

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

Princeton University
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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 Jackson. You can seek out the adventure tours in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Great Adventure
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Rutgers University, Busch Campus

Walk around the campus of Rutgers University, Busch Campus, a top college in Piscataway. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Rutgers University, Busch Campus
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Palmer Square

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

Palmer Square
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Grounds For Sculpture

Explore the great outdoors at Grounds For Sculpture, a lovely green space in Trenton. Attend a sporting event or visit the amusement park in this quaint area.

Grounds For Sculpture
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Princeton University Art Museum

From Mesopotamian artifacts to Monet landscapes, find art spanning continents and centuries within Princeton University’s museum, known across the world. 

Princeton University Art Museum

Top things to do in Cranbury

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Princeton Scavenger Hunt: Princeton Flourish

$20
Per adult
Princeton Scavenger Hunt: Princeton Flourish
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City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of New Jersey

$10
Per adult
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of New Jersey
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Sesame Place® Tickets

$56
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
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City Lights Skyline Experience

$204
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Lights Skyline Experience
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Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of New Jersey

$10
Per adult
Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of New Jersey
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Northlandz Full Admission Ticket

$31
Per adult
Northlandz Full Admission Ticket
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Reviews of Cranbury

4.3

Top Destination

5 - Excellent
28
5 - Excellent 43.75%
4 - Good
26
4 - Good 40.625%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 14.0625%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1.5625%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Jay

May 16, 2020

Nice area. Quiet

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 25, 2020

I love that there is free parking! That was the deciding factor between this hotel and another in the area. I made the right choice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 13, 2019

Beautiful farm land and lots of farm stands for local produce.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Jun 27, 2019

I was sad to see farmland along South River/Cranbury Road being turned into housing and little shopping centers when there are SO many empty stores & properties on Rts 1 & 18 that could be repurposed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 6, 2019

I don't often make public posts and have high/picky standards - but this was such a great experience - wanted to do what I can to show my appreciation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2019

Main Street Village of Cranbury is classic quiet and quaint with small shops.

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