In Middlesex County including Monmouth Junction you'll find, the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, located in Sayreville and South Amboy, and Fords Park in Woodbridge are the newest additions to the system. Middlesex County also operates three golfing facilities; the 36 hole Tamarack Golf Course in East Brunswick, Middlesex Meadows in Plainsboro, and the Raritan Landing Golf Course in Piscataway.
Things to do in Monmouth Junction
Bainbridge House
Bainbridge House is the birthplace of William Bainbridge, commander of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812, serves as a museum with changing exhibitions, a library, photographic archives and a museum shop. The restored 1766 house also is the headquarters of the Historical Society of Princeton. Call (609) 921-6748 for more information.
158 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542
Princeton University
Princeton University covers 1,600-acres and enrolls some 6,000 students. The original 1756 building, Nassau Hall, served as a barracks and hospital during the Revolutionary War. Sculptures from the John B. Putnam Jr. Memorial Collection, including works by Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson and Pablo Picasso, are displayed on campus. Visitor information is available at the Frist Campus Center. Call (609) 258-1766 for more information.
110 West College, Princeton, NJ 08544
Rockingham State Historic Site
Rockingham State Historic Site is where Washington wrote his “Farewell Orders to the Armies” at this site, his headquarters August through November 1783 while the Continental Congress was in session in Princeton. The restored house contains a collection of antique furnishings and artifacts. Call (609) 683-7132 for more information.
Six Flags Great Adventure
This park features more than 100 rides, shows and attractions in 12 themed areas. Highlights include El Toro, a wooden coaster; the themed area Plaza del Carnaval; three children's areas, including Bugs Bunny National Park, that offer rides and activities for youngsters under 54 inches tall; the megacoaster Nitro; Dolphin Discovery; and Temple of the Tiger. Call (732) 928-1821 for more information.
CR 537 & Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
The Thomas Clarke House
The Thomas Clarke House is in Princeton Battlefield State Park, where Gen. George Washington led his forces to victory in 1777. Gen. Hugh Mercer died in the house from wounds suffered in the battle. Built by a Quaker farmer in 1772, the Georgian-style house contains period furniture and Revolutionary War exhibits. Call (609) 921-0074 for more information.
500 Mercer Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540