An evening in Princeton

Princeton has plenty of street parking but it isn't always easy to find a spot. Here is a garage parking option.

Spring Street Parking
30 Spring St
Princeton, NJ 08542
http://www.princetonparking.org/parking_info.html

Princeton Public Library
-Next to the parking it the public library which is fun tot visit
-The Library has a small wall dedicated tiles created by fun images.
-Also a good place to use the restrooms!

Infini-T Cafe
4 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ 08542
http://www.infini-tcafe.com/
-A very pleasant cafe with heavy Indian influence.
-Sells great Chai

Palmer Square
Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
-A very lively area full of charming restaurants and shops.
-The small park in the center hosts concerts during summer.

The Bent Spoon
35 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08542
-A must visit ice cream spot for natural flavors!
-It is cheaper to buy 4 scoops ice cream rather than the single or double scoops.

Princeton Battle Monument
Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Nassau Hall
-One of the most pretty buildings of the university.
-There is a lot to explore and walk around in this area.
-On certain days, free tours are available too.

Fountain of Freedom
-An absolute fun and relaxed way to spend your evening.
-There are even chairs in water
-During summer, there are lot of kids playing in the water.

3 Days trip to North East Coast!

New Jersey - Vermont - New Hampshire - Maine -Connecticut - New Jersey 

Day 1:

Quechee State Park
5800 Woodstock Road
Hartford, VT 05047

http://www.uvtrails.org/sites/uvtrails.org/files/field_trail_map/quechee_gorge.pdf

-1.5 miles of loop easy hike
-On one end there is the dam which is pretty and other end is the waterfall.
-One can walk all the way down the fall and even swim there.


Kancamagus Highway, NH
http://northconwaynh.com/kancamagus-highway-nh/

-There is a $3 toll which is paid in self service manner
-Please fill gas as there are no gas stations on this road
-There is no cell phone reception in this area
-The scenic points are worth stopping where one gets to enjoy the views, waterfalls and rivers.
-Most places didn't allow swimming though the water is clean and beautiful!

Cathedral Ledge
Cathedral Ledge Rd, Bartlett, NH 03812

-Very beautiful view from the top.
-At the bottom there is Echo Lake which is also a swimming hole.
-No cell phone network here too.

Mote Mountain Brewery
3378 White Mountain Hwy
North Conway, NH 03860
http://www.moatmountain.com/

-Very lively bar with great drinks and food!
-Please expect some wait time.

White Trellis Motel
Address: 3245 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: (603) 356-2492

-A decent place to stay (I give it 3 stars)
-No breakfast but the location is good
-No cell reception in this area.


Day 2:

Breakfast
The Sunrise Shack
644 White Mountain Highway, Glen, NH 03838

-Lovely breakfast place with free coffee while you wait for the table
-On the way to Mt Washington
-The breakfast bowls are a must!

Mount Washington Observatory
1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH 03581
$29/car + passenger

-Must drive in low (L) gear
-A  very scenic and little scary drive with narrow uphill road
-Plenty of stops on the way to enjoy the natural beauty
-Cog railway option to get up/down
-Summit has beautiful views and place to eat/shop
-Drive down does heat up the breaks hence it is mandatory that you stop at least at every alternative stop to cool down the breaks

Glen Ellis Falls

-On the way back from the Mount Washington, there is a very beautiful water which is less than 0.5 miles of easy hike.

Cliff Walk, Maine
Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME 03907

-A beautiful walk by the ocean
-Parking can be an issue. Cheaper parking option is at the fire station parking lot.
-The street is full of charming restaurants, bars & shops.
-The beach is beautiful.


Day 3:

Tikkaway Fresh Indian Grill
135 Orange St
New Haven, CT 06510

-Chipotle styled Indian food

Yale University Campus 
-A nice stroll in the area
-Arethusa Farm Dairy is a must visit ice cream place!