We consider ourselves very lucky to call this special region home. When we lived in the city, we survived the concrete jungle by making day trips, and Princeton was always a welcome retreat from the madness! When we first laid eyes upon what is now the Inn at Glencairn, we knew we had found something unique.
Situated conveniently between Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey, Inn at Glencairn offers the ideal location from which to visit nearby institutions such as Princeton University and The Lawrenceville School. Antique and shopping meccas Lambertville and New Hope are less than thirty minutes away. New York and Philadelphia are approximately one hour away by car and train.
Guests can easily take a train from either Philadelphia or Newark airport and either rent a car here, or tool around town using very reliable and easily available Lyft or Uber services! Check our our Blog post to read about our perfect Weekend in Princeton.
Some of our favorite things to do:
Princeton Tour Company: "Must do" tour of Princeton. Whether you live here or not, this will be a highlight!
Antiquing and shopping: Lawrenceville Main Street, Palmer Square, Lambertville, New Hope, Golden Nugget Flea Market.
Grounds for Sculpture: World class sculpture garden with multiple buildings and year round events. Reservations recommended.
Morven Museum & Garden: The former New Jersey Governor's Mansion hosts year round exhibits.
Local Entertainment: McCarter Theatre and Princeton Garden Theatre offer first class entertainment.
Garden State Farms: Terhune Orchards, Cherry Grove Farm, Blue Moon Acres offer year round farm stands.
Bicycle and Hiking trails: D & R Canal, New Jersey Trails Association ~ Mercer County, NJ Bike Tours, Lawrence-Hopewell Trail.
Washington Crossing State Park: Site where Washington crossed the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.
Vineyards: Unionville Vineyards, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Old York Cellars, Crossing Vineyards.
Dining Guide:
Lawrenceville
Acacia: Fine dining with a creative menu of New American cuisine. Reservations recommended. (609) 895-9885.
Chambers Walk: Fresh American food in an unpretentious, comfortable setting. (609) 896-5995.
Naoki Sushi: Enter the world of omakase artfully prepared by Executive Chef Naoki Tashiro. Reservations required. (609) 483-3232.
The Gingered Peach: Fabulous bakery serving up hand-crafted, small batch, scratch-made baked goods. (609) 896-5848.
Vidalia Restaurant: Local traditional Italian featuring fresh ingredients and cozy atmosphere. (609) 896-4444.
Princeton
Agricola: Very stylish farm-to-table restaurant featuring "rustic" American cuisine. Reservations recommended. (609) 921-2798.
The Bent Spoon: Organic ice cream and baked goods. Well worth the wait in line. (609) 924-BENT.
Blue Point Grill: Very fresh and simply prepared seafood. Reservations recommended. (609) 921-1211.
Conte’s Pizza: Old school pizza joint in town with a bar. (609) 921-8041.
elements: Upscale American cuisine with focus on locally grown, sustainable ingredients. (609) 924-0078.
Jammin' Crepes: Scratch-made savory and sweet crepes with farm fresh ingredients. (609) 924-5387.
Kristine’s: Fresh, simple French cuisine served in a bistro style setting. (609) 924-3339.
Local Greek: Fine, authentic Greek restaurant in casual setting. (609) 285-2969.
The Meeting House: Simple American cuisine with emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Great cocktails too! (609) 436-7891
Mediterra: Creative Mediterranean fare served in a fashionable atmosphere with a great wine list. (609) 252-9680.
Mistral: Small plates and focus on fresh, vibrant, local fare expertly served in a fun, youthful atmosphere. (609) 688-8808.
Roots Ocean Prime: Lovely Steak and Seafood restaurant located on Princeton University campus. (609) 772-4934.
Small World Coffee: Want to hang out at a cool, downtown coffee shop? This is it! (609) 924-4377.
Tiger Noodles: Traditional Chinese fare at reasonable prices. (609) 252-0663.
Tortuga’s Mexican Village: Casual and inexpensive Mexican restaurant popular with locals. (609) 924-5143.
Witherspoon Grill: Classic American steakhouse in a stylish and casual environment. Reservations recommended. (609) 924-6011.
Pennington
Boro: Neighborhood city-feel Market, Restaurant & Bar serving modern cuisine & craft cocktails. Reservations necessary. (609) 333-9200.
Hopewell
Brick Farm Tavern: Truly authentic farm-to-table dining in an 1800s farm house. Reservations necessary. (609) 333-9200.
Nomad Pizza: Artisanal pizza made with locally sourced and organic ingredients many from the garden out front. (609) 466-6623.
The Blue Bottle Cafe: Seasonal New American menu served in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere. Highly rated by Zagats. (609) 333-1710.
The Peasant Grill: Made-from-scratch comfort food, better than you can make at home! (609) 466-7500.