| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off route 1, this low-key budget hotel is 5 miles from the 142-acre herrontown woods arboretum and 7 miles from princeton university. pets are welcome for a fee. accessed via exterior corridors, the straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge with a parent. complimentary perks include parking, and a continental breakfast buffet served in a modest dining area
John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 11
Colonial Park (18 min)
685-ac. park with recreation features including gardens, a dog park, nature trails & a playground. Duke Farms (32 min)
Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops. Plainsboro Preserve (18 min)
A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve. Crystal Springs Family Waterpark (18 min)
Spacious outdoor park featuring various pools, waterslides & a lazy river, as well as concessions. Sourland Mountain Preserve (20 min)
Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve. Rutgers Gardens (15 min)
Serene, year-round destination featuring botanical gardens & a bamboo forest, plus areas for events. Princeton Battlefield State Park (17 min)
Bird-watching, cross-country skiing & hiking on the site of a major Revolutionary War battle. Carnegie Lake (10 min)
Sprawling reservoir in wooded surrounds, popular among rowers, anglers & ice skaters. Princeton University Art Museum (16 min)
Free & open to the public, this campus museum showcases 80,000+ ancient & contemporary works. Morven Museum & Garden (16 min)
This former Governor's mansion provides a glimpse of local history through art exhibitions & events. Giamarese Farm & Orchards (16 min) D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc. (19 min)
Renovated barn now site for environmental lectures & workshops, with gardens, nursery & event space. Sourland Mountain (31 min)
Hiking and nature Mercer County Park (24 min)
Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park. Albert Einstein House (15 min)
Albert einstein and museum | 
