Nassau Hall: The Icon of Princeton's Heritage

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Nassau Hall, enter 'Rivers Way, Princeton, NJ 08542' into your GPS. Upon arriving in Princeton, look for parking options as there is limited street parking near Nassau Hall. The nearest public parking lot is the Princeton Public Library Parking Lot located at 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542, which is about a 10-minute walk from Nassau Hall. After parking, walk east on Witherspoon St, then turn left onto Nassau St. Continue until you reach a T-intersection with University Place, where you will see Nassau Hall directly ahead.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take NJ Transit train to Princeton Station. From the station, you can take the Princeton Shuttle (TigerTransit) which runs regularly. Board the shuttle heading to 'Campus' and get off at the Nassau Hall stop. Alternatively, if you prefer to walk, it is approximately a 20-minute walk from Princeton Station. Exit the station, turn left onto Alexander St, and continue straight as it turns into N Harrison St. This will lead you to Nassau St; turn right, and you'll see Nassau Hall ahead.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to bike, there are bike lanes in Princeton. You can bike to Nassau Hall from any point in town. The best route is to head towards Nassau St, which is a main thoroughfare. If you are coming from the Princeton Junction area, follow the bike path along the D&R Canal Towpath, then connect to local streets leading into Princeton. Lock your bike at the bike racks available near Nassau Hall once you arrive.

• Walking

  If you are already in the downtown area of Princeton, Nassau Hall is within walking distance of many local attractions. From Palmer Square, head east on Nassau St. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with University Pl. Nassau Hall will be on your left. It is also a short walk from the Princeton University Art Museum, which is a great place to visit before or after.