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Richardson Auditorium

Princeton venue

Richardson Auditorium
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

 
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ADDRESS & PHONE

Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08540 Alexander Hall is located on the Princeton University campus directly behind the Nassau Presbyterian Church. For GPS or online driving directions use the Nassau Presbyterian Church's address, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.

For tickets to Richardson Auditorium events not involving the NJSO, call 609.258.5000.

 
 
DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Richardson Auditorium Driving Directions

Via NJ Turnpike and Route 1: Take Exit 9. Bear right after toll and follow signs for Rt. 18 N and Rt. 1 S. Take Rt. 1 S about 18 miles. After road dips under a railroad bridge, turn right onto Alexander Rd. Continue on Alexander Rd. to third light. Turn right at light onto University Pl. Take University Pl. (past train station) to Nassau St. Turn right onto Nassau St. Richardson Auditorium is behind Nassau Presbyterian Church on the right.

  
Via Garden State Parkway: Take GSP to Exit 130, Rt. 1 S. Follow Rt. 1 S past Rt. 18 junction. Follow above directions.

 
 
PARKING

On-street parking is available near Richardson Auditorium. Parking garages are available for public parking on Hulfish Street and Chambers Street surrounding Palmer Square.

 
 
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

New Jersey Transit provides service to Princeton. For rail timetables visit www.njtransit.com.

 
 
WHILE YOU'RE IN TOWN

Palmer Square
40 Nassau St.
Princeton, NJ 08542
Stroll down Nassau St. where you will find many of Princeton’s best restaurants and shops located in Palmer Square. There are lots of great shops to choose from, including galleries, clothing stores (such as J.Crew) and specialty stores like Pawtisserie, which specializes in gourmet dog food. For more information visit www.palmersquare.com.

Princeton Battlefield State Park
500 Mercer St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Princeton Battlefield State Park is a national historic landmark marking the place in history where one of the fiercest battles arose during the American Revolution. Located in the park is a house museum, 80 acres of land in which the visitor can go bird watching, take one of the walking trails or view monuments. For more information on this historic site call 609.921.0074.

Princeton Tour Company
98 Nassau St., Suite 3
Princeton, NJ 08542
Interested in the history behind Princeton and New Jersey? You should consider taking one of the many guided tours offered by the Princeton Tour Company. Whichever tour you choose, whether it’s biking, walking or on a bus, guests will learn about Princeton’s farming, academic and cultural histories. For more information visit www.princetontourcompany.com.

Princeton University
3 Nassau Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544
Princeton University’s campus is worth touring. Most of the buildings are in a Gothic style with high ceilings and long corridors. Stop by the chapel and admire the beautiful rose stained glass. The Princeton Art Museum has fine arts paintings, Mosaic floorings, Asian arts and stone statues to name a few. For more information visit www.princeton.edu and www.princetonartmuseum.org.

Unionville Vineyards
9 Rocktown Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08551
This vineyard features 34 acres of vines and is located on the beautiful hills of the Amwell Valley. Visitors can admire the beautiful landscape, taste the wines or shop; this place is worth stopping by at least for a glass of wine or two. For more information visit www.unionvillevineyards.com.

 
 
DINING (Discounts listed below are available for subscribers only. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!)

We currently do not have any restaurant partners in Princeton. If you know a restaurant manager that might be interested in partnering with us, please send an email to information@njsymphony.org. Thank you.

 
 
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