7 days in Princeton & Westport Itinerary

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

Go for a jaunt from Princeton to Hillsborough to see Duke Farms about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: gain insight at Princeton University, take in the history at Princeton Battlefield State Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and walk around Grounds For Sculpture.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Princeton online road trip planner.

Newark to Princeton is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. March in Princeton sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 31°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Westport.

Westport is a town located in Connecticut, along Long Island Sound within Connecticut's Gold Coast in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Westport is known for beaches, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at Beardsley Zoo, sample the tasty concoctions at Two Roads Brewing Company, walk around Sherwood Island State Park, and take in the waterfront at Lordship Seawall.

For more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Westport trip itinerary planning app.

You can drive from Princeton to Westport in 2.5 hours. March in Westport sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 31°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.