Overview
Hightstown is a borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, in the United States of America.
1 sights · 5 things to do · 6 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Hightstown
Swaminarayan Akshardham
The second-largest Hindu temple in the world and the largest outside Asia. It was inaugurated in 2023 by a socio-spiritual organization called BAPS.
The Fun House
A private party center which is 6,500 square foot facility equipped with over 60 boardwalk games.
Hightstown Memorial Library
The building was built in 1954 which was dedicated for war veterans in town . There is a reading room that overlooks the waters of Peddie Lake and also it has a fire room. The library offers to the public 8 computers as …
Etra Lake Park
A small park which surrounds Etra Lake where you can have picnics with soccer fields and a basketball court. It is also great for nature walks, fishing and biking.
Multiplex Cinemas
Brunswick East Windsor Lanes
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Aug and Dec. (climate data from nearby Asbury Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 15 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
Hightstown is in the center of New Jersey, which is the crossroads between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York City, New York. Also it is a good distance from Princeton, Rutgers- New Brunswick and the Jersey Shore.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Swaminarayan Akshardham, Hightstown Memorial Library
- Lunch Americana Diner & Lounge
- Afternoon Multiplex Cinemas
- Dinner Tavern on the Lake
- Evening Holy Cow Grill
Day 2
- Morning The Fun House, Etra Lake Park
- Lunch City Streets Cafe
- Afternoon Brunswick East Windsor Lanes
- Dinner Slowdown Cafe
- Evening Club 8 Inc
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Hightstown is in the center of New Jersey, which is the crossroads between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York City, New York. Also it is a good distance from Princeton, Rutgers- New Brunswick and the Jersey Shore.
By plane
The closest international airport is Newark Liberty International Airport is about 38.2 mi away (approx 45 min. by car) and Philadelphia International Airport is about 53 mi (approximately an hour by car).
By car
From Philadelphia, take I-676 E/US-30 E entering into New Jersey then left at US-30 E (signs for Trenton/US-30/US-130/NJ Turnpike), left on to NJ-38 then right to NJ-73/Rte-73 S (signs for New Jersey Turnpike/Marlton/RT-73), take ramp New Jersey Turnpike North and exit off of exit 8 toward Hightstown/Freehold.
From New York City take the Lincoln Tunnel to NJ-495 W which merges on to I-95 S to Exit 8 Hightstown/Freehold.
By train
The closest train station is Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 6.2 mi away.
Get around
Since Hightstown is 1.2 square miles accessibility is fairly easy. Main street connects to Route 33 and Stockton Street allows access to Route 130 and Route 571 where most of the restaurants and shopping centers are. Most of the places are 5 minutes away and readily available. There are a number of Taxicab services for your convenience in town.
See
See Swaminarayan Akshardham
The second-largest Hindu temple in the world and the largest outside Asia. It was inaugurated in 2023 by a socio-spiritual organization called BAPS.
Do
Do The Fun House
A private party center which is 6,500 square foot facility equipped with over 60 boardwalk games.
Do Hightstown Memorial Library
The building was built in 1954 which was dedicated for war veterans in town . There is a reading room that overlooks the waters of Peddie Lake and also it has a fire room. The library offers to the public 8 computers as well as books, magazines, newspapers, and with a large collection of DVDs.
Do Etra Lake Park
A small park which surrounds Etra Lake where you can have picnics with soccer fields and a basketball court. It is also great for nature walks, fishing and biking.
Do Multiplex Cinemas
Do Brunswick East Windsor Lanes
Buy
Shop Target
Shop Walmart
Eat
Eat Masti Indian Grill
serves up traditional Indian dishes from North and South India. Food is made fresh with herbs and spices.
Eat Sushi King
has authentic Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi is a cozy restaurant situated in Windsor-Hights Shopping Center
Drink
Sleep
Stay Holiday Inn
Stay Quality Inn
Stay Hampton Inn
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Princeton
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