The Most Charming College Town In New Jersey Is Home To Delicious Dining, Shopping, And More
By Raymond Goldfield|Published August 17, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Ah, New Brunswick. It’s one of those towns in New Jersey that just about everyone knows. Home to Rutgers University, one of the oldest universities in the United States, it’s a massive cultural hub surrounding a campus made up of several famous colleges. It’s also the best college town in NJ – because it absolutely lives up to the hype! I attended college at Rutgers, and while my school days are long over, my trips to New Brunswick are anything but. I fell in love with the city’s unique museums, rich dining scene, and hidden shopping gems, and I find myself coming back time and time again. With a new group of students coming in every single year, it’s likely that New Brunswick will keep growing and evolving – and that means any time is a good time for a visit!
Rutgers is a massive university - filled with countless dorms, libraries, campus buildings, and dining halls. And it deserves a town to match.
Just walking around Rutgers can be a fascinating day trip - you might be able to visit Old Queens, the oldest building at Rutgers dating back to the early 19th century.
Old Queens, 420 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Rutgers is also home to several small museums, including a natural history museum and the famous Zimmerli Art Museum, which is regularly hosting special exhibitions.
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Have you explored New Brunswick inside and outside its famous university? Let us know if you think it’s the best college town in NJ in the comments section! You can find out more about Rutgers Gardens in our past coverage, and visit the websites of the Zimmerli Art Museum, George Street Playhouse, and George Street Co-Op on the official websites. Whether you’re visiting for fun or because you have a student going here, The Heldrich Hotel is always a great place to stay.
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