Visiting
The Center for Jewish Life (CJL) is delighted to have you visit and we're happy to assist you in making your stay in Princeton a pleasant experience. There are plenty of resources available to help you in planning your visit and navigating your way around once you've arrived. When you stop by the CJL, please sign our guest book at the Welcome Desk in the entrance foyer. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Planning a Visit?
Some Helpful Information and Resources
The following are some helpful website resources to check out prior to your visit (click on any of the topics listed below). If you're thinking about becoming a student at Princeton, see our Prospective Student page for more information.
The University's Visiting Campus page includes the following information:
- Getting to Campus
- Getting Around Campus
- Campus Tours
- Campus Venues (where to go once you're here)
Campus Map - This will help you in getting around campus.
Parking Information - Guest parking is available in Princeton University's Lot 21. A campus shuttle runs from this lot to the corner of Washington Road and Ivy Lane. Parking is unrestricted in all campus lots after 5:30 p.m. during the week and all day Saturday and Sunday.This includes Lot 26 located directly behind the Center for Jewish Life building. For more information call the CJL main office at 609-258-2288. Visitors to weekday Orthodox morning services may park in lot 14 (gravel lot) until 8:40 a.m. See the campus parking map.
Kosher Dining - Visit our Kosher Dining page for more information about dining at the CJL.
Lodging - For lodging in Princeton, there are a few options right here in town. If you don’t mind staying outside of town, there are nice hotels on Route 1 about a 10 minute drive from campus.
In Princeton Borough (within walking distance to campus)
The Nassau Inn on Palmer Square is well known as a nice place to stay just steps away from the University.
The Peacock Inn is elegant and within walking distance of campus. The Inn was completely renovated in 2009.
On Route 1
The Hyatt Regency Princeton (about 10 minutes away and closest to campus)
Other Hotels Listed on the University's website
Driving Directions to the CJL
See driving directions below. You may also refer to Google Maps for driving directions.
From the West: In New Jersey, drive EAST on Interstate 78 until you reach Highway 206. Turn SOUTH and follow 206 SOUTH into Princeton. (206 South becomes Bayard Lane.) You will reach a three-way intersection of Bayard Lane, Nassau Street, and 206 South, turn LEFT onto Nassau Street. Continue approximately ¼ mile to a RIGHT onto Washington Road/RTE. 571. Proceed to traffic light at intersection of Washington Road and Ivy Lane. The Center for Jewish Life will be on the left, at the corner of Ivy Lane and Washington Road, a light yellow stucco building, #70 Washington Road.
From the South: Follow the New Jersey Turnpike NORTH to EXIT 8 - Hightstown. Turn LEFT onto Highway 33 after exiting the turnpike and follow signs for Route 571. Continue for approximately 12 miles on Route 571 until you reach the intersection of Route 1. Continue on 571 by crossing over US 1 (the crossing will be a circle). Once you cross the intersection, Route 571 becomes Washington Road. Continue on Washington Road across a bridge until you come to your first LIGHT. This is Faculty Road. Go straight through this light. Proceed to traffic light at intersection of Washington Road and Ivy Lane. The Center for Jewish Life will be on the right, at the corner of Ivy Lane and Washington Road, a light yellow stucco building, #70 Washington Road.
From the North: Take US 1 SOUTH toward Trenton. Follow US 1 to the exit for County Route 571 (Washington Road). Turn RIGHT and follow Washington Road (Route 571) across a bridge until you come to your first LIGHT. Go straight through this light over Faculty Road. Go straight through this light. Proceed to next traffic light at the intersection of Washington Road and IVY LANE. The Center for Jewish Life will be on the right, at the corner of Ivy Lane and Washington Road, a light yellow stucco building, #70 Washington Road.
From Philadelphia: Follow Route 95 North into New Jersey. Staying on Route 95 North, proceed to exit 7B, US 206 North/Lawrence Road. Take Route 206 North toward Lawrenceville/Princeton. Route 206 North will turn into Nassau Street. Continue approximately ¼ mile to a RIGHT onto Washington Road/RTE. 571. Proceed to traffic light at intersection of Washington Road and Ivy Lane. The Center for Jewish Life will be on the left, at the corner of Ivy Lane and Washington Road, a light yellow stucco building, #70 Washington Road.
