Affordability, schools and commute are serious issues and are on the top of considerations when relocating to Princeton NJ area. But what about fun? We have a lot to do and see locally, but if you want the best – New York is only one hour away.

It’s not often that my husband and I have a day off during the week together. Yesterday was such a day and we went to New York. It was surprisingly quiet on 5th Ave and the Central Park was surreally still –we are used to it buzzing with people on the weekends.

Lakes were covered with ice and the views across to the Fifth Ave and to the Central Park West were as magnificent as always. We noticed things we didn’t pay attention to before, such as monuments to a Falconer and Mr. Daniel Webster, two of the 27 monuments in the park. We saw bird-feeders that looked like milk cartons hanging from the trees, huge boulders that seemed to date to the glacier period and the little canals, being cleaned by the maintenance crews. It was incredible how clean the Park was and how beautiful. The Central Park has a $26 million dollars operating budget, 85% of which is provided by the Central Park Conservancy, which is a non-profit organization. Being a tourist for a few hours was wonderful.

It was quite chilly, so the restaurant that advertised “fireplace” seemed like a good place for lunch. New Yorkers walk and so did we - which after lunch was a real a necessity. We caught the NJ express train, which delivered us to Princeton in time for the kids to come home from school.  Here are a few Pictures from out day trip.

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 Fifth Ave is quite empty, but beautiful as always

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocating/Moving to Princeton NJ -day trip to New York         This is as good as it gets - the world's prime real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Relocating/Moving to Princeton NJ -day trip to New York

 View to the Fifth Ave

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocating/Moving to Princeton NJ -day trip to New York   Central Park landscape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocating/Moving to Princeton NJ -day trip to New York View across the lake of the Central Park West. Just imagine the views from these landmark buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Relocating/Moving to Princeton NJ -day trip to New York

           This is not New Jersey shore. This is  Central Park - the seagulls appreciate the rice lunch courtesy of a nice New York gentleman who was feeding them. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about relocation and things to do consider the following articles:

Everything you ever wanted to know about Princeton

Moving To Princeton? – Here are 5 Reasons Why

Little known pleasures of Princeton

When looking for Princeton homes for sale -consider Princeton Ridge

Princeton -where is a good place to eat?

Princeton - Cool Restaurant for Adults and Kids

Princeton -great shopping -things to do
 

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11 Comments on Relocating and Moving to Princeton NJ - Day Trip to New York City

JAN
23
2008
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Thanks for taking us on your walk with you.  I've never been there, and this was a lovely taste of the flavor of a winter day.
8:10pm • #2
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NYC is a hop skip and a jump.   Good reason to live in Princeton if you ask me <wink>

Hope all is well

8:45pm • #3
JAN
24
2008
480,278 Points 151 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Faina.....  this is a nice little blog, considering that NYC, as Des mentioned, is a hop, skip, and a jump.   Nice job here.......

jeff belonger
12:30am • #4
552,971 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Looks chilly but isn't New York so much fun! We had a wonderful trip there last year and need to return!

Your friend in Charlottesville

6:36am • #5
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Missy, Elaine - there is no other city as exciting as NYC. My very biased 2c. Thanks for stopping by.

Des - I totally agree with you -being so close to New York is a great advantage of our area. That's at least one reason why we live here. 

Jeff - thanks for stopping by here.

Charles - much colder here than in your neck of the woods. It would be nice now to be in Charlottesville. Thanks friend.

7:01am • #6
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Hi Faina,
Great photos and what a bonus to be able to get to the city in an hour! 

7:51am • #7
296,503 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Faina - Nice day I am sure. I always wanted to go to the "city" but it is much more than hour from Florida! Good job of promoting Princeton real estate!
10:50am • #8
JAN
25
2008
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Faina- Great photos! Great keywords too and good long tail keywords too!  Katerina
8:42pm • #9
JAN
26
2008
121,618 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Faina~What a great day trip to New York City.  I felt as though I was there with you. I've always wanted to go to New York, but haven't yet made.  I believe one day I will however.
7:42am • #10
FEB
05
2008
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Great pictures Faina,  I still don't understand why New York was so empty.  Kind of Surreal!

11:27pm • #11

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