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.

 Fifth Ave is quite empty, but beautiful as always

         This is as good as it gets - the world's prime real estate

 View to the Fifth Ave

   Central Park landscape

View across the lake of the Central Park West. Just imagine the views from these landmark buildings.

           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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