American Revolution, Authors & Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, College Campus, Railroad Heritage, US Presidents, USA State Parks EVENT

Event Details for

Clarion Inn, Princeton, 5 & 10km

82149  2009/Y0736

1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009

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City and  State: Princeton   NJ
Host Club: Princeton Area Walkers
Distance:  5 & 10 km                          Trail Rating:  1 
Start / Finish: Clarion, 3499 Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ  This is a self registering event 24/7.  The front desk will provide an AVA Walk box with all materials and instructions.
Start Times:  Please limit your walking to daylight hours.
Trail / Event Description:  HISTORIC TRAIL: This walk was voted #3 nationwide for 1998. The trail includes Princeton University , the town shopping/eating district, Princeton Cemetery which includes the gravesites of US President Grover Cleveland, vice president Aaron Burr, John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and John Tulane, founder of Tulane University . The trail will also pass the home Albert Einstein used while at the Institute for Advanced Study. There are numerous sculptures and historic buildings along the route including Nassau Hall which served as the nation's capital for a time. Palmer Square features an upscale shopping area.  A camera is recommended.
Contact: Diane Glace ,  (609) 259-2419
E-Mail Contact:  dianeg6@aol.com
Awards and Fees: 
    There is no special award for this event.  Fee for IVV credit is $3. For non-IVV members we are requesting a $3 donation to assist in covering our expenses.
Directions:
     Princeton is located along Route 1, 16 miles south of New Brunswick or 10 miles north of Trenton. Clarion Inn is on Route 1 southbound. 2.8 miles north of I-295 (exit 67). Use Meadow Road overpass to u-turn onto Rt 1 Soth. Access I-295 from south at Delaware Memorial Bridge and from north at I-95. From NJ Turnpike: Exit 8 (Hightstown) to 33 WEST into Hightstown, then Rt 571 to Princeton. At Rt. 1, south 2 miles to Palmer Inn.

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Special Event:  American Revolution, Authors & Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, College Campus, Railroad Heritage, USA State Parks, US Presidents.
Comments:
       Restrooms are available at the registration point and at several places along the walk (but not at the start point). There are several eating places in all price categories along the Nassau Street portion. The Clarion also offers food and drink. 
 

Clarion Inn is offering a discount to walkers. This is $95. per night - the same discount they give Princeton University students.

 
Please refer to code:LVO when making a reservation.
Amenities:
   Strollers:  Hard   Wheelchairs: Hard Pets:  Yes   Restrooms:  Yes