Welcome to Princeton

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Welcome to Princeton

Food scene

If you're in the mood for BBQ, try this hometown restaurant. The savory brisket and ribs are so delicious. Don't forget to add their signature Taffy Apple Salad and Spicy Cornbread to your meal!
Niel & Shorty's BBQ Company
646 S Main St
If you're in the mood for BBQ, try this hometown restaurant. The savory brisket and ribs are so delicious. Don't forget to add their signature Taffy Apple Salad and Spicy Cornbread to your meal!
This place is always rocking! Check it out for their plethora of craft beers. You may also run into the food trucks located behind this bar as well.
6 locals recommend
Barrel Society
930 N Main St
6 locals recommend
This place is always rocking! Check it out for their plethora of craft beers. You may also run into the food trucks located behind this bar as well.
If you're hungry for pizza, try this family-run restaurant where they make their own pizza dough! We recommend the Barrel Society pizza *YUM*! If you're not in the mood for pizza, ask for their fried chicken basket with secret dipping sauce.
Paisano’s Ristorante
1007 North Main Street
If you're hungry for pizza, try this family-run restaurant where they make their own pizza dough! We recommend the Barrel Society pizza *YUM*! If you're not in the mood for pizza, ask for their fried chicken basket with secret dipping sauce.
If you LOVE pie, you will not be disappointed at Myrtle's where everything is made from scratch. The Strawberry Pretzel Pie is soooooo good.
6 locals recommend
Myrtle's Pie
927 N Main St
6 locals recommend
If you LOVE pie, you will not be disappointed at Myrtle's where everything is made from scratch. The Strawberry Pretzel Pie is soooooo good.
Tucked in between two buildings, Grace Cafe has a wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Cafe Grace
Tucked in between two buildings, Grace Cafe has a wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Family-run business, they have all kinds of comfort food. Try their chicken rice soup or gyro plates! One of our family favorites.
Big Apple Family Restaurant
Family-run business, they have all kinds of comfort food. Try their chicken rice soup or gyro plates! One of our family favorites.
Enjoy Mexican cuisine, especially the Allen Special for the cheese lovers.
Los Ranchitos
1204 W Peru St
Enjoy Mexican cuisine, especially the Allen Special for the cheese lovers.
Need quick take-out? Try the Chinese food located on south end of town.
Oriental Garden Restaurant
Need quick take-out? Try the Chinese food located on south end of town.
For the Thai food lovers. This popular food truck is worth the wait! Order early! They’re always sold out of something since it’s so yummy.
Golden Rice Authentic Thai
For the Thai food lovers. This popular food truck is worth the wait! Order early! They’re always sold out of something since it’s so yummy.

Sightseeing

If you have time, visit this original wooden bridge. It's not every day you get to see a delight such as this!
6 locals recommend
Red Covered Bridge
6 locals recommend
If you have time, visit this original wooden bridge. It's not every day you get to see a delight such as this!
One of our most unique shops in town, be sure to stop by and check out their fun products as well as their wines. PS, the staff will gift wrap your gifts for FREE!
Beetz Me
952 N Main St
One of our most unique shops in town, be sure to stop by and check out their fun products as well as their wines. PS, the staff will gift wrap your gifts for FREE!
If you happen to come at the right time, Princeton is host to the Bureau County Fair. You'll find lots of entertainment, food, and animals.
Bureau County Fairgrounds
811 W Peru St
If you happen to come at the right time, Princeton is host to the Bureau County Fair. You'll find lots of entertainment, food, and animals.
If you're the adventurous traveler, I encourage you to visit Starved Rock located 30 minutes away from Princeton. Enjoy the fresh air on the hiking trails and nature. The Lodge will also provide you with meals and drink.
Starved Rock
If you're the adventurous traveler, I encourage you to visit Starved Rock located 30 minutes away from Princeton. Enjoy the fresh air on the hiking trails and nature. The Lodge will also provide you with meals and drink.
If you live history, be sure to stop by this home. It was part of the Underground Railroad.
6 locals recommend
Owen Lovejoy House
East Peru Street
6 locals recommend
If you live history, be sure to stop by this home. It was part of the Underground Railroad.
Take a quiet walk alongside the canal. Enjoy nature and fresh air along with some history.
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
16006 E. Street
Take a quiet walk alongside the canal. Enjoy nature and fresh air along with some history.
Looking to fish or need a picnic day? Lock 6 has a stocked pond and covered picnic areas. Visitor Center and playground areas.
Hennepin Canal - Lock 6 Campground
Looking to fish or need a picnic day? Lock 6 has a stocked pond and covered picnic areas. Visitor Center and playground areas.