"New Brunswick otherwise known as Why did I pick RU" Top 5 Page for this destination New Brunswick by feline01

New Brunswick Travel Guide: 59 reviews and 69 photos

I grew up in NJ so I have always passed through New Brunswick or stopped in for a quick visit but it wasn't until I did a year of grad school at Rutgers U in New Brunswick that I really got to explore the city. I had to be at class at 5pm and came straight from work so I had to figure out any possible way into the city during rush hour traffic in order to find one parking space amongst several thousand. Sounds easy but believe me, it wasn't. Anyway, I did a bit of exploring and even though I thought Rutgers New Brunswick was a disgrace and shouldn't even call itself a university, I thought New Brunswick was pretty decent. It's a fair size city with a large immigrant population that has created some very interesting neighborhoods. Worth a visit if heading down the NJ Turnpike or visiting Princeton.

Intro Written Jun 14, 2002
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Amtrak and NJ Transit have... Transportation (1)

Amtrak and NJ Transit have regular service from NYC and Philly. If driving, it's Exit 9 of NJ Turnpike or take Route 18... more travel advice

Cheap Eats Restaurants (5)

Kind of divey place located on Easton Avenue along a strip of places to eat geared for college students. Decent middle... more travel advice

Frog and the Peach Restaurants (5)

Very upscale and absolutely delicious restaurant. Only go if dressed nice and have loads of money though the waitstaff... more travel advice

Zimmerli Art Museum Things to Do (1)

Even though it's part of Rutgers, it's a great art museum. Recently remodeled, it has some great permanent exhibits as... more travel advice

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kazander Apr 14, 2004 at 2:50 PM

Both my boyfriend and sister went to Rutgers, so I spent a bunch of time there. I think it's an interesting little town, but I am also happy not to have to make the journey there anymore!
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Andraf Feb 20, 2004 at 12:27 PM

I lived here for 4 years (went to Rutgers). They were some happy years of my life, so I'll always think fondly of Joisey :-) People there were the nicest I've met, way nicer than California, where I live now.
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mafootje May 12, 2003 at 1:21 PM

The place sounds familiar...can't remember if we have been there....