Discover Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville offers several ways to shape a trip: the Lawrence Township Historic District and the architecture of Lawrenceville School, group tours at the museum, hiking and biking on the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, and cheesemaking at Cherry Grove Farm. If you are looking for a hotel in Lawrenceville, first consider whether history, outdoor activity, a group visit or food production will define your stay. This can help you plan around the subjects that interest you most.

History and architecture in Lawrenceville

The Lawrence Township Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Lawrenceville School is located within the district. It was designated a National Historic Landmark for its significance in the history of architecture and education. The two designations therefore apply to different entities: the historic district and the school.

The centerpiece of Lawrenceville School is its “Circle,” a collection of buildings dating from the late 19th century. Peabody and Stearns designed the buildings, which surround a circular green space; Frederick Law Olmsted designed that green space. For those interested in architectural history, the ensemble of buildings and landscaped grounds is the specific focus. The school’s designation and the Circle complement one another: one reflects the history of architecture and education, while the other makes the design described here tangible.

Museum and group tours

The Lawrenceville Museum offers customized group tour programs for scout groups, veterans’ groups, senior groups, schools, historical societies and youth camps. If you are planning for one of these groups, coordinate the tour with the museum in advance, as tour arrangements may change.

The museum’s exhibits are wheelchair accessible, and the building is entirely on one level. These details offer practical guidance for your visit. Since visitor conditions can change, check the museum’s current information in advance.

Hiking and biking on the Lawrence Hopewell Trail

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is a more than 20-mile bike and pedestrian trail, as well as a transportation corridor for non-motorized traffic. It passes through The Village of Lawrenceville. A Lawrenceville School announcement dated March 6, 2025, reported the reopening of the section at the school, with a newly signed route between Lewisville Road and Clark Gate on Main Street/U.S. 206. The more-than-20-mile length refers to the entire trail, while the named endpoints identify a specific section. Check the current route before your trip, as it may change.

Parking is available behind Main Street (Route 206) as a starting point for a hike or bike ride on the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Since parking availability may change, check the current situation before setting out. The information about the school section and the parking describes different points of reference for planning your trip.

Cheesemaking at Cherry Grove Farm

Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville follows the farmstead cheesemaking model, whose specific production practices may change: cows are kept and milked on the farm, and the cheese is made and aged there. This model therefore covers both milk production and the subsequent stages of cheesemaking on the farm. For travelers interested in food production, this is a distinct local point of interest alongside architecture, the museum and the trail.

For the broader travel overview: Pennington.