Lawrenceville offers several points of interest for a stay: the Lawrence Township Historic District and Lawrenceville School represent the area’s history and architecture, while the Lawrence Hopewell Trail serves cyclists and pedestrians. The Lawrenceville Museum offers group tour programs; Cherry Grove Farm is known for cheesemaking using the farmstead model. When looking for hotels in Lawrenceville, you can first consider which of these highlights best suits your trip.

Historic District and Lawrenceville School

The Lawrence Township Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Lawrenceville School is designated a National Historic Landmark for its significance in the history of architecture and education. The school is located within the Lawrenceville Historic District.

The centerpiece of Lawrenceville School is its “Circle”: a collection of buildings from the late 19th century, designed by Peabody and Stearns. The buildings surround a circular green space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Thus, the description of the Circle encompasses both a group of buildings and a landscaped green space. The School brings a distinct architectural dimension to the area’s history, while the Historic District provides the broader historical context.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail: walking and cycling

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is a more than 20-mile cycling and pedestrian trail, as well as a corridor for non-motorized traffic. It passes through The Village of Lawrenceville. The figure of more than 20 miles refers to the entire trail, not just the section through Lawrenceville.

A March 6, 2025 notice from Lawrenceville School announced the reopening of the section at the School, with a new, signposted route between Lewisville Road and Clark Gate on Main Street/U.S. 206. Check the route before your trip. There are parking lots behind Main Street (Route 206) that can serve as a starting point for a cycling or hiking trip on the trail. As parking arrangements may change, check conditions in advance.

Lawrenceville Museum

The Lawrenceville Museum offers customized group tour programs for Scout groups, veterans’ groups, senior groups, schools, historical societies, and youth camps. As tour arrangements may change, confirm the details in advance. The museum’s exhibits are wheelchair accessible, and the building is entirely on one level. As visitor facilities may change, check current conditions before your visit.

Cherry Grove Farm and cheesemaking

Cherry Grove Farm follows the farmstead cheesemaking model: cows are kept and milked on the farm, and cheese is also made and aged there. Under this model, animal husbandry, milk production, and cheese processing are all carried out on the farm. This offers another point of interest in Lawrenceville, beyond its architecture and trail.

For the broader travel overview: Pennington.