Grounds Travel Guide

Places and guides from our Grounds coverage, gathered into one page.

Dine Amidst Art At Peacock Cafe In Grounds For Sculpture

Peacock Cafe sits within a 42-acre sculpture park in Hamilton, New Jersey, where you can eat surrounded by contemporary sculptures and gardens. The cafe offers sandwiches, salads, and entrees. Visitors can walk through the park after their meal, viewing works by artists such as Seward Johnson and George Segal. The cafe is open for lunch year-round, with seasonal hours; check the park’s schedule before visiting.

Dine Amidst Art At Grounds For Sculpture's Rat's Restaurant

Rat's Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture provides a more formal dining option within the same park. The restaurant is named after a character from The Wind in the Willows and its French-inspired menu includes dishes like duck confit and bouillabaisse. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners. The dining room overlooks a lily pond and sculptures. Both Peacock Cafe and Rat’s Restaurant are part of the Grounds For Sculpture complex, so you can visit one or both in a single trip.

Whimsical Wonders At Grounds For Sculpture Art Park

Grounds For Sculpture Art Park in Hamilton, New Jersey, spans 42 acres and displays over 270 contemporary sculptures. The park opened in 1992 and features works by international and local artists, with many pieces placed along winding paths through gardens and wooded areas. Children enjoy sculptures such as the giant “Ariel” and the interactive “Rising.” The park also hosts rotating exhibitions. Admission prices as of 2024 are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, and free for children under 6. The park is open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours varying by season. Allow at least two to three hours to explore the full grounds.