Camden · Visitor guide
Visiting & Lodging
Camden's waterfront is one of South Jersey's major visitor districts, with an aquarium, battleship museum, concerts, parks, university activity and direct transit links to Philadelphia. Beyond the waterfront, the Walt Whitman House, Harleigh Cemetery and neighborhood food destinations add history and local character.
Major attractions
1 Riverside Drive · major family attraction featuring sharks, hippos and interactive exhibits.
100 Clinton Street · tour the historic USS New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront.
1 Harbour Boulevard · large waterfront concert and event venue.
Historic Camden home associated with the poet's final years.
Riverfront promenade, marina and event space with views toward Philadelphia.
1640 Haddon Avenue · historic garden cemetery and literary-history destination.
University campus and art gallery within the downtown/Cooper-Grant district.
Delaware River park with athletic facilities and waterfront open space.
Lodging inside Camden
Full-service waterfront hotel with an on-site restaurant, fitness center, meeting rooms and walkable access to downtown/waterfront attractions.
Transit & visitor logistics
PATCO, River LINE and bus connections converge near Cooper University Hospital and downtown.
Useful stops include Cooper Street/Rutgers, Aquarium and Entertainment Center.
Broadway station connects Camden directly with Philadelphia and South Jersey.
I-676 and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge provide direct regional highway access.
Concerts, aquarium weekends and waterfront events can materially affect parking and road conditions.
The aquarium, battleship, pavilion, hotel, Rutgers and riverfront parks form the city's strongest visitor cluster.
Historic cemeteries & sacred architecture
Visitors interested in local history can combine Harleigh Cemetery and Walt Whitman's tomb with the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart Church, St. Joseph's Polish Catholic Church and other historic Camden houses of worship. Cemetery and church access varies, so check hours before visiting.
Eat in Camden
Explore Food & DrinkVisitor and lodging information reviewed September 17, 2026.