Gateway Travel Guide
Camden
Popular places to visit

Adventure Aquarium
Discover the secrets of the world’s oceans and rivers while getting close to thousands of aquatic creatures at this riverside aquarium.

Battleship New Jersey
Take an in-depth journey through American naval history on a guided tour of this celebrated battleship, now decommissioned and providing naval history education.

Camden Children's Garden
Explore the natural world while enjoying the educational, entertainment and horticultural activities of this interactive garden with fun for all ages.

Wiggins Park and Marina
On the banks of the Delaware River is a beautiful tree-lined park with a concert stage, picnic grounds and scenic waterfront promenade.

Walt Whitman House
This 19th-century house presents an insight into the fascinating life and revered works of the decorated American poet Walt Whitman.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Designed in the Gothic Revival-style, this 19th-century religious landmark is one of the most notable architectural highlights of Downtown Camden.
Things to do

Philadelphia: Penn Museum Admission Ticket

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia: Luggage Storage in Old City
Top hotels in Gateway

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Receptionists were very hospitable and warm. They gave their guests amazing & yummy cookies. Paid parking & Breakfast which was a bummer but otherwise this hotel is massive in size and parking lot looked like some event was going on in the hotel and was not easy to find a spot. Overall - Very good ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

The Windsor Suites
My wife and I needed to quickly book a large suite for our family due to our granddaughter’s surgery at CHOP. We had never stayed at Windsor Suites before and didn’t know much about the area… but after 5 nights there, we can honestly say this hotel was FABULOUS — immaculate, friendly, and incredibly ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Staff was great, room was comfortable and the location was amazing
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Very dope
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Great stay for early morning flight out of PHL
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway

North Camden
When in North Camden, you can plan a visit to Delaware River and Adventure Aquarium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waterfront South
While Waterfront South may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Battleship New Jersey and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
