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.

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.

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.

Walt Whitman House
This 19th-century house presents an insight into the fascinating life and revered works of the decorated American poet Walt Whitman.
St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church
Find out about the history of Camden when you take a trip to St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

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

Philadelphia: Luggage Storage Near Independence Hall

2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions

Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City

Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle
Top hotels in Gateway

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great place in a great location. The beds are small so get a queen or king but otherwise great hotel with great amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

The Windsor Suites
The property was under construction, which caused a bit of chaos, but was manageable. The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was more firm than I like, but that's a personal preference thing. The smart tv only had netflix and YouTube on it, with no way to add other streaming services, which was ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Great
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
I stay at this hotel every time I am in town, which is at least a few times a year for several years now. Always had great experiences until this time. Several things were missing from the room and there were no blankets on the beds. I requested blankets twice and finally was brought an extra sheet ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
My mom was traveling by herself. A 62 years old women who bearly knows English. Frontier cancelled her flight (horrible airline) and it was already 2 something A.M. I was trying to help her from Florida through the phone. She was scared and cold an no hotel would take her at that time because something ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The rooms were okay for a quick stay, the front desk staff were friendly and helped with everything. Only negatives are the floor we stayed on reeked of marijuana our entire stay. And some of the people who stay there lack common courtesy to the other people who stay the night.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway

North Camden
When in North Camden, you can plan a visit to Rutgers - Camden Center for the Arts and Delaware River, 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.
