USS Battleship New Jersey MuseumBe sure to march aboard the USS New Jersey Battleship & Museum, the U.S. Navyâs most decorated battleship, and pay tribute to the thousands of soldiers that fought for our nationâs freedom.
Discover the dangerous and exciting life of a sailor as you take a guided tour aboard the âBig J.â Hear tales of its missions in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Persian Gulf War, then experience combat firsthand as you engage the new 4-D Flight Simulator, a jaw-dropping ride that lets you fly your own Seahawk plane into a dog fight with the enemy and land on the water next to the battleship.
Then, tour the radar and sonar-tracking stations featuring dramatic videos of actual Tomahawk missile launches. To recover from all of the fighting, plan to spend the night on board the ship as part of the overnight encampment program.
62 Battleship PlaceCamden, NJ 081031-856-966-1652
Walt Whitman HouseThe only house famed poet Walt Whitman ever owned is a National Historic Landmark. The small house, now a museum dedicated to the legacy of this great American poet, contains a giant collection of original letters, personal belongings, photographs and furnishings. Not far from the house is historic Harleigh Cemetery, Whitman's final resting place.
Walt Whitman House328 Mickle Blvd.Camden, NJ 08103856-964-5383
Wiggins Park and MarinaLocated between the Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship, Wiggins Park & Marina features a 50-slip marina, a promenade along the Delaware River and outdoor concerts on its Riverstage to serve as the perfect location for summer strolls and barbeques, or views of the River and Philadelphia skyline year round.
A hot spot for free concerts and Waterfront festivals, including the annual Sunset Jazz Series, , boaters can also dock boats up to 30 feet long for the day, week, month or season.
Wiggins Park and MarinaMickle Blvd. at the River856-541-7222 or +1 856 216-2118 (http://www.ccparks.com)
Adventure AquariumYou may just forget once you dive into the Adventure Aquarium â the most exciting underwater experience you can have without growing gills! Once you enter, you're in their world now! Youâll find yourself surrounded by over two-dozen sharks in the new 550,000-gallon Shark Realm. Then, dive into the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean in the new 4-D Theater - presented by PSE&G - and come face-to-teeth with some of the most amazing underwater creatures known to man!
With nearly double its previous exhibit space and a host of new creatures from land, air and sea, Adventure Aquarium will lead you through an underwater world complete with the West African River Experience home to the only two hippos inside an aquarium and a free-flight aviary, a 40-foot, walk-through shark tunnel and the Jules Verne Gallery, where you will discover all kinds of exotic and wonderful animals.
Adventure AquariumOne Aquarium DriveCamden, NJ 08103800-616-JAWS (http://www.adventureaquar...)
'Campbell's Field' Home of the Camden Riversharks minor league baseball teamWhen the kids yell âtake me out to the ball game,â head over to the state-of-the-art Campbellâs Field, home of the Camden Riversharks minor league baseball team.
Now in its 6th season, the whole family can enjoy major fun at a minor price in a dynamic setting voted âPark of the Yearâ two years running by Baseball America. Thrill in the exciting action in one of the 6,500 seats that make you feel like you hit a home run! Take the kids into the Utz Fun Zone or a trip around the bases after the game; then check out the fireworks show that lights up the night sky after every Friday night home game!
Camden Riversharks at Campbellâs Field401 N. Delaware AvenueCamden, NJ 08102856-963-2600 or 866-SHARKS9 (http://www.riversharks.com)
Camden Children's GardenThe Camden Childrenâs Garden is not just a kid-sized fantasyland; it is a giggle-fest just waiting to happen!
Explore this special place where the young and young at heart play and discover the natural world. Hop aboard the miniature train for a ride through The Storybook Garden, find a flurry of activity inside the Butterfly House, take a spin on the Carousel and explore the Dinosaur Garden, where you'll find an Apatosaurus made of car parts or dig in a sandpit for old dinosaur bones.
Camden Childrenâs Garden3 Riverside DriveCamden, NJ 08103856-365-TREEwww.camdenchildrensgarden.org
Rutgers - Camden Center for the ArtsContains fine art exhibits3rd Street, between Cooper and Pearl Streets
Susquehanna Bank CenterHosts live entertainment and concerts, including such big-name bands as Earth, Wind and Fire.Headlining the hottest acts in music, the Susquehana Bank Center is a 25,000-seat outdoor amphitheater that features eye-popping views of the Philadelphia skyline.
During the summer, it serves as the perfect place to spread out a blanket under the stars for evening concerts featuring the latest and greatest musicians on tour. During the fall and winter months, the Susquehana Bank Center transforms into an enclosed, climate-controlled, 1,600â7,000 seat theater featuring concerts, Broadway productions and family-friendly entertainment.
Susquehana Bank CenterOne Harbour Blvd.Camden, NJ 08103856-365-1300For tickets, call +1 856 338-9000 or +1 215 336-2000 (http://www.livenation.com...)
Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center101 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 081031-856-964-8300
