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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Philadelphia: National Liberty Museum Entrance Ticket
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Gateway
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Property and staff were great, neighborhood was awesome. Very quiet building"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Great hot water and nice comfy bed."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
"Upon arrival, I requested a room on the upper floors that was renovated; however, I was told that all the rooms are the same. I was placed in a room with carpeted that smell like urine. The bed frame was old with scratch marks and the furniture was outdated. In the bathroom, the soap dispensers were ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Dirty floors and bed sheets. Had dried blood in my “clean” bed sheets. Staff was very helpful and nice though and changed our room right away. Staff 10/10, Cleanliness 0/10."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Staff friendly and respectful. Shout out to your front desk staff. Room was clean. I had two rooms with two different issues. The first the a/c was set at 65 degrees and that’s where the temperature STAYED. Yes, we tried the heat. Thermostat set to 85, still no heat. We did call maintenance but he ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
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.
