Local Information and Resources:
The University/Downtown Area of the City of Camden is the nerve center for Camden County, as well as being the home of Rutgers-Camden. Many residents, and large and small businesses, call this part of Camden their home. Rutgers-Camden is in perfect position to be a part of this community, and its students are able to access the city’s many resources. The University/Downtown area also features the Camden Waterfront with its incredible marina, the newly remodeled and expanded Adventure Aquarium, and the USS New Jersey (the longest, fastest, and most decorated ship ever in the US Navy). Also within easy access are the Tweeter Center, a concert and performing arts venue, and Campbell’s Field, the home of the Camden Riversharks minor league baseball team.
Food Establishments
Rutgers-Camden's
Dining Services offers a wide range of on-campus dining choices, all of which can be used with your meal plan or
RU Express. Additionally, the local area surrounding the University features many establishments that are within walking distance of campus. Some of these include:
A Little Slice of New York
112 N. 3rd St. | 856.964.0404
Cafe and Salad Work
114 N. 3rd St. | 856.963.8228 or 9675
City Coffee
529 Market St. | 856.963.8414
Friends Cafe
319 Friends St.
| 856.203.7380
Johnny's Pizza
513 Market St. | 856.338.0444
McDonald's
Haddon Ave. & Federal St. | 856.963.9658
Victor's Pub
1 Market Street, Camden Waterfront. | 856.635.0600
Transportation
New Jersey Transit
100 S. Broadway (Walter Rand Trans. Ctr.) | 800.582.5946
Port Authority Transit Corp (PATCO)
100 S. Broadway (Walter Rand Trans. Ctr.) | 856.772.6900
RiverLINE
Rutgers-Camden stop at Cooper St. | 800.626.RIDE
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Greyhound Bus Lines
100 S. Broadway (Walter Rand Trans. Ctr.) | 856.963.1263
RiverLink Ferry
Camden Waterfront to Philadelphia | 215.925.LINK
Southeastern PA Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Various locations in Philadelphia | 215.580.7800 |
Entertainment
Rutgers-Camden offers students many entertainment options, including events hosted by the
Office of Campus Involvement, performances and exhibits at the
Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts and Stedman Gallery, and sports and recreation through
Athletics and Recreational Services. Destinations and entertainment in the immediate Camden area include:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive | 856.365.3300
Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Place | 856.966.1652
Camden Riversharks @ Campbell's Field
401 N. Delaware Ave. | 866.SHARKS9
Camden Waterfront
One Port Center | 856.757.9400 |
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Susquehanna Bank Center
1 Harbour Blvd.
Walt Whitman Arts Center
2nd & Cooper Sts. | 856.964.8300
Wiggins Waterfront Park
Waterfront | 856.795.PARK |
You can also use the Visit South Jersey website to find more local information, events, and resources. http://www.visitsouthjersey.com
Check out CampusPhilly's website for information on events, internships and other opportunities for college students: http://www.campusphilly.org
Visit GoPhila.com's website for the latest and greatest events just across the river in Philadelphia:
http://www.gophila.com
Religious Organizations
Bible Church of God
316 N. 2nd St. | 856.541.4622
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
642 Market St. | 856.964-1580
http://www.cathedralcamden.org
Congregation M'Kor Shalom
850 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill | 856.424.4220
Grace Lutheran Church
N. 4th & State Sts. | 856.963.3547
Islamic Center
1311 Haddon Ave. | 856.541.6782
Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witness
417 Walnut St. | 856.365.4457
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Samarpan Hindu Temple
6515 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia | 215.537.9537
Shalom Baptist Church
1036 S. Broadway | 856.541-9666
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
422 Market St. | 856.365-5880
State St. United Methodist Church
6th & State Sts. | 856.964-3390
Temple Emanuel
1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill | 856.489.0029
http://www.templeemanuel.org
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Banks
TD Bank
Mickle Blvd. & S. 5th St. | 888.751.9000
PNC Bank
Broadway & Market Sts. | 856.757.4097
South Jersey Federal Credit Union
423 Market St. |
800.582.7640
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Wachovia Bank
6th & Market Sts. |
856.580.6211
Bank Of America
433 Market St. |
800.841.4000 |
Pharmacies
Rutgers University Health Services
Rutgers-Camden Campus Center | 856.225.6005
CVS
525 Mickle Blvd. | 856.963-3160 Rite Aid
2 South Broadway | 856.963.9311 |
Post Offices
Rutgers University Mail Room
4th & Lawrence Streets| 856.225-6447 |
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US Postal Service
401 Market St. | 856.963.6597 |
Book Stores
University District Bookstore
601 Cooper Street| 856.968.1200
La Unique African-American Bookstore
111 N. 6th St. | 856.338.1958 |
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Wil-Mar Gifts and Christian Supplies
311 Market St. | 856.964.3855 |