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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 Camden Cash Card.  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

McCargo’s Resturant and Catering
415 Cooper Street |  856.964.7900

Johnny's Pizza

513 Market St. | 856.338.0444

McDonald's
Haddon Ave. & Federal St. | 856.963.9658

New England Soup Factory
1 Market St. , Victor Building |  856.963.2900

Subway
1 Market St. Victor Building |  856.964.5647




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


 

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

 

Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
1 Harbour Blvd. | 856.338.9000

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




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

 

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

 





Banks

Commerce Bank
Mickle Blvd. & S. 5th St. | 856.751.9000

PNC Bank
Broadway & Market Sts. | 856.757.4097

 

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
Rutgers-Camden Campus Center | 856.225-6447

 

US Postal Service
401 Market St. | 856.963.6597





Book Stores

University District Bookstore
Rutgers-Camden Campus Center | 856.225.6006

La Unique African-American Bookstore
111 N. 6th St. | 856.338.1958

 

Wil-Mar Gifts and Christian Supplies
311 Market St. | 856.964.3855