Local Information and Resources – Housing & Residence Life

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.

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Food Establishments

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

Friends Cafe
319 Friends St. | 856.203.7380

Subway
330 Cooper St. | 856.966.7219

7-Eleven
330 Cooper St. | 856.541.1321

Camden Seafood
501 Market St. | 856.966.4016

Guido’s Pizza
513 Market St. | 856.338.0444

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

Victor’s Pub
Delaware Ave. betwen Market St. and Cooper St. | 856.635.0600

Fresh Mex
1 Market Street, Camden Waterfront. |856.541.4800

Market Street Pizzeria and Italian Bistro
1 Market Street, Camden Waterfront. |856.541.4100

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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, general campus and community events through our Campus Events Office, and sports and recreation through Athletics and Recreational Services. Destinations and entertainment in the immediate Camden area include:

Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive | 856.365.330

Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Place | 856.966.1652

Camden Waterfront
One Port Center | 856.757.9400

BB&T Pavilion
1 Harbour Blvd. | 856.365.1300

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

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Religious Organizations

Bible Church of God
316 N. 2nd St. | 856.541.4622

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
642 Market St. | 856.964.1580