Attractions in Camden County

Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ 08103
844-474-FISH

www.adventureaquarium.com

Discover Life… Underwater! Adventure Aquarium is just a few minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront and features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 8,500 aquatic species throughout two million gallons of water. Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only Great Hammerhead Shark as well as Silky Sharks on exhibit in the United States, and the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos. Come face-to-face with penguins, turtles, stingrays, and so much more! Experience free daily shows and up-close animal experiences all included in your Adventure Aquarium admission. 

Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-1652

www.battleshipnewjersey.org 

America’s most decorated Battleship is now the area’s most exciting museum, open for tours and events. Exploring “BB62” is experiencing history in a whole new way. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the ship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. Sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept. Climb into the 16” gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. Currently offering an exterior Hit the Deck Tour daily during COVID-19.

The Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-8733

www.camdenchildrensgarden.org

The Camden Children’s Garden is operated by the Camden City Garden Club, Inc and is located on the Camden Waterfront, across from downtown Philadelphia. This venue was created in 1999 and is designed for children and families. This 4.5-acre (1.8 ha) garden features a variety of themed educational exhibits for children for creative and imaginative play, such as the Dinosaur Garden, a Giant Picnic Garden, Storybook Gardens, Red Oak Run and Tree House, Cityscapes Garden and more!

Cooper River Park
Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, and Collingswood

www.camdencounty.com

Cooper River Park (346.55 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove Street. Cooper River Park is home to many prestigious rowing events. Ideal rowing conditions exist on the Cooper River which boasts a wo