PATCO makes travel to the Camden Waterfront easy! Open 24 hours a day, PATCO’s City Hall station at 5th & Market Streets is a short walk from the Waterfront. Or hop aboard the River LINE at PATCO’s Broadway (West) stop. Regional travel is easy too! PATCO and NJ Transit’s River LINE offer convenient connections at the Broadway (West), Walter Rand Transportation Center. Enjoy the many attractions along the River LINE (www.riverline.com), or take the PATCO connection to zip west to Center City Philadelphia or east to South Jersey shopping and the Atlantic City Rail Line. ADVENTURE AQUARIUM - on the Camden Waterfront. With nearly 200,000 square feet of sea life and wildlife, visitors are in for an adventure as they explore a state-of-the-art West African River featuring hippopotamuses, free-flying birds and crocodiles, surround themselves with sharks in a 40-foot walk-through tunnel, experience the wonders of the Deep Sea in the Jules Verne Gallery and have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “Swim with the Sharks.” Check out the exciting new Stingray Beach Club opening this summer! BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY - on the Camden Waterfront. Tours of the highly-decorated naval vessel run 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every day through Sept. 6. All hands on deck! RUTGERS-CAMDEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 3rd Street between Cooper & Pearl Streets. Steps from PATCO's City Hall station, the Gordon Theater and Stedman Gallery are home to Symphony in C and touring artists in music, theatre, dance, and family entertainment from around the corner and around the world.
Information: (856) 963- 6683 or www.symphonyinc.org. SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER - on the waterfront adjacent to Adventure Aquarium. Take PATCO to Broadway Station and catch NJ Transit’s River LINE for a quick hop to the music.
FREEDOM Card Holders - Enter to win FREE Tickets to concerts at the SBC! Check out the banner on PATCO's home page. COLLINGSWOOD - Walk from the PATCO station to restaurants and superb shopping. You'll find everything from fine art and crafts to gifts and home fashions in designer boutiques, high-end consignment shops and antique galleries. Going gourmet? Enjoy an ever-growing choice of restaurants serving cuisine in stunning, renovated surroundings along Haddon Avenue. The Collingswood Farmers Market (just one block from PATCO) offers “Jersey Fresh” produce, plants, florals and foods in a delightful open air atmosphere through November. Aug. 14-15, hundreds of craft and fine artists return for the annual Crafts and Fine Arts Festival. And as always, Collingswood’s Second Saturday offers an evening of art, music, food and festivities the 2nd Saturday of each month, 6-9 p.m. HADDON TOWNSHIP - Stroll Haddon Avenue, just a block from PATCO’s Westmont station, to see all of the specialty shops and restaurants Haddon Township has to offer. www.haddonpubfest.com HISTORIC HADDONFIELD - Just a short PATCO ride from Philadelphia, Haddonfield is a charming town, lovingly preserved, with a strong history dating back to 1682. Window shop down colonial Kings Highway or wander down side streets and discover quaint restaurants and stores offering one of a kind gifts, antiques, art, crafts and clothing. On the First Friday of each month, artists and entertainers line the streets downtown and stores are open until 9 PM. On Saturdays (through Oct. 23) visit the Haddonfield Farmers Market, located at the 1st Presbyterian Church (around the corner from PATCO). Enjoy a fun and festive night of arts, culture, shopping and dining at the monthly First Friday event. CAMDEN WATERFRONT - at Wiggins Park. July 16-18, XPoNential Music Festival. July 24 from Noon to 8 p.m. - FREE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL with Reggae, Calypso & Soca Music, Steel Drums, Children's Activities & Food Vendors - Fun for everyone! RIVERSHARKS - Minor league baseball’s best seats can be found at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge at Campbell’s Field. Most games start at 7:05 p.m. Ride PATCO to City Hall Station. Present your PATCO ticket or FREEDOM card for a $3 discount! June 1-3, Long Island; June 4-6, Bridgeport; June 14-17, York; June 18-21, Bridgeport; June 25-27,Lancaster; July 8-11, Southern MD; July 13-15, Somerset; July 19-21, Southern MD; July 30, 31 & August 1, Newark; August 3-5, Long Island; August 13-15, Bridgeport; August 23-26, Somerset; August 27-29, Lancaster. |
