Camden

Camden
Across the Delaware River you will find a beautifully area of Camden that serves as the county of New Jersey. This American county is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attracts many tourists because of its rich history and world-class entertainment venues.

The wonderful Camden has many attractions to delight its visitors. However, it is good to know a thing or two before visiting this city.

To start with history it was created from portions of the now-defunct Newton Township, while the area was still part of Gloucester County. But the city has left its mark in American history much before that.

The historical traces of Camden take us back to centuries ago. It is said Fort Nassau was the first European attempt at settlement in this area. English expeditions occurred as early as 1620 and European activity occurred along the banks of the Delaware River where the Dutch and the Swedish vied for control of the local fur trade.

The extensive ferry system along the eastern shore of the Delaware River became the original impetus of growth of a few small settlements that now falls in the vicinity of present day Camden.

Camden served as a secondary economic and transportation hub for the Philadelphia area for about 150 years. One of the United States' first railroads, the Camden and Amboy Railroad, was chartered in Camden in 1830.

This made Camden to evolve from suburban town with ferry services to a land of booming industries and growing neighborhoods. The Camden County was founded on March 13, 1844 and has been attracting many tourists since then who come to explore fun things here.

Today, the long and glorious history of Camden is well-kept by organizations like Camden County Historical Society that is one of the area's largest public history facilities. Besides this, Camden offers appealing cultural attractions, sports and entertainment facilities. Although, it offers you a variety of ways to spend a memorable time here, but most of the visitors find Camden Waterfront as its premier attraction.

Your visit to Camden should start and end with Camden Waterfront. Located masterly along the scenic Delaware River, the Camden Waterfront shares the river's banks as well as the beauty and grace the region is famous for. Here you can explore different facilities that cater to different tastes.

Adventure Aquarium is the best of these as it contains the sights and sounds of the marine and animal world. The Aquariums barrier-free environment provide up-close and interactive adventures that can be thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Battleship New Jersey Naval Museum & Veteran's Memorial is a must-visit place of Camden. This beautifully decorated battleship is among the largest battleships ever built in USA and participated in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The New Jersey saw action in. While this place is good to get some info on the times forgotten, the Camden Children's Garden is information treasure for children of all ages. Here you can get your kids entertain and educate at the same time and they can experience the wonder of the natural world like never before.

Wiggins Park Marina is another great attraction of Camden. This scenic deep water marina has always attracted visitors of different ages and tastes and continue to do so with prestige and splendor.

The last but not the least of Camden Waterfront attractions is the huge and spacious Campbell's Field. This Baseball park is home to the Camden Riversharks Minor League Baseball team and the Rutgers-Camden baseball team and interesting games all year long.

Just when you think that Camden may be lacking in entertainment sector, the city surprises you by offering all things that are must to keep to entertain and happy. Be it shopping at its various shops or dinning out in quality eateries, the city offers everything that make your visit worth-remembering.

However, the real fun is at Susquehanna Center that is the hub to all lively events in Camden. This huge venue hosts several exciting events throughout the year and witness the biggest names in music who perform here live during concerts. Be it Dave Matthews, Barry Manilow, Jimmy Buffet or N'Sync, you can catch the hottest stars and the biggest live events in Camden.

Camdens performing arts scene deserves accolades as well. This is the place where the first drive-in theater ever opened and today the city welcomes arts with open arms.

The South Jersey Performing Arts Center is an exciting venue that present of music, theater, and dance. There are several other such facilities throughout the county.

Visiting Camden is an enjoyable experience. This city will leave you spell bounded even if you are on a short visit. So make sure to visit Camden and explore it live!