Waterfront South Travel Guide
Camden
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Popular places to visit
Adventure Aquarium
Discover the secrets of the world’s oceans and rivers while getting close to thousands of aquatic creatures at this riverside aquarium.
Battleship New Jersey
Take an in-depth journey through American naval history on a guided tour of this celebrated battleship, now decommissioned and providing naval history education.
Camden Children's Garden
Explore the natural world while enjoying the educational, entertainment and horticultural activities of this interactive garden with fun for all ages.
Wiggins Park and Marina
On the banks of the Delaware River is a beautiful tree-lined park with a concert stage, picnic grounds and scenic waterfront promenade.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Designed in the Gothic Revival-style, this 19th-century religious landmark is one of the most notable architectural highlights of Downtown Camden.
Walt Whitman House
This 19th-century house presents an insight into the fascinating life and revered works of the decorated American poet Walt Whitman.
Top hotels in Waterfront South
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Clean bed for the night in center city next to a ton of shopping/bar/restaurant options. Its a lil outdated and thin walls, but for the price and location - its all you can ask for.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Windsor Suites
Would not recommend staying here other than maybe in the summer. The rooms do not have individual HVAC systems. During months when the building has the heat on, your options are to have your room get up to 78 degrees, or have the door open for noise and critters to enter. No windows with ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The staff was very good: attentive, helpful, and very quick responses when needed. The rooms, though, were not great. The AC/heating unit runs 100% of the time and it is LOUD. Even when the unit was turned off using the wall control, the fan continued to run 24/7.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
I was able to check in early. The first room I was assigned was filthy and run down. Dust everywhere, excrement stains all over the side and back of toilet, rust and mildew in the tub, paint falling off the ceiling, stains on the sheets and walls, and hair everywhere. I went downstairs and noted ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
They are I. The middle of renovation. On the 9 th floor no ice available. And the bathroom was cold no heat flowing in. No way to warm food. No other complaints.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Property was clean and recently renovated. The shuttle service was great, super easy and convenient to get to the airport on time.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront South
Gateway
Though Gateway may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
North Camden
When in North Camden, you can plan a visit to Rutgers - Camden Center for the Arts and Delaware River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
