- TripBuzz found 189 things to do with kids in or near Camden, New Jersey, including 177 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Philadelphia, Norristown, Media and Wayne.
- From Camden aquarium to Adventure Aquarium, the Camden area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Aquariums, Theaters, Military Museums and Gardens.
- One of the largest cities in New Jersey, Camden was once an industrial and manufacturing town. Today, the economy has changed with many of the employers being in the healthcare industry. Located on the Delaware River, the city features many waterfront properties including Campbell Field where the city's professional baseball league (the Riversharks) play.
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Camden Aquarium is an aquarium for all ages. It is home to sharks, hippos, and jellyfish, just to name a few of the residents. Visitors can swim with the sharks and even visit up close with the penguins.
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Accredited by the American Zoological and Aquarium Association, the Adventure Aquarium is a massive attraction that features numerous exhibits, meetings with biologists, and even the only display of Great Hammerhead sharks in the United States. There are also hands-on exhibits within seven touch areas.
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401 N Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ 08102
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The Camden Riversharks Professional Baseball Club are an independent minor league team who play in the class A Atlantic League. The team plays its home games in Campbell's Park, and regularly offers family promotions and giveaways at games.
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Camden's Millennium Skate World is a roller skating rink and indoor entertainment facility. The facility offers open skating, and the rink can be reserved for birthday parties and other special occasions. There is also a snack bar and arcade.
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Known for its role in World War II and the Vietnam War, USS New Jersey is a retired battleship situated on the Camden Waterfront. Visitors can take a guided tour through the ship while learning about its decorated history.
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The tours on the Battleship New Jersey try to be very interactive. Guests to the historical ship are able to walk along the passageways, tight spaces, and main deck with the ability to also visit the deep interior that involves climbing some of the ship's ladders.
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Wiggins Park Marina is not just a marina where boats can be docked for the day or season, but also features a stage for outdoor concerts. On non-event days the spot is ideal for strolls, picnics and barbecues.
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Staging classic and original plays, the South Camden Theatre Company seeks to influence the rebirth of its neighborhood. The exterior of the theater replicates the pub that once stood on the same site and that inspired the company's first production.
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The Walt Whitman House showcases the house that author Walt Whitman lived and worked in. The museum preserves most of the original possessions of Walt Whitman when he lived there and allows visitors to view these objects up close.
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Children and families are both welcome at the Camden Children's Garden that encourages knowledge of the natural world. The four-acre horticulture garden provides experiences for imaginative play and creative learning.