Plan your trip to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
HOTELS NEARBY
Make a trip of it with an overnight stay. Whether you want to be a short walk from the venue or stay in the hustle and bustle of Center City, there are hotels to suit every budget and preference.
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Penn’s Landing
100 North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
Ten Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront
1 Penn St, Camden, NJ 08102
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WHAT TO DO IN CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
Take advantage of the chance while in Camden to learn about the exciting regional attractions that enrich the city's character. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is close to a number of local attractions worth checking out.
Adventure Aquarium
A short walk along Camden Waterfront from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is another top tourist attraction, the Adventure Aquarium. The aquarium is home to the world’s longest v-shaped shark bridge and New Jersey’s longest shark tunnel. Adventure Aquarium is included in the Philadelphia City Pass, so if you are planning on doing a lot of sightseeing during your trip, it could be worthwhile getting a pass to save some money.
Distance: 0.4 miles
Live sports
New Jersey is a hub for exciting live sports, with some of the most iconic sports stadiums in the United States being located here and in nearby Philadelphia. Lincoln Financial Field is in the locality, where you can catch NFL action from the Philadelphia Eagles, take a stadium tour, or attend concerts and events such as monster truck competitions.
Distance: 7.5 miles
Battleship New Jersey
Another attraction that is practically on the doorstep of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is the impossible-to-miss Battleship New Jersey BB62, which is docked in the Delaware River just outside the venue. The tours incorporate immersive experiences and interactive activities that transport you back in time to see what it was like to go to war on America’s most decorated battleship.
Distance: 0.4 miles
Walt Whitham House
Less than a mile from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, is the former home of the famous American poet Walt Whitman. You can take a guided tour of the house which the poet lived in for the last eight years of his life to find out more about his life and works. The Walt Whitman House is located at 330 Mickle Boulevard in Camden, and is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the pavilion, so it is easy to plan a visit to coincide with attending an event.
Distance: 0.6 miles
Nearby restaurants
If you want to grab some food before or after your event at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, there are some good restaurants in Camden close to the venue or you can explore the endless eateries over the water in Philly. While Philadelphia is famous for the Philly cheesesteak, you’ll find plenty of other types of cuisine to choose from.
Donkey’s Place
Don’t be put off by the unusual name, this Camden bar and restaurant is a local favorite, serving traditional cheesesteaks with local craft beers and a range of other beverages. Donkey’s Place is 2 miles from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. But with the likes of the New York Times naming Donkey’s Place in their top 10 for best sandwiches in America, it’s definitely worth giving this place a try while in the area.
Spasso Italian Grill
For authentic Italian cuisine, Spasso Italian Grill on S Front St, Old City is one of the best around. Serving traditional dishes from their open kitchen, the menu includes New York strip steak, grilled jumbo prawn, and pasta classics such as rigatoni meatballs, linguine carbonara, and ravioli. Prices are fairly reasonable for Philadelphia, and you can often get a midweek deal for 3-course dinners.
Kalaya
Thai restaurant Kalaya in Fishtown on West Palmer Street was named in Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants in Philadelphia, as well as Timeout’s Top 20 Best Restaurants in Philly. They were also awarded a Best Chef Mid-Atlantic James Beard Award, so this is a highly acclaimed restaurant.
If you enjoy Thai cooking and dishes such as lamb massaman curry or seafood stir fry then Kalaya shouldn’t disappoint, although slightly pricier than some alternative Thai restaurants in Philly.
Moshulu
For a unique dining experience, hop aboard the Moshulu restaurant, situated within a Tall Ship on the Delaware River. The ship is not just famous for its culinary offerings, it has also featured in Rocky and The Godfather Part II movies. The menu includes dishes like Lobster pot pie, Swordfish, and the legendary ‘Admiral’s Plateau’ which is a seafood medley of oysters, chilled shrimp, and tuna tartare.