Discover Camden

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMDEN

Learn more about the history of the city of Camden and Camden County, as well as the city's recent census data.

Visit the Camden tourism webpage for some of the city's main attractions, with additional ideas from Trip Advisor.

Read about the $100 million that will be invested in Camden parks and trails by 2025.

Visit the historic Johnson Park, just 1 block from the conference venue. Learn more about the park's history and its famed sculptures.

WHERE TO EAT...SOME OPTIONS

In addition to the nearby locations below, there are a variety of small eateries and fast food options along Market Street and adjacent streets.

Breakfast

  • The Water Street Grill restaurant on the main floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront hotel serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Lunch

  • Camden Lunchbox (520 Market Street) serves smoothies, soups, salads, and sides...highly recommended by one of our FCHS colleagues! 7 min walk from the conference venue. Menu

  • Latin American Pollo on Grill (515 Market Street) serves soups, salads, and various Latin American dishes. 7 min walk from the conference venue. Menu

  • Camden Arts Yard (317 Market Street) serves lunch and happy hour. Learn more about this little beer garden that is bringing the arts and new life to a former vacant lot. 4 min walk from the conference venue. Menu

  • Victor's Pub (1 Market Street, Suite 103) serves lunch, dinner and drinks. 5 min walk from hotel, 7 min walk from conference venue. Menu

  • The Water Street Grill restaurant on the main floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront hotel serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

  • Corinne's Place (1254 Haddon Avenue), a family-owned restaurant serving up soul food for more than 30 years. 2022 Winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, this local eatery serves lunch, early dinner and desserts. 7 minute drive/ride share from the conference venue. Menu

  • Donkey's Place (1223 Haddon Avenue), home of Camden's legendary cheesesteak. As Anthony Bourdain said after sampling it, "The best cheese steak in the area might well come from New Jersey." 7 minute drive/ride share from conference venue. Menu

Early Dinner/Dinner (check closing times)

  • Victor's Pub (1 Market Street, Suite 103) serves lunch, dinner and drinks. 5 min walk from hotel, 7 min walk from conference venue. Menu

  • The Water Street Grill restaurant on the main floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront hotel serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

  • Latin American Pollo on Grill (515 Market Street) serves soups, salads, and various Latin American dishes. 7 min walk from the conference venue. Menu

  • Corinne's Place (1254 Haddon Avenue), a family-owned restaurant serving up soul food for more than 30 years. 2022 Winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, this local eatery serves lunch, early dinner and desserts. 7 minute drive/ride share from the conference venue. Menu

  • Yelp suggestions

Happy Hour/Drinks

  • Victor's Pub (1 Market Street, Suite 103) serves lunch, dinner and drinks. 5 min walk from hotel, 7 min walk from conference venue. Menu

  • Camden Arts Yard (317 Market Street) serves lunch and happy hour. Learn more about this little beer garden that is bringing the arts and new life to a former vacant lot. 4 min walk from the conference venue. Menu

  • The Water Street Grill restaurant on the main floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront hotel serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.