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PATCO makes travel to the Camden Waterfront easy! Open 24 hours a day, PATCO’s City Hall station at 5th & Market Streets is a short walk from the Waterfront. Or hop aboard the River LINE at PATCO’s Broadway (West) stop. Regional travel is easy too! PATCO and NJ Transit’s River LINE offer convenient connections at the Broadway (West), Walter Rand Transportation Center. Enjoy the many attractions along the River LINE (www.riverline.com), or take the PATCO connection to zip west to Center City Philadelphia or east to South Jersey shopping and the Atlantic City Rail Line.

ADVENTURE AQUARIUM - on the Camden Waterfront. With nearly 200,000 square feet of sea life and wildlife, visitors are in for an adventure as they explore a state-of-the-art West African River featuring hippopotamuses, free-flying birds and crocodiles; surround themselves with sharks in a 40-foot walk-through tunnel; experience the wonders of the Deep Sea in the Jules Verne Gallery and have the opportunity to "swim with the sharks." Information: (856) 365-3300 or www.adventureaquarium.com.

BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY - on the Camden Waterfront. Tours of the highly-decorated naval vessel run seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. thereafter. Information: (856) 966-1652 or www.battleshipnewjersey.org.

HADDONFIELD SYMPHONY - at the Walter Gordon Theater at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts. The Symphony presents a five concert season Oct.-May. Information: (856) 429-1880 or www.haddonfield-symphony.org.

RIVERSHARKS - Minor league baseball’s best seats can be found at Campbell’s Field. Ride PATCO to City Hall Station. Show your PATCO ticket for a $3 discount on upper box seats! Sep. 1-3, Road Warriors; Sept. 5-7, Atlantic City; Sept. 8-9, Lancaster; Sept. 15-16, Road Warriors; Sept. 17, Road Warriors. Home games start at 1:05 or 7:05 p.m. Information: (856) 963-2600 or www.riversharks.com.

TWEETER CENTER - on the waterfront adjacent to the Adventure Aquarium. Take PATCO to the Broadway station and catch NJ Transit’s River LINE for a quick hop to the music. Information: (856) 336-2000 or www.tweetercenter.com.

COLLINGSWOOD - Walk from the PATCO station to restaurants, galleries and superb shopping. Visit the Collingswood Farmers Market every Saturday through November 18 (8 a.m.-noon). Book Oct. 7-10 for the Collingswood Book Festival (check www.collingswood bookfestival.com for a schedule of events). It’s Cruise Night every third Thursday, 6-9 p.m. (through October 19) when Haddon Avenue comes alive with the sounds, speed and style of the region’s hottest antique, classic and custom cars and motorcycles. Collingswood’s Second Saturday offers an evening of art, music, food and festivities the 2nd Saturday of each month, 6-9 p.m. Information: 1-866-BE-IN-COLLS or www.collingswood.com.

HADDON TOWNSHIP - Stroll Haddon Avenue, just a block from PATCO’s Westmont station, to see all of the specialty shops and restaurants the town has to offer. Information: (609) 828-9000 or www.htbp.org.

HADDONFIELD - Just a short PATCO ride from Philadelphia, Haddonfield is a charming town, lovingly preserved, with a strong history dating back to 1682. Window shop down colonial Kings Highway or wander down the side streets and discover quaint restaurants and stores offering one of a kind gifts, antiques, art, crafts and clothing. September 16, Antique Auto Show. October 14, Fall Festival. Information: (856) 216-7253 or www.haddonfieldnj.org.

CHERRY HILL OPEN AIRE MARKET - Get Away for the Day every Sunday at PATCO’s Woodcrest Station from 8 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - featuring shopping, food and fun. Information: (609) 828-0908 or www.openairemarket.com.

 
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