USS New Jersey, Camden

Name: USS New Jersey
Address: 100 Clinton St, Camden, 08103, United States
Telephone: +1 856-966-1652

#1 among attractions in Camden

Top attraction, History museum, Historical place, Ship, More...

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Facts and practical information

USS New Jersey is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the US state of New Jersey. She was often referred to fondly as "Big J". New Jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed Iowa-class battleships, and was the only US battleship providing gunfire support during the Vietnam War. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°56'21"N, 75°7'59"W

Address

100 Clinton StCamden 08103 United States

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+1 856-966-1652

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USS New Jersey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Seaport Museum, Campbell's Field, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Theatre of Living Arts.

0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Nestled along the Delaware River, the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia is a cultural beacon that celebrates the maritime heritage of the city and the region. Established to preserve and interpret the port's history, the museum offers a dynamic experience...
0.8 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Campbell's Field, Camden
21 min walk • Campbell's Field was a 6,425-seat baseball park in Camden, New Jersey, United States that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 11, 2001.
~400 ftNE
Museum, Boat or ferry, History museum
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden
2 min walk • The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is located at 62 Battleship Place, Camden, New Jersey, United States. This museum ship preserves and displays USS New Jersey, the most decorated battleship to have served in the U.S.
0.8 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
22 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
0.5 miNW
Ship, Boat or ferry, Museum
USS Olympia, Philadelphia
14 min walk • USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service in the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. This vessel became famous as the flagship of Commodore George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War in 1898.
1.3 miNW
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
33 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
0.5 miNW
Ship, Event space
Moshulu, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Moshulu is a four-masted steel barque, built as Kurt by William Hamilton and Company at Port Glasgow in Scotland in 1904. The largest remaining original windjammer, she is currently a floating restaurant docked in Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, adjacent to the museum ships USS Olympia and USS Becuna.
1 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
27 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~1050 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Music venue
BB&T Pavilion, Camden
6 min walk • The Waterfront Music Pavilion, formerly known as BB&T Pavilion, Susquehanna Bank Center, Tweeter Center, and Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre, is an outdoor amphitheater/indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey, located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia.
0.6 miNW
Harbor
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Penn's Landing is a waterfront area of Center City Philadelphia along the Delaware River. Its name commemorates the landing of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania in 1682. The actual landing site is farther south in Chester, Pennsylvania. The city of Philadelphia purchased the right to use the name.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
31 min walk • The Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the first theater in the United States built by entrepreneurs solely as a venue for paying audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is USS New Jersey open?

USS New Jersey is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to USS New Jersey?

Nearby attractions include Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden (2 min walk), BB&T Pavilion, Camden (6 min walk), Wiggins Waterfront Park & Marina, Camden (6 min walk), Camden Children's Garden, Camden (11 min walk).

How to get to USS New Jersey by public transport?

The nearest stations to USS New Jersey:

Light rail

Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (7 min walk)
Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (13 min walk)

Metro

Broadway • Lines: Patco (20 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Patco (20 min walk)

Bus

Walter Rand Transportation Center (21 min walk)
Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (28 min walk)