Gateway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Adventure Aquarium
Discover the secrets of the world’s oceans and rivers while getting close to thousands of aquatic creatures at this riverside aquarium.
Battleship New Jersey
Take an in-depth journey through American naval history on a guided tour of this celebrated battleship, now decommissioned and providing naval history education.
Wiggins Park and Marina
On the banks of the Delaware River is a beautiful tree-lined park with a concert stage, picnic grounds and scenic waterfront promenade.
Walt Whitman House
This 19th-century house presents an insight into the fascinating life and revered works of the decorated American poet Walt Whitman.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Designed in the Gothic Revival-style, this 19th-century religious landmark is one of the most notable architectural highlights of Downtown Camden.
St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church
Find out about the history of Camden when you take a trip to St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Our pick of the best Gateway Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
We arrived at the hotel at 5 p.m., but our room still wasn't ready for check-in. They offered us a larger room, but only for an additional cost. The rooms and bathrooms are very small. Overall, it was disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The shower was a bit dirty. The room needed some better undusting.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
Great stay, very clean and courteous
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Outside of the nice woman that check us in not another staff member ever said hi, asked us how our stay was, and they all avoided eye contact all together. Even the server in their restaurant barely acknowledged us until it came time to give us the check. For sightseeing and historic buildings it ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lovely room and hotel. Housekeeping did not come. Arrived late afternoon and no one was available to help with luggage. Family loved the exercise/spa area. Room was quick for breakfast, food was good but I was not expecting it to come on a cart or tray, not bags
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was digusting.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
North Camden
When in North Camden, you can plan a visit to Rutgers - Camden Center for the Arts and Delaware River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waterfront South
While Waterfront South may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Battleship New Jersey and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
