Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Camden, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.5 km
Ascend 34 m
Descend 42 m

Experience Camden in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Camden

Sight 1: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Cathedral located in Camden County, New Jersey. It is the seat of the Diocese of Camden, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Built in 1864, it was officially designated as a cathedral in 1937.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Camden, New Jersey) (EN)

695 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Walt Whitman House

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The Walt Whitman House is a historic building in Camden, New Jersey, United States, which was the last residence of American poet Walt Whitman, in his declining years before his death. It is located at 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, known as Mickle St. during Whitman's time there.

Wikipedia: Walt Whitman House (EN), Website

744 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

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The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheatre and indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia.

Wikipedia: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (EN), Website

637 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: USS New Jersey

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USS New Jersey

USS New Jersey (BB-62) is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the U.S. 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 used to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War.

Wikipedia: USS New Jersey (BB-62) (EN), Website

1375 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 5: Carnegie Library

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The Camden Free Public Library Main Building is the first former main library of the Camden, New Jersey public library system. Designed by Herbert D. Hale and Henry G. Morse, the building was constructed with a grant from the Carnegie Corporation and opened in 1905. It closed in 1986 with the relocation of the library's main branch to the former South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction Company Office Building. In 1992, the building was placed on the state and national registers of historic places. The building has fallen into state of serious disrepair. In 2003, funding was found for its stabilization, with the hope that it would be preserved and re-used.

Wikipedia: Camden Free Public Library Main Building (EN)

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