February 18–20, 2027 · Rutgers University–Camden
Stay nearby, find your way, and enjoy Camden. Tap a section below for hotels, travel details, places to eat, and accessibility information.
Campus map & directionsInteractive map · building addresses · printable map
Map destination: Campus Center, 326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102. Check the conference program for your session building and use designated visitor parking.
Please select Rutgers University–Camden, New Jersey when planning your journey. The campus is across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Building and room assignments will appear in the conference program.
326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102. Campus dining and guest services are located here.
300 North Fourth Street, Camden, NJ 08102. Home of the Black German and Adoption Studies special collection.
303 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102, at Third and Cooper Streets. Use the program’s building address for your final drop-off.
Rutgers visitor guide · Interactive Camden campus map · Download Rutgers’ Camden campus map (PDF) · Library floor maps
Hotels & places to stayFive options in Camden, Philadelphia & Cherry Hill
Camden: near campus. Philadelphia: more city options. Cherry Hill: plan to drive. Tap a hotel for details; compare room, parking and transportation costs.
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia1 Penn Street, Camden
A nearby Camden waterfront option. Walking may suit some visitors; check the route to your assigned building and allow for winter conditions. Water Street Grill is attached to the hotel.
Philadelphia Marriott Old CityOne Dock Street, Philadelphia
An Old City hotel option. Plan a car journey or a walk to a PATCO connection for the trip to Camden.
Penn’s View HotelFront & Market Streets, Philadelphia
An independent Old City hotel. Plan a car journey or a walk to a PATCO connection; check the walking distance before booking.
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia–Midtown1305 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
A Center City option near PATCO’s Locust Street corridor. Consider the 12/13th or 15/16th & Locust stations after checking your route and access needs.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill
A South Jersey option for visitors planning to drive or use a taxi/app ride to campus. Budget for daily transportation.
Before you reserve: Check cancellation terms, accessible room features, breakfast charges, parking fees, and any minimum stay. Confirm any shuttle directly with the hotel. No BGHRA hotel or airport shuttle is announced here.
On-campus accommodation: Rutgers offers guest and conference housing when space is available. Accommodation for our February conference has not been confirmed.
From Philadelphia airportDirect rides or SEPTA + PATCO
PHL is the most convenient major airport for this conference. Choose a direct car journey or a rail journey through Philadelphia. Allow extra time for baggage claim, transfers, traffic, and winter weather.
Taxi or app-based ride: direct to your hotel or campus
For a direct journey, give the driver your hotel address or the conference building address in Camden, New Jersey. PHL lists Zone 5 for taxis and Zone 7 for app-based rides; follow current signs after baggage claim. Ask the taxi dispatcher about the Camden fare before departure. Philadelphia’s advertised Center City flat fare applies to its defined Philadelphia zone; it does not cover Camden. App fares vary with demand and the journey.
PHL taxi, van-service and pickup information · Accessible airport ground transportation
Public transportation: Airport Line → Jefferson → PATCO → Camden
1. Board SEPTA’s Airport Line toward Center City Philadelphia and get off at Jefferson Station.
2. Leave Jefferson Station and walk east to the separate PATCO station at 8th & Market Streets. This involves a city-street transfer; PATCO is not inside the Airport Line station.
3. Take a New Jersey / Lindenwold-bound PATCO train to City Hall, Camden. Walk north toward Cooper Street and continue to your conference building. For a route requiring elevators, check current elevator status and the accessibility guidance below before choosing your Camden stop.
SEPTA and PATCO have separate fares. Check each operator’s current fare and payment guidance and your arrival-day schedule. For the return journey, reverse the route and board an Airport-bound SEPTA train. SEPTA schedules, trip planning and alerts · SEPTA fares · PATCO schedules, stations and fares
Trains & regional travelAmtrak · PATCO · River LINE · buses
Amtrak: Arrive at Philadelphia’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. Continue by taxi/app ride, or take SEPTA’s Market–Frankford Line (Metro L) east to 8th & Market and transfer to PATCO toward New Jersey. Amtrak
From Trenton and northern New Jersey: NJ TRANSIT’s River LINE connects Trenton with Camden. Use Cooper Street/Rutgers University for campus. Rutgers identifies the southbound stop at Third and Cooper Streets and the northbound stop at Second and Cooper Streets. Check service times for your return, especially for evening travel. NJ TRANSIT schedules and trip planner
Local buses: Walter Rand Transportation Center is a Camden bus and rail connection point. Rutgers’ rail, bus and airport directions explain the regional options. The RiverLink Ferry is seasonal; use the land-based options above for February planning.
Driving & parkingVisitor permits · designated lots · current rates
Use your conference building address for navigation. Conference-specific parking instructions will be posted here when available. Until then, use Rutgers’ current visitor permit rules and confirm that your permit is valid for the lot and hours you choose.
Rutgers’ central parking office currently lists visitor parking at C15 and C16 on weekdays, 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m., and C1, C2, C3 or C14 on weekends, 6 a.m.–midnight. Its current visitor rate is $5 plus tax for the first eight hours, with an additional $5 plus tax for each further eight hours, unless otherwise stated. Recheck these rules before traveling.
Current visitor permits, rates and designated lots · Rutgers parking help · Other visitor parking options
Eating on campusDining hall · coffee · food court · grab-and-go
The Campus Center is the principal campus dining hub. The current dining operator is Cooper Street Hospitality. Use its official locations and menus for current offerings. February 18–20 hours, particularly Saturday opening, still need confirmation.
Raptor Dining Hall
All-you-care-to-eat dining with international dishes, comfort food, pasta and other stations. Current published door prices: breakfast $9.35, lunch $13.50, dinner $15.60, plus tax. These are current reference prices, not guaranteed February conference prices.
Scarlet Food Court
Baba’s Pizza (New York-style pizza using certified halal ingredients), Scarlet Bread Company (salads and sandwiches), Under the Hood (burgers and grill food), and FoodLab (rotating food concepts). Individual outlets may have different hours.
Starbucks
Coffee, espresso drinks, tea, pastries, snacks and breakfast sandwiches. A convenient option for a coffee break when open.
Third Street Market
Snacks, drinks and grab-and-go meals. Check its opening hours before relying on it between sessions.
Can visitors pay without a student meal plan? The dining hall, food court, Starbucks and market list credit-card payment. The dining hall, food court and Starbucks also list Apple Pay; cash is listed at these four locations. Recheck payment options before your visit.
Dietary needs: Review menus and speak with dining staff about ingredients and preparation. For specific needs, consult the campus dining team and registered dietitian. Included conference meals and a way to submit dietary requests will be identified with registration details when finalized.
Nearby restaurantsCamden cafés & waterfront dining · Philadelphia options
Coffee, quick lunches and sit-down meals near campus. Tap a restaurant for details. Check walking directions and hours; reserve ahead for groups.
Nuanced Café225 Market Street
For coffee, pastries, sandwiches and lighter bites in a community-centered gallery café founded by Rosemari Hicks. A good daytime gathering option that centers Black and Brown voices. Currently lists weekday hours and Saturday service until 2:30 p.m.; confirm February hours.
Little Slice of New York120 North Third Street
For a casual lunch or takeout: pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta. A practical option near campus when the break allows time to leave the building.
Victor’s Pub1 Market Street
For a relaxed waterfront pub meal, including burgers and other American pub food. Consider for an informal dinner after sessions.
Water Street Grill1 Penn Street, attached to Hilton Garden Inn
For a sit-down waterfront breakfast, lunch or dinner. Especially convenient for guests staying at the Hilton. Current site lists service throughout the week; reserve for larger parties.
Quick food stops
7-Eleven — near campus330 Cooper Street, Camden
A convenient stop for coffee, drinks, snacks and grab-and-go food near the campus arrival point.
Wawa — Pennsauken5221 Marlton Pike / Route 70 · plan to drive
Coffee, hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, drinks and snacks. This off-campus option is suited to a stop by car when traveling to or from Camden.
Across the river: Philadelphia dining
These are options for an evening out or for visitors staying in Philadelphia. Allow travel time across the river; they are not campus lunch-break destinations.
Amada217–219 Chestnut Street, Old City
Spanish tapas and shared plates. Consider for a planned sit-down dinner; reservations are advisable.
Cuba Libre10 South Second Street, Old City
Cuban-inspired food in a lively setting. Reserve ahead and check dinner and nightlife hours when choosing a time.
Reading Terminal MarketCenter City, near Jefferson Station
A broad choice of food vendors for a daytime visit. Check individual vendor hours; this is mainly a daytime food stop rather than a late dinner option.
For a wider local list, explore Downtown Camden’s restaurant guide.
Cherry Hill dining & shoppingRoute 70 restaurants · surrounding area · Cherry Hill Mall
More choices for visitors staying in Cherry Hill or planning a meal after sessions. Plan to drive or use a taxi/app ride from campus. Route 70 is also called Marlton Pike. Check current hours, menus and reservations before setting out.
On and around Route 70
Ponzio’s Diner–Bakery–Bar7 West Route 70, Cherry Hill
A classic diner option for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a bakery for cakes, pastries and a sweet treat to take back to your hotel.
The Farm & Fisherman Tavern1442 Marlton Pike East / Route 70, Cherry Hill
Seasonal American tavern cooking with regional produce, sandwiches, burgers and dinner dishes. A sit-down option for an evening meal; reservations are available.
Norma’s Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine145 Barclay Shopping Center, off Route 70, Cherry Hill
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, including hummus, shawarma, kebabs, salads and plant-based choices. There is also a Middle Eastern grocery market.
IndeBlue Modern Indian65 Barclay Farms Shopping Center, off Route 70, Cherry Hill
Modern Indian cooking with brunch and dinner service. A BYOB option for a relaxed meal; check the current menu and discuss dietary needs with staff.
Han Dynasty404 Route 70, Cherry Hill
Chinese dining with Sichuan specialties. Ask about spice levels when ordering; contact the restaurant for reservations or larger groups.
Kaminski’s Sports Bar & Restaurant1424 Brace Road, Cherry Hill
A casual sports-bar option in the surrounding Cherry Hill area, serving roast beef, pub food and other American dishes. Expect a lively setting on game nights.
Cherry Hill Mall
Cherry Hill Mall — dining & shopping2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill · at Haddonfield Road
Combine shopping with a meal at the mall’s sit-down restaurants or food court. Options include Maggiano’s Little Italy, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s and Kooma. The mall is on Route 38; plan a separate car, taxi or app-based ride from campus or your hotel. Restaurant hours may differ from shopping hours.
Mall website & hours ↗ · Restaurant & store directory ↗ · Directions & parking ↗ · Driving directions ↗
Accessibility & assistanceStep-free journeys · parking · campus resources
When choosing a hotel or travel route, consider the full journey: station entrances, elevators, pavement, walking distance, luggage, and the entrance to your conference building. Contact BGHRA at info@bghra.org about conference access needs.
PATCO information about City Hall elevator access is inconsistent across its pages. Confirm your travel-day route and elevator availability with PATCO at (856) 772-6900 before traveling. Broadway/Walter Rand is an alternative to investigate when elevators are needed, with a longer onward journey to campus. PATCO accessibility · PATCO travel alerts and schedules · PHL accessible ground transportation
For accessible campus parking, consult Rutgers parking help in advance. Rutgers may require disability placard and identification information to arrange the appropriate permission.
Other campus resources: Campus Center information and hours · Guest services and amenities · Paul Robeson Library visitor information.