Attractions

Make the most of your stay at Economy Inn Bellmawr, conveniently located near top Philadelphia attractions and popular destinations in South Jersey. Our hotel puts you just minutes from historic landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, family favorites such as the Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium, and exciting entertainment at local concert venues. Whether you’re looking for fun things to do near Bellmawr, NJ, or planning to explore the best places to visit in Philadelphia, our local guide will help you experience it all.

Points of Interest

New Jersey

Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
Atlantic City is a quick 40 miles from the Econo Lodge on the Atlantic City Expressway. Along its famous 6-mile Boardwalk and around the marina, major casino hotels have created a lively entertainment corridor. For more information: atlanticcitynj.com.

    Adventure Aquarium, Camden
    (856-365-3300)
    1 Riverside Drive, Camden. Living landscapes and outdoor exhibits lead to the aquarium’s two-level interior, where visitors are astounded by the massive 760,000-gallon Open Ocean tank. For more information: adventureaquarium.com

    Battleship New Jersey
    (856-966-1652)
    100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ (Parking: 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ) America’s most decorated Battleship is now the area’s most exciting museum, open for tours, events, and overnight encampments. Exploring “BB62” is exploring history in a whole new way. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the ship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. For more information: battleshipnewjersey.org

    BB&T Pavilion
    BB&T Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater/indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey. The United States is located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia.

    Philadelphia Zoo
    (215-243-1100)
    Address: 34th Street and Girard Avenue, Fairmount Park.
    The Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount Park.

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The main museum building was completed in 1928™ on Fairmount, a hill located at the northwest end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Eakins Oval.

    Independence National Historical Park
    The Independence National Historical Park is a United States National Park in Philadelphia that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation’s founding history. Administered by the National Park Service, the 55-acre park comprises much of Philadelphia’s most-visited historic district. The park has been nicknamed “America’s most historic square mile because of its abundance of historic landmarks, and the park sites are located within the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

    Independence Hall
    (877-444-6777)
    Located on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Street in Philadelphia. The building is open year-round, though hours vary by season. Visitors are admitted free of charge by tour only, with tours beginning in the East Wing.

    Liberty Bell
    (877-444-6777)
    The Liberty Bell Center is located on Market Street between 5th and 6th Street. The building is open year-round, though hours may vary by season. The Liberty Bell Center offers video presentations and exhibits about the Liberty Bell, focusing on its origins and its modern-day role as an international icon of freedom.

    Live Events in Philly

    Some of the biggest names in music – The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, Christian McBride, and The War on Drugs, just to name a few – first got their start on Philadelphia stages, solidifying the city as a certifiable music hotbed.

    Philly’s music scene (spanning genres from rock to jazz to rap and beyond) continues to thrive at a variety of performance venues throughout the region that attract performers from near and far.

    Larger venues like Xfinity Mobile Arena showcase the world’s most famous musicians, while smaller spots like Union Transfer provide up-and-coming artists with intimate spaces to connect with both new and longtime fans. And come spring, summer, and fall, outdoor amphitheaters such as Fairmount Park’s The Mann Center and Dell Music Center open their gates, welcoming nationally renowned touring acts as well as annual festivals and events like The Roots Picnic.

    Whether you live in the area or are coming here specifically to catch a show, Philadelphia offers plenty of opportunities to see your favorite band or discover a new artist to add to the playlist.

    Below, find our comprehensive guide to the concert venues (both big and small) to catch the latest live music performances.

    Outdoor Venues and Arenas

    Concert Halls & Mid-Sized Venues