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South Jersey Area Information

Discover places to live and explore in the South Jersey area

Where else in the country are you within two hours of sun-filled beaches, thrilling ski slopes, and the culture, history, and excitement of one of the largest cities in the United States? Both of our campuses in Stratford (in Camden County) and Sewell (in Gloucester County) are only 30 minutes from Philadelphia and a short drive to the Jersey Shore. South Jersey is also the heart of the Garden State and filled with farm stands and trails galore. Check out just a few of the adventures that await you in our area!

Living in South Jersey

Inside South Jersey

  • a variety of plates of food on a table

    Good Eats

    • South Jersey's top restaurants Visit >>
    • The Garden State's top farm-to-fork restaurants Visit >>
    • Delivery & takeout options near campus Visit >>
  • photo from inside the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum

    Things To Do

    • Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University Visit >>
    • Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium Visit >>
    • VisitSouthJersey.com ultimate guide Visit >>
    • Get to know the REAL Jersey Shore Visit >>
  • a paved path runs through a forest with a cabin on the side

    Outside in South Jersey

    • Hiking - South Jersey trail guide Visit >>
    • Washington Lake Park Visit >>
    • Gloucester County Equestrian Center Visit >>
  • a bright silver diner

    Uniquely Jersey

    • Weird NJ & best kept secrets Visit >>
    • North Jersey vs. South Jersey, Rowan edition Visit >>
    • Learn some of our South Jersey lingo Visit >>
    • The low-down about jug handles Visit >>

The Greater Philadelphia Area

Travel Information

 

Transportation

 

Accommodations

  • Holiday Inn Express - 121 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043; 856-346-4500 (Ask for Rowan-Virtua SOM rate)
  • SpringHill Suites Voorhees - 1031 Voorhees Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043; 856-782-2555 (Ask for Rowan-Virtua SOM rate)
  • Courtyard Marriott - Glassboro-Rowan University, 325 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ 08028; 856-881-0048