Is this a safe place to stay for the camden shows?

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satansbedbugs
satansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,413
edited May 2008 in The Porch
I have found a cheap safehouse to stay for the two camden shows. Could some locals please tell me if this is an OK place to crash? I couldnt believe the rate that I got . Its practically a " steal ". I can finally cross camden, NJ off of my " places to visit " list. Any info would be greatlt appreciated.



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  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,172
    I need to recoup my tour costs...you can crash at my house, $50 a night. Only catch is my dog will keep you up all night
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    you should stay with the german dude in harlem for the msg shows... that sounds like a good time!
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    I can't access the link, what and where exactly is it?
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • jwillmo
    jwillmo Posts: 471
    I have found a cheap safehouse to stay for the two camden shows. Could some locals please tell me if this is an OK place to crash? I couldnt believe the rate that I got . Its practically a " steal ". I can finally cross camden, NJ off of my " places to visit " list. Any info would be greatlt appreciated.

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    Who the hell has Camden, NJ on their "places to visit" list? And this is coming from someone who made the trip to Camden in 2006 to see PJ.

    What other cities are on there? East St Louis? West Memphis?
  • I live in North Jersey, however I have never been in downtown Camden and will not be attending (could only score Hartford Tix). I hear that anything along the waterfront where the ballpark and arena are located is okay. Camden overall is a high-crime area and was the murder capital of the state for a few years running, while Newark and Trenton were close behind. Not trying to scare you, but I would try to keep it close to the venue and not wander too far from the venue/hotel.

    A trip across the water to philly and the "Old-Town" section would be good if you were looking for a nice resturant or bar/club before or after the show(s)

    P.S. Again, I'm from Jersey but PJ is probably the only reason that I would even think of visiting Camden for.
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  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    To be honest with you, I'm not familiar with any hotels near the venue. My suggestion would be to stay at one of the hotels a few miles outside Camden in Deptford, NJ. It's right up the road to the venue from the hotel.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • I'm looking for a place to stay for the Camden shows myself. I like to be somewhat close to the venue but also somewhere clean and safe. Suggestions anyone?
  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,172
    try hotels in Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, Marlton etc. all within a few minutes of Camden and MUCH safer
  • MrsOakley
    MrsOakley Posts: 181
    I'm looking for a place to stay for the Camden shows myself. I like to be somewhat close to the venue but also somewhere clean and safe. Suggestions anyone?


    I love the fact that PJ play Camden because they bring legitimate income and opportunity into the neighborhood, but Camden is, I'm sorry to say, a war zone -- those poor people have been victimized by the most outrageous corruption, even by Jersey standards, and the result is rampant crime and generational poverty on a (so-called) third world level.

    Try Cherry Hill for someplace to stay -- buses I believe run late, and I know the kids from Camden take the bus regularly to the Cherry Hill Mall, for work as well as for a couple of hours freedom and peace. Check NJ Transit's website to see how the buses run. What's always worked for me after a gig in a dodgy neighborhood is to get out IMMEDIATELY with the rest of the concertgoers, and hold the party for a better place. And if so many PJ fans are roadtripping to Camden, there should be a posse of you, and you should be OK.
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    MrsOakley wrote:
    I love the fact that PJ play Camden because they bring legitimate income and opportunity into the neighborhood, but Camden is, I'm sorry to say, a war zone -- those poor people have been victimized by the most outrageous corruption, even by Jersey standards, and the result is rampant crime and generational poverty on a (so-called) third world level.

    so its the governments fault they hang out all day, shoot each other, and destroy thewir own neighborhood?

    i think the blame can be a bit more equally distrubuted
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    here are some of the more reasonably priced hotels within 5 miles of the venue

    Red Carpet Inn - Brooklawn

    418 Route 130
    Brooklawn, NJ 08030
    856-456-4321
    Distance: 2.7 miles

    Econo Lodge

    301 S. Black Horse Pike
    Bellmawr, NJ 08031
    856-931-2800
    Distance: 4.3 miles

    Red Roof Inn

    217 South Black Horse Pike
    Bellmawr, NJ 08031
    856-931-1010
    Distance: 4.3 miles

    Super 8 - Bellmawr

    341 South Black Horse Pike
    Bellmawr, NJ 08031
    856-933-7800
    Distance: 4.3 miles
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • satansbedbugs
    satansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,413
    my2hands wrote:
    so its the governments fault they hang out all day, shoot each other, and destroy thewir own neighborhood?

    i think the blame can be a bit more equally distrubuted

    Yeah, what does the govt do to make these people cut school, sell crack, and impregnate their friends sisters?
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  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    You know what, stop right now

    every time this band plays this city I have to sit here and listen to you people slam Camden as if they were the only place in the world that had problems

    I happen to know a lot of good people from Camden and for you all to sit on your high horses and slam what you don't know is not right
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    I don't know what everyone is worked up about. Camden is a nice neighborhood. You just need to take in all the beautiful scenery when driving into the pavillion.
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  • swallowedwords
    swallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    I've been to Camden many a time, and I think I'd feel safer in Baghdad. Let's be honest, the government isn't responsible for what's happening there. The government is just a convenient excuse.
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    I've been to Camden many a time, and I think I'd feel safer in Baghdad. Let's be honest, the government isn't responsible for what's happening there. The government is just a convenient excuse.

    I feel like I am in an episode of "The Wire" everytime I go there.
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  • satansbedbugs
    satansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,413
    I don't know what everyone is worked up about. Camden is a nice neighborhood. You just need to take in all the beautiful scenery when driving into the pavillion.

    If camden is so nice, how come everybody that visits stays in philly? Camden is a dump!! Good tailgate, but scary gettin home.
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    If camden is so nice, how come everybody that visits stays in philly? Camden is a dump!! Good tailgate, but scary gettin home.

    Sarcasm- I grew up In Jersey, I feel safer in southeast DC than in Camden.
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  • satansbedbugs
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    Camden is Atlantic City without the casinos.
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  • satansbedbugs
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    my2hands wrote:
    you should stay with the german dude in harlem for the msg shows... that sounds like a good time!

    Im way ahead of you!!
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