Rowan University - About the Surrounding Area
The main campus of Rowan Univeristy is nestled in the historic New Jersey town
of Glassboro. Known for its rich heritage in glass manufacturing, Glassboro,
like its namesake, is home to approximately 20,000 permanent residents.
Rowan's location puts you 30 minutes away from Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly
Love. From hip South Street to historic Old City, Philly is easily accessible
by public
transportation or car.
Shop tax-free in Delaware, only 30 minutes away to the south, or stroll the
boardwalk in Atlantic City, just an hour from campus.
Glassboro features a multitude of restaurants
and entertainment options, all of which are within
walking distance from campus.
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Dining & Lodging
Glassboro and the immediate surrounding area feature a multitude of fine
and casual dining restaurants and hotels.
Local Restaurants
- Italian Affair Restaurant
Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 881-2121
- Red Lobster
1500 Almonesson Rd. Deptford, NJ
(856) 232-3849
- Old Country Buffet
1350 Hurffville Rd. Deptford, NJ
(856) 401-1200
- Friendly's Restaurant
1100 N. Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 589-2488
- Italian Bistro Restaurant
590 Delsea Dr. Sewell, NJ
(856) 589-8883
- Dairy Queen
600 Delsea Dr. Sewell, NJ
(856) 582-4800
- Olive Garden
1500 Almonesson Rd. Deptford, NJ
(856) 232-6332
- Ground Round
395 N Almonesson Rd. Deptford, NJ
(856) 848-0121
- Pizza Hut
State Highway 47 & Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 582-3440
- PB's Dinner
500 N. Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 881-1579
- Five Points Diner
Rt. 47(Delsea Dr.) Deptford, NJ
(856) 228-5166
- Papa Johns Pizza
698 N. Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 863-8383
(You can use your Rowan ID at this location.)
- Golden Dragon Chinese Buffet
Double Tree Shopping Center, Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 881-6612
(You can use your Rowan ID at this location.)
- Peking Buffet Chinese
Delsea Dr. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 881-4055
- Number 1 Kitchen Chinese Resturant
38 E. High St. Glassboro, NJ
(856) 863-8282
Local Hotels
Deptford, NJ
Hotel Search
- Park Inn International
Williamstown
856.2628400
- Fairfield Inn
Deptford
856.686.9050
- Residence Inn
Deptford
856.686.9188
- Best Western
Thorofare
856.848.4111
- Days Inn
Brooklawn
856.456.6688
- Holiday Inn
Bridgeport
856.467.3322
- Hampton Inn
Bridgeport
856.467.6200
Entertainment
You are never far from the finest shows, museums and sporting events when in
the Delaware Valley. The Glassboro Campus of Rowan University is within driving
distance of some of the East Coast's most popular entertainment and sporting
venues. The following are just a few:
Athletics
Rowan University Athletics hosts a variety of sporting events year-round. The
Rowan University calendar
of events is your source for all the games. Goto: http://www.rowan.edu/sports
Professional Football, Baksketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & Indoor
Lacrosse
Museums
- Heritage
Glass Museum - Glassboro, NJ
- Philadelphia Museum of Art -
Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Museum of Art--in partnership with the city, the region,
and art museums around the globe--seeks to preserve, enhance, interpret, and
extend the reach of its great collections in particular, and the visual arts
in general, to an increasing and increasingly diverse audience as a source
of delight, illumination, and lifelong learning.
Performing Arts
- Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, located in Elmer, NJ, is less than
twenty minutes away from Glassboro and features a wide variety of music and
cultural festivals throughout the year.
http://www.appelfarm.org
- The Tweeter Center, located on Camden's waterfront, is twenty
minutes away by car heading north on Rt. 55.
http://tweetercenter.com
- The First Union Center, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is
approximately 30 minutes away by car, heading North on Rt. 55 and eventually
South on I-95.
http://www.comcast-spectacor.com/
Special Attractions
- The Philadelphia Zoo, located in West Philadelphia, is only a thirty
to forty minute drive from Rowan.
http://www.phillyzoo.org
- The New Jersey State Aquarium, located on Camden's waterfront, is
only a twenty-minute drive.
http://www.njaquarium.org
Movie Theatres
- Moviefone.com
- Movie times, Reviews and purchase tickets online.
- Yahoo! Movies will provide you with
information on movies and show times for nearby theatres such as AMC and General
Cinema in Deptford.
Area Theatres
- Atco Multiplex,
Routes 30 and 73, Atco.
856.786.5500
- Cross Keys 12
Black Horse Pike, Washington Township.
856.728.2500
- Deptford 8 (AMC)
Clements Bridge Road, Deptford.
856.848.2400
- Deptford Mall 6 (GCC)
Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
856.845.8184
- Echelon Mall
Burnt Mill Road, Voorhees.
856.770.0710
- Cherry Hill (Loews)
Route 38 and Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill.
856.486.1722
- Washington Township 14 (UA)
Route 555 and Tuckahoe Road, Washington Township.
856262.9300
- The Ritz Theatres show
independent & foreign films.
Voorhees, NJ (about 45 min away)
Philadelphia, PA
Bowling & Skating Rinks
Bowling
- Brunswick Zone Glassboro
North Delsea Dr. & Main Glassboro
856.881.1011
- Brunswick Crosskeys
100 American Blvd.Turnersville
856.629.2422
Skating
- Skaters Choice
- Family skating center
150 Hollydell Dr - Washington Twp. NJ
856.582.1600
- Franklin Skating Center
Delsea Dr., Franklinville
856.694.0600
- Deptford Skating Center
510 Deptford Ave., Deptford
856.845.7353
Shopping Malls
- Cherry Hill Mall
Cherry Hill located 30 minutes from campus on Rt. 38
- Deptford Mall
Located 12 minutes away. Rt. 55 exit 58
- Glassboro Shopping Centers
Two minutes from campus on Route 47 (Delsea Drive), Glassboro, NJ
Shops include:
- Acme
- ShopRite
- Radio Shack
- Dry Cleaners
- Joyce Leslie
- Deb (Clothing)
- K-Mart
- Party City
- BlockBuster Video
- Hollywood Video
News
Newspapers
Television & Radio
Online Media
Radio Stations
Useful Links
Glassboro, NJ & and the Surrounding Area
South Jersey
Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore
- Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Attraction, Casino's, hotels, events
- Casinos Guide - Casino
Events, packages for visitors.
- Virtual New Jersey Shore -
vacation rentals, tours, events at the shore counties
- New Jersey Shore Guide - Cruises,
Hotels/Resturants, Beaches, Amusements
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- http://www.phillyvisitor.com
This site provides an endless guide to various places to visit, activities,
and good times to be had in Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in the US.
There is also a schedule for buses that travel several times a day to and
from the city from Glassboro.
- Philly.com - News, business,
sports
- GoPhilly.com - Vacation guide, Tourist
info
Delaware
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