Abington Township

“Where to find Halal food or a Halal restaurant in Abington Township, or perform Salat in a mosque in Abington Township?“ “Those are some of the questions Muslim travelers often ask when traveling to Abington Township.“ Abington Presby PA - 300px Abington is in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) | Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Introduction

Abington Township named one the 100 best communities to live in America according to Money Magazine is a township in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) | Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Just outside Philadelphia. Abington Township is one of Montgomery County’s oldest communities dating back to before 1700 and being incorporated in 1704. It is home to some of the county’s oldest transportation routes, industries and churches. Many of these older business and transportation centers were the forerunners of modern Abington. Today, Abington Township is a highly desirable residential area that contains a major shopping center, several small businesses and a few of Montgomery County's largest employers. With easy access to Philadelphia and such destinations as King of Prussia Mall, Sesame Place, Philadelphia Premium outlets, Abington is a great place to visit. == Get in ==

Travel by plane to Abington Township

Philadelphia International Airport (IATA Flight Code: PHL) - Just a thirty minutes drive with trains to and from the airport to Abington.

Travel by train to Abington Township

SEPTA - Northeast regional rail is an easy way to access Abington with many train stations throughout the town. Buses from the city of Philadelphia travel in and around Abington as well

===Travel by vehicle to Abington Township=== You can reach Abington by vehicle by route 611 or the Pennsylvania turnpike exiting at Willow Grove/Abington.

What to See

Alverthorpe Manor Art Museum This small non profit community art center is a contemporary art museum located in the heart of Abington. In its historic, 27-acre campus in suburban Philadelphia, Abington Art Center is dedicated to providing opportunities for its many audiences to experience, appreciate and participate in the arts at whatever level they choose. From preschool to lifelong learners, casual observers to art enthusiasts, AAC engages visitors, artists and students with its sculpture park and gallery exhibitions of today’s artists, studio art classes and public programs.
Bryn Athen Gothic Church - The Episcopal seat of the General Church of the New Occupied Jerusalem, an international Swedenborgian Church. The cathedral is well known for its stained glass collection and for its unusual architecture. It was built in the early 20th century, following the Gothic revivalist emergence.== What to do in Abington Township ==
Keswick Theater Catch a show or concert at the Keswick Theater. Nationally recognized by audiences and performing artists as the most comfortable, friendly, acoustically-perfect listening room in the Philadelphia area. It presents a broad range of internationally acclaimed performers geared to virtually every entertainment taste and interest housed right in Glenside.
Alverthorpe Park - Equipped with a golf course, mini golf course, children's pool, playground and fishing lake, outdoor picnic areas and bike trails Alverthorpe is the perfect place to take your family for and outdoor day of fun.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Willow Grove Park Mall 2500 Moreland Road ☎ +1 215 657-6000 Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM This shopping mall consists of over 130 stores on three floors and is anchored by Bloomingdale's, Sears, Primark, Macy's and Nordstrom Rack. The mall offers a food court and sit-down dining options including The Cheesecake Factory and TGI Friday's (Please do not support TGI Friday's as TGI Friday's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant). The mall has a carousel located on the third floor near the food court.==Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Abington Township==
Levis Hot Dogs 966 Old York Road Between the Library and The Fairway ☎ +1 215-572-1895 Opening Hours: 11am-5pm $ Hot Dogs and Sandwiches including home made South Philly roast beef and Beef. Iconic Champ Cherry soda. Formerly located in Philadelphia for almost 100 years. Original recipe all beef Hot Dogs and fishcake sandwiches.
The Kitchen Bar, on 611 about three miles from the Pennsylvania turnpike. Kitchen café is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night drinks. The huge menu includes everything from appetizers, sandwiches, salads and Pizzas to full course dinners of Meat, Chicken, fish and more. Kitchen Cafe provides a wholesome and delicious meal to satisfy any appetite at any meal.Kitchen café also features a brand new café and lounge with live entertainment every weekend. In addition and they offer a newly renovated private banquet room that will accommodate from 20 to 70 people for parties and meetings.
Ookaa - Authentic Hibachi-style Japanese cooking. Be sure to ask for the flaming volcano.
Stefano's Ristorante Italiano, Huntingdon Pike. This BYOB has authentic Italian food. It is owned and operated by three generations of the Terra Family and is in Huntingdon Valley. Over 60 years of experience in preserving the time-honored tradition of preparing superlative food with only the freshest and finest ingredients

Dessert

Sprinkles, in Elkins Park on Township line on the edge of Abington. This mom-and-pop ice cream parlor serves homemade ice cream.

Where to stay

Days Inn 245 Easton Road in nearby Horsham ☎ +1 215-674-2500 }}