Andover (Massachusetts)

Andover is based in Massachusetts, situated at the crossroads of I-495 and I-93 in the heart of the Merrimack Valley. Andover is bordered by Dracut, Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Tewksbury and Wilmington.

Travel to Andover (Massachusetts)

The closest major airports to Andover are Boston's Logan International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BOS) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (IATA Flight Code: MHT)] in New Hampshire. Nearby Lawrence Municipal Airport does not serve major carriers.

Transportation in Andover (Massachusetts)

• Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) runs buses daily throughout the Merrimack Valley as well as a limited number of morning routes into Boston with afternoon returns from Boston.
• Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) operates the Commuter Rail with stops in Andover ( 17 Railroad Street, Andover) and Ballardvale ( 195 Andover Street, Andover). Trains run outbound to Haverhill with stops in Lawrence and Bradford and inbound to Boston with stops in North Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Greenwood, Melrose Highlands, Cedar Park, Wyoming Hill and Malden. Transfer at the Malden stop to access the Orange Line's Malden Center subway stop.
• Flightline runs shuttle vans to Logan and MHT airports.

What to See

• Addison Gallery of American Art 180 Main Street - at Phillips Academy ☎ +1 978 749 4000
• Andover Historical Society 97 Main Street
• Robert S. Peabody Museum 175 Main Street 42.6477,-71.1353 ☎ +1 978-749-4490 Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology Repository of Native American archaeology founded in 1901.

• Also and the headstone and final resting place of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin and is located in ?page=gr&GRid=992 Academy Cemetery.

Muslim Travel Tips

Andover features many walking trails, spanning roughly 1,100 acres of reservation land maintained by AVIS, one of the oldest conservation societies in the United States. Additionally and the Andover Bird Sanctuary, officially titled the Moncrieff Cochran Sanctuary, features pathways lined with several rhododendron species, mountain laurel, white pines, hemlocks, larch, oaks and hickories.

• J. Everett Collins Center For the Performing Arts - 100 Shawsheen Road - Attached to Andover High School An auditorium where groups of all ages sing, dance, act and more. Local schools hold plays and performances here, as well as anyone willing to rent the space out for personal use. Past performers include Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls and Sesame Street Live.

• Andover Country Club - 60 Canterbury Street - The Andover Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course. This medium-length layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for golfers of all skill levels.

• Harold Parker State Forest - Lorraine Park - 133 Jenkins Road - Opening Hours: Late May - Early September A campground containing 89 campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill. No electric or water hookups are available, however the public bathrooms have hot water showers.

• Ward Reservation - Prospect Road 42.6405,-71.1120 - Opening Hours: 8am - dusk, year round Parking is $5 for non-members. The Solstice Stones are on top of Holt Hill and the highest spot in Essex County. There are 10 miles of trails, including a boardwalk that leads to Pine Hole Pond and a quaking bog.

• Penguin Park | Burnham Road - East of 133 and Route 28 Junction Family walking through fields to the Shawsheen River. Trail follows the shore of the river to the woods. Picnicking and a toddlers' playground is also located here.

• Andovers' Farmers Market 97 Main Street - Opening Hours: Late June to October, Saturdays 10AM–2PM An outdoor market, where you can purchase vegetables, baked goods and other crafted items on a weekly basis

• Andover Skatepark 80 Shawsheen Road - On the lot of West Middle School and Andover High School $8 per skater A town run facility that is run by the Andover Youth Services.

• Pomps Pond 147 Abbot Street - Part of the Recreation Park Complex ☎ +1 978 749-9423 The pond area contains a sunbathing area, recreational swimming, shaded picnic grounds, children's playground area, a volleyball net, boat rentals, bathrooms, showers and a concession stand. Red Cross certified swim lessons.

Shopping in Andover (Massachusetts)

• Andover Bookstore ☎ +1 978-475-0143 89R Main Street. A three-level cozy independent bookstore covering many genres of work. Sit on the couch by the fire in winter to warm yourself over your reading selection.

• Royal Jewelers - 58 Main Street - ☎ +1 978 475-3330 An independent retail jewelry store offering designer jewelry and Swiss timepieces.

• Learning Express - 32 Park Street - ☎ +1 978 474-0555 An educational toy store for kids of all ages. Has hands-on sample toys that children can play with while exploring the store.

• First Date Boutique - 1 Main Street Suite 203 - ☎ +1 978 247-8999 An upscale clothing store in the heart of downtown Andover, Massachusetts. Trendy clothes for girls of all ages. Casual and dressy attire can be found here.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Andover (Massachusetts)

While Andover and the surrounding area host a number of cafes and restaurants, including chains such as Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Bertucci's, Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) and the Ninety Nine and there are several dining locations that provide a more personal taste of the town.

• Depot House of Pizzas 53 Essex Street - Near the Andover train station serves Greek-style Pizzas and sandwiches.

• King's Subs & Pizzas KingSubsAndover 11 Bartlet Street - ☎ +1-978-470-1850
• Perfecto's Caffe 79 N. Main Street - Serves Coffee, muffins, bagels, salads, sandwiches and wraps.

• Shawsheen Luncheonette 3 Lowell Street - Opening Hours: Tue-Sun: 6am-2pm Employs countless high school students and serves breakfasts and lunches.

• Sweet Basil 209 N. Main Street - Is Andover's only (Thai) restaurant.

• Spinners Pizzas Parlor 195 Andover Street - Is a muslim-friendly restaurant offering the best in homemade, mouthwatering Pizzas and sub sandwiches.

• Salvatore's 34 Park Street 42.65705, -71.13912 ☎ +1 (978) 409-2445 Is a new Italian style casual restaurant, of which there are few branches.

• Casa Blanca - 10 Main Street - ☎ +1 978 289-4165 Opening Hours: Monday toThu,Sun 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm An authentic Mexican Restaurant in the heart of downtown Andover. Upstairs location allows clients to view Main Street from their table.

• The Chateau - 131 River Road - ☎ +1 978 687-2442 Opening Hours: Sunday: Open 11:30 AM Monday - Saturday Open 11:15 AM A family owned Italian restaurant featuring a variety of authentic Italian dishes. Famous for their fried raviolis

• Bertucci's - 90 Main Street - ☎ +1 978 470-3939 Famous for their Brick Oven Pizza. Features outdoor seating during Spring, Summer and Fall months on Main Street.

• Peking Garden of Andover - 36 Park Street - ☎ +1 978 749-9922 An eat-in or take-out Chinese, Polynesian and Mandarin food restaurant.

• Ninety-Nine - ☎ +1 978 475-8033 An American junkfood chain restaurant. Family friendly and also date-spot worthy. Food price varies depending on the meal between $12-$17. The café stays open later than the restaurant and serves 7 nights a week

• Andover Town Market - Town Market - 429 South Main Street, Andover, MA 42.6188,-71.1255 ☎ +1 978 409 2328 Opening Hours: Monday toSat: 7am-8pm Sun: 7am-6pm Offers fresh sandwiches, salads, ice cream and desserts plus prepared food to take home for dinner. It also has a market for fine foods, local items and a selection offruit cocktails, soft drinks and ciders.

• Perry's Plate 89-93 MAIN ST 42.65391,-71.13946 Located off Main Street in Andover Village Plaza. Park in the metered lot. - Opening Hours: 6:15am - 3pm Serves breakfast all-day and lunch starting at 11am. Opened in January 2017, taking over from the venerable Lantern Brunch.

Coffee

• Bruegger's Bagels Bakery 10 Main Street
• Felicia's Bakery Cafe 63 Park Street
• Dunkin' Donuts 309 Lowell Street
• Dunkin' Donuts 139 River Road
• Dunkin' Donuts 349 North Main Street
• Dunkin' Donuts 93 Main Street
• Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) 14 Main Street
• Ultimate Perk 96 Main Street -

Bars

Andover has a few watering holes:

• Glory 19 Essex Street
• Palmers Restaurant & Tavern 18 Elm Street
• Park Street Pub 40 Park Street -

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Ramadan in Andover (Massachusetts)

Ramadan 2025 in Andover (Massachusetts)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels are located instantly off I-93, a few miles from Main Street. Other nearby hotels are located in Tewksbury off I-495. The Andover Inn is the only hotel located downtown.

• Courtyard Boston Andover | 10 Campanelli Dr - ☎ +1 978 794-0700 +1 978 794-9558
• Residence Inn Boston Andover | 500 Minuteman Road - ☎ +1 978 683-0382 +1-866-449-7391 +1 978 683-0384
• SpringHill Suites Boston Andover | 550 Minuteman Road - ☎ +1 978 688-8200 +1 978 688-0078
• Staybridge Suites 4 Tech Drive - ☎ +1 978 686-2000
• Andover Inn 4 Chapel Ave 42.64925,-71.13343 ☎ +1 (978) 775-4900 +1-800-242-5903 Located on the campus of Phillips Andover Academy.Breakfast (and other meals) is served in their Samuel's restaurant.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Andover 4 Riverside Drive - ☎ +1 978 475-6000
• La Quinta Inn & Suites 131 River Road
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover | 123 Old River Road - ☎ +1 978-975-3600 Andover Hotel offering free wifi

Telecommunications in Andover (Massachusetts)

Andover's Memorial Hall Library provides free wireless internet access for equipped laptops. Otherwise, visitors can register to use one of the public library's desktop computers.

Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.), 14 Main Street, charges for wi-fi access on hourly, daily and monthly rates through their T-Mobile HotSpot.

• McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) 195 North MAIN ST - ☎ +1 (978) 475-9854 Opening Hours: 5am-11pm (drive-thru is open until 1am) The restaurant has free WiFi

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