Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County (Pennsylvania) | Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mechanicsburg is eight miles west of Harrisburg and the town itself has a total area of 2.6 square miles of land.

Mechanicsburg Halal Explorer

On April 12, 1828 the borough was given the name Mechanicsburg after the increased settlement of Conestago Wagon mechanics to the area. Designated as a water station for the restocking of locomotives in the 1800s, railroads played a vital role in Mechanicsburg's development linking the town to the business and industry world. Grain and feed companies, lumber yards, and numerous factories were intentionally placed along these tracks to attract more business. During the 19th century an average of 25 trains chugged through the town daily carrying travelers, mail, newspapers, coal, and food. However, today only six trains travel through each day. This number did not used to be this high until Norfolk Southern gained more work on the local sub-line running through Mechanicsburg. Today Mechanicsburg is most well known for being the hometown of Shawn Abner, Del Beshore, Brett Michaels, Ricky Rockett, Karen Bill and home to Jubilee Day and the largest and longest-running-one-day street fair on the east coast. Mechanicsburg has had many nicknames throughout the years. It was first known to be called Drytown because of the intense droughts in the winters and summers, Pinchgut, which is a German term meaning a small town with very little people, and Staufferstown after Henry Stauffer who owned much of the land in the colonial time. The last nickname was Creekville because of the many creeks and small bodies of water located in Mechanicsburg.

Travel to Mechanicsburg

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Harrisburg International Airport is located roughly sixteen miles from the center of Mechanicsburg. The Multi-Modal Transportation Facility (MMTF) is a four story facility that provides services for all ground transportation including taxis, limos, rental cars, shuttles, and buses making it easy for travelers to get from point "A" to point "B". Philadelphia International Airport is only a two hour drive away and is sometimes more cost efficient to fly into for travelers coming farther distances.

By Rail

Harrisburg is home to the Harrisburg Amtrak Station. The Amtrak train moves at an average speed of 100 miles per hour and sells reasonably priced tickets. The train is cheap, timely, and an economical means of transportation. Located at 4th and Chestnut Street the station is a quick 8 miles to Mechanicsburg. Harrisburg is home to many taxi companies willing to drive the 8 miles into Mechanicsburg including Capital City Cab Services, American Taxi, Personal Driver Services, and AAA Alpine Taxicab Company.Averaging $10-$12.00 for a taxi ride into town these cab services are perfect to get a traveler to Mechanicsburg in a timely fashion.

By car

Being that Mechanicsburg connects into the Carlisle Pike, a major trucking road, many highways connect to the area which makes it easily accessible by car. Coming from the north take I-81 to Exit 3, Carlisle Pike. Coming from the east or south take I-83 exit 4, Mechanicsburg. Coming westbound take PA Route 581. The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 takes you to Mechanicsburg off the Harrisburg West exit.

Travel on a Bus in Mechanicsburg

• Wolf's Bus Lines Inc, State St, Mechanicsburg, PA +1 717 697-8569
• Rohrer Bus Service-Cumberland Valley 206 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA +1 717 766-9205
• Greyhound Bus]

Get Around

Taxi

• New Yellow Cab LLC +1 717 238-7252
• Keystone Cab Co. +1 717 234-4400
• Capital City Cab Services +1 717 939-6363
• AAA Moonlight Taxicab Co +1 717 243-4343

Italian Taxi

Limousines

• Henderson Limousine Services]
• Unique Limousine]

Car Rentals

• Hertz Rent-a-Car
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sensible Car Rental
• Avis Rent A Car
• Car Rentals from Budget

What to See

Art & Theatre

• Art Center Schools and Galleries- 18 Artcraft Drive Mechanicsburg PA 17050
• Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg- 915 South York St. Mechanicsburg PA 17055
• Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse - Only a fifteen minutes drive from downtown Mechanicsburg. There are always a few great shows playing at a time and the dining is wonderful. This would be a great place for a date or a nice family outing.

• Oyster Mill Playhouse
• 2nd Floor Gallery- located on South Market Street in downtown Mechanicsburg. This particular gallery is very upscale and deals with investments.
• William Ris Gallery - located only 5 minutes outside of Mechanicsburg in Camp Hill, PA. This gallery specifies in traditional and contemporary regional/national art.

History

• Mechanicsburg is rich in history with easy access to the historical sites throughout town. The town played a large part in the Civil War and it is considered the most northern exchange by Confederate and Yankee troops. The Frankenberger Tavern and the oldest building still standing in town, is found on 217 East Main Street. The museum was originally owned by George Frankeberger who built the log home in 1801 as a hotel for travelers. George was later murdered in his home and to this day the tavern is rumored to be haunted. The Stationmaster's House was built in 1866 by The Cumberland Valley Railroad for the station master and his wife. Found on 4 Strawberry Alley and the home is now restored and furnished with antiques and reproductions from the period to portray a middle-class household during the 19th century. The Passenger Station found on 2 Strawberry Alley, is a historical train station built in 1831 connecting to the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Now the station is home to the Mechanicsburg Museum Association.
• Occupation of Mechanicsburg Story Stop- located on East Main and South Market Streets. This marks the importance Mechanicsburg played in the Civil War.
• Bowmansdale Stone Covered Bridge- this was built in Bowmansdale, Pennsylvania and was later relocated by Messiah students onto their campus.
• every year on New Year's Eve, Mechanicsburg drops a wrench to remember all of the mechanics that used to work in the town supporting the workers in Harrisburg and Carlisle.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mechanicsburg

• If you happen to travel to Mechanicsburg the second week in June the famous Jubilee Day street fair runs all day long. Rain or shine Market Street is annually shut down for the longest street fair on the east coast. Food, games, crafts and rides fill the town roads giving everyone a little taste of Mechanicsburg culture.
• The large Conodoguinet Creek runs right through the borough. During the warmer spring and summer months the Conodoquinet is a perfect spot to spend a day fishing, tubing, and kayaking with endless places along the water to enter and exit
• The Yellow Breeches Creek is also only a few minutes from downtown. On McCormick Drive in Mechanicsburg you will find a quaint little road along the creek where many gather for family activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing, and picniking.
• Mechanicsburg is only a short trip away to the larger Susquehanna River. Here you can go boating, fishing, or enjoy a tour of the river on the Pride of the Susquehanna.
• If you want to enjoy a leisurely day out on the golf course Mechanicsburg is home to two different courses: Armitage Golf Club located on 800 Orrs Bridge Road and Rich Valley Golf on 227 Rich Valley Rd.

• Liberty Forge - Features a driving range, golf course, and an event center.

• Paulus Farm Market on 1216 S. York St.

• Ashcombe's - Features great farms and greenhouses. This particular atrraction features goods and also has a place for events.

• The Climbnasium - Full service indoor and outdoor climbing facility located in a beautiful historic building.

• Finkenbinder Park on the Corner of Arch and Green Streets and Center Plaza Park W. Lisburn Road in Center Plaza Development are two parks with full playgrounds.
• Downtown Dancing on 19 E. Main St.
• If you enjoy bowling Trindle Bowl is located at 4695 Trindle Road and ABC West Bowling is located at 6454 Carlisle Pike.
• Relax and spend a day getting pampered at Sass Salon & Day Spa 4931 Carlisle Pike or Changes Salon and Day Spa 5121 E. Trindle Road.
• A brand new Flagship Cinema in summer '09 in Hampden township. The movie theatre features, Digital 3D, Stadium Seating, Low-Res Shaker Seats and Free Soda Refills.

Sky Zone Harrisburg GPS 40.2370,-76.9813 - located in Mechanicsburg

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mechanicsburg

• The town of Mechanicsburg is aligned with unique, one-of-a-kind stores including antiques, boutiques, sport stores and craft shops. The best shopping is found along Market Street.
• Veronique's Antiques- European and American Antiques, metal refinishing, plating, porcelain repair, and glass grinding. This small antique shop is located right in downtown Mechanicsburg
• Sweet Rememberances- a "one stop herb shop" located right in the heard of Downtown Mechanicsburg. Run by an older woman who is very nice and helpful and the store smells wonderful. Herbs are not the only thing sold there and there are also smaller gifts.
• If you are into the sport of racing you would enjoy Williams Grove Speedway which holds sprint vehicle races every weekend.
• Also in Mechanicsburg is the 84p Acre Naval Support Activity Base.
• Haar's Drive- In Theatre Flea Market- located about ten minutes outside of Mechanicsburg, this is one of the last standing drive- in movie theaters in this area. Flea markets are also held there on the weekends.

• Carlisle Sports Emporium - Great for the kids and only a short 15 minutes drive from Mechanicsburg. This attraction features an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, baseball, and mini-golf.

• The Silver Spring plaza right off the Carlisle Pike is home to some great shopping including stores such as Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Ulta, Pets Unlimited, and Dress Barn.
• Camp Hill Shopping Center right off of US-15- includes Panera Bread, Barnes and Nobles, Giant, Pier 1 Imports, Hallmark, and BosCovs.

Halal Food

In and out of town, Mechanicsburg has an endless variety of restaurants from small diners to commercial franchises.

In Town Dining Located on 398 N. York Street Grandpa's Growler Restaurant and Cafe has a great home-like atmosphere. With reasonably priced food and an assortment of organic juice you can't go wrong!

• The Colony House - 125 West Main Street - A low key, laid back diner. A perfect spot for Sunday morning breakfast.

• If you are looking for something quick and simple Subway is located on 20 West Main Street and Domino's is located on 2 West Allen Street.
• Sal's Pizzas located on 304North York Street is hands down home to the best pizza around. If you're in the mood for Pizzas, hoagies, or Burgers Sal's will be sure to please.
• Josie's German Delicatessan is a great German delicatessan with great reviews. Even though it is not a full service restaurant they still make warm food and prepare all their dishes with authentic German ingredients. Josie is known for her organic juice and bratwurst and lentil soup.
• Diener's is known to have the best breakfast in town. It is located conveniently on Market Street and is very small and family oriented.
• Just outside of town is The Peppermill Restaurant. Many believe they have the best homestyle cooking in town.

• The Derry Church Artisan Chocolates - Is located in the nationside and has a expensive French cuisine of fine Chocolates.

• Juice and Java Cafe
• Tokyo Diner
• Rakestraws- a historic ice cream shop that has been in Mechanicsburg for a very long time. This particular ice cream palor is famous for their black raspberry flavor.
• The Mechanicsburg Diner is a very affordable dinner option and had a fun decor of the 1950s.

Out of Town Dining

Mechanicsburg outside of the town consists of many commercial restaurants including

• 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) 5470 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 766-1851
• Red Lobster 4711 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 763-1760
• Outback Steakhouse 25 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 795-9909
• Carrabba's 5250 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 795-9200
• 5 Guys Burgers 4810 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 737-1112
• Chili's 6416 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 795-1091
• Isaac's 4940 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 766-1111
• Red Robin 6560 Carlisle Pike # 450, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 766-5400
• Ruby Tuesday 4890 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 761-2115
• Bob Evans 5302 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 691-1606
• Hooters 6035 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 791-9464
• Dairy Queen 607 E Simpson St, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 766-8231
• Applebees 6055 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 796-6600
• Your Place 6054 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 766-4989
• Olive Garden 6520 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 796-1140
• The Wing Man- Trindle Road
• Even though we're not in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Steaks and Hoagies located on the Carlisle Pike has delicious cheesesteaks.

However there are many unique restaurants outside of town as well including

• Bangkok Wok - 125 Gateway Dr # 111 ☎ +1 717 795-7292 - A fabulous (Thai) Restaurant known for their large portions and out-of-this-world taste.

• Memphis Blues - 5202 Simpson Ferry Road # 104 ☎ +1 717 790-9949 - A great small restaurant with mouth watering hot wings.

• Known for their hot roast beef sandwiches and humongous stromboli's Ye Old Ale House 5002 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - +1 717 763-8929 is a great restaurant to relax, play some pool, and enjoy a little soft drinks.

• Cafe Magnolia - 4700 Gettysburg Road # 2 ☎ +1 717 901-9700 - Offers an intimate and casual dining experience for anyone looking for a good cup of coffee and a light tasty meal.

• If you enjoy Chinese food then you would certainly enjoy Chef Wong's (5001 East Trindle Road) and Great Wall Chinese (6520 Carlisle Pike)
• If you love Japanese Sushi and Hibachi then you would absolutely love Mikado Japanese Steaks and Sushi. The hibachi chefs are very friendly and entertaining and the food is delicious.
• If you're looking for something even more diverse, try Sahara Restaurant located at 5205 Simpson Ferry Road for some delicious Moroccan food.

• Grandpa's Growler 398North York Street ☎ +1 717 766-0720 - A great townie-bar with live music, a happy hour, and a full café.

• Snapper's Grill 120 West Allen Street ☎ +1 717 697-9475 - Has an outstanding bar menu and is known for a place for mingling singles.

• The Gingerbread Man 26 West Main Street ☎ +1 717 697-8882 - A bar known to host large, lowd crowds.

• Ye Olde Ale House, 5002 Carlisle Pike, +1 717 763-8929. A laid back casual bar with house brewed organic juice and is packed with swimmingpool tables.
• Legend's Sports Grill, 5401 Carlisle Pike, +1 717 697-0321. A popular spot on the weekends with great specials and endless entertainment.

• Aroogas Grille House and Sports Cafe - Is known for its ice cold wings, and sports café. It is located right off of Route 15, only a few minutes from Mechanicsburg.

• If you're a bit older and would like to enjoy dinner with your drinks you would love The Brew House Grille located on State Street in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
• If you're tight on money, Moe's Cafe and Sports Grille is the place to go. The food and fruit drinks are unbelievably affordable yet the environment and quality is still excellent. This is located at 4709 Gettysburg Pike.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mechanicsburg, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mechanicsburg. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mechanicsburg and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Mechanicsburg. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Mechanicsburg. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMechanicsburg: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Mechanicsburg.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Mechanicsburg: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Mechanicsburg, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Mechanicsburg.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Mechanicsburg, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Mechanicsburg, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Mechanicsburg and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Mechanicsburg, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Mechanicsburg, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Mechanicsburg without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mechanicsburg is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Mechanicsburg.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Mechanicsburg is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Wingate by Wyndham Mechanicsburg - 385 Cumberland Pkwy ☎ +1 717 766-2710
• The Marriot - 4921 Gettysburg Road ☎ +1 717 766-9006
• Country Inn and Suites - 4943 Gettysburg Road ☎ +1 717 796-0300
• Hampton Inn Harrisburg West - 4950 Ritter Road ☎ +1 717 691-1300
• Ramada Inn at_search-Ramada 350 Bentcreek Blvd ☎ +1 717 790-1520
• Comfort Inn West - 6325 Carlisle Pike ☎ +1 717 790-0924
• Comfort Suites - 2055 Technology Parkway ☎ +1 717 732-8804
• Econo Lodge - 650 Gettysburg Road ☎ +1 717 766-4728
• Best Western Plantation Inn - 381 Cumberland Pkwy ☎ +1 717 766-0328
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - 5001 Ritter Road ☎ +1 717 697-9101

Travel Next

• If your looking to do more shopping than what Mechanicsburg has to offer and the Capital City Mall located on 3506 Capital City Mall Drive Camp Hill is a short five minutes drive from town. The mall has a variety of stores such as Toys R Us, Macy's, JC Penney, American Eagle Outfitters, Hollister Co., Forever 21], Express, and many more of today's popular stores.
• if you enjoy skiing and snowboarding you should travel just 20 minutes away from Mechanicsburg to Ski Roundtop. Here they have numerous hills for both skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. In the summer you can also enjoy paintball and a rope course.
• Harrisburg and the state capital, is a terrific area to spend the day exploring and sight seeing. The city has many attractions to keep any visitor busy. Bike trails outline the city along the river. The capital building itself is a gorgeous piece of architecture that gives personal tours during the week. Strawberry Plaza provides numerous stores for shopping.Some of these include Baker and Price Jewelers, The Candy Store, The Dress Barn, GNC Live Well, and Pealer's Flowers. Also at Strawberry Plaza are Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Temple University Harrisburg Campus]. This is also where the Popcorn Hat Players and Shakespeare Festivals take place. Harrisburg is known for its assortment of fine dining and fun night life. 2nd street of Harrisburg is very popular for it's nightlife. This particular street is lined with fine restaurants. Also on the weekends Harrisburg often has different festivals and fairs lining the outskirts. Also in Harrisburg is the great City Island. Here they have semi-pro baseball games as well as soccer games. They also have an arcade and mini golf.
• Just outside the city of Harrisburg is the Wildwood Lake Sanctuary and the Olefruit cocktail Nature Center. This is located near the Harrisburg Area Community College's campus and includes a nature reserve, nature center, and wildlife park. This is great for children, exercing, and walking with your family.
• If you wish to enjoy organic juice tasting and the Appalachian Company is a great place to go. Located at 50 N. Cameron Street, you can enjoy a nice, moderately priced dinner, while you sip on different soft drinks.
• To get in some shopping with you also learn some history you should travel to The Broad Street Market. It is the oldest continuously operated market house. Here they sell locally grown produce, baked goods, and other venues. This is located at North 3rd and Verbece Streets. It is only 10 miles from Mechanicsburg. Hershey Park is a well known amusement park built in the center of the sweetest place on earth Hershey, PA. The park is located just 20 miles away from Mechanicsburg. The entry fee not only gives you a ticket to the park but also a ticket to Hershey's ZooAmerica which is located adjacent to the rides. Other things in Hershey include: The Hershey Gardens which features a beautiful butterfly exhibit. Also while you're in Hershey you should visit The Hershey Story which is a museum of the whole Chocolates venue. Another thing to do is experience the Hershey Trolley Works]: this is an interactive tour of Hershey which includes Chocolates tasting and a trip to the factory. Hershey also has great shopping at The Outlets at Hershey.
• Lancaster is a quick 40 minutes on the highway from Mechanicsburg. Home to the Pennsylvania Dutch, Lancaster has an abundant, unique culture all of its own. Enjoy the maganificant crop fields as horse and buggies routinely zoom by. Lancaster has endless attractions welcoming visitors to spend a day with the Amish. Also in Lancaster is the large Park City Mall. Also here are The Tanger Outlets. These feature stores like Ralph Lauren, Guess, and Coach.
• Gettysburg is a historical gem with an abundance of tourist attractions. Gettysburg is 46 miles from Mechanicsburg and is host to the Gettysburg Battlefield site. There is much to see and do at the battlefield including tours, interactive workshops, and museums. During early July visitors can witness reenactments of The Battle of Gettysburg. During the fall months visitors can take ghost tours of the town of Gettysburg which has been rumored to be haunted by the spirits of the fatal battle.
• Indian Echo Caverns is a massive tourist complex in Hummelstown, PA 35 miles from Mechanicsburg. The Indian Echo Caverns are huge limestone caves that are open to magnificent, breath taking public tours that take you deep into the caves.

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