Somers

Somers is based in Westchester County.

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Somers Halal Travel Guide

Somers has a quaint historical character and lush natural areas that lend to the attraction of the town. Somers is located in northern Westchester. It connects the towns of North Salem (to the east), Carmel in Putnam Country (to the north), Yorktown (to the west), and Lewisboro and Bedford (to the south). The town is roughly {{mi2|33, and sits on the New York City reservoir system. Somers is a town with a rich history; it is the birthplace of the American circus. The Ringley Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus began in Somers. Also, supposedly the first elephant ever brought into America was brought to Somers Some of the historical sites in the town include; the Elephant Hotel (a National Historic Landmark where the town’s government is run), and the Old Stone House on route 100.

Travel to Somers

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Somers

Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 30 minutes drive. Rental cars are available.

Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: the three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.

By car

From the south: Head North on Taconic Parkway to exit for Route 100/Millwood. At the end of the exit, make a left turn. When you come to the junction of Route 100, make a right turn; or Hutchinson River Parkway or Saw Mill River Parkway to Route 684 North. Get off at Exit 6 (Katonah/ Cross River/Route 35). At light at end of exit, make a left turn onto Route 35. At the 5th traffic light, make a right turn onto Route 100. Travel roughly 1/2 mile north on Route 100. Then make a left turn onto Route 139 (LeFontane Ristorante is on the right corner of Route 139 and Route 100). After roughly 2 miles and the entrance to Primrose Elementary School and the District Offices are on the right side of the road. Somers High School is the next driveway after Primrose.

From the north: Taconic Parkway South to Route 84 East to Route 684 South to White Plains. Get off at Exit 6 (Katonah/Cross River/Route 35). At the traffic light make a right turn onto Route 35. At the 4th traffic light make a right turn onto Route 100. Travel roughly 1/2 mile north on Route 100. Then make a left turn onto Route 139 (LeFontane Ristorante is on the right corner of Route 139 and Route 100). After roughly 2 miles and the entrance to Primrose Elementary School and the District Offices are on the right side of the road. Somers High School is the next driveway after Primrose.

From Connecticut: Route 84 West to Route 684 South to White Plains. Get off at Exit 6 (Katonah/Cross River/Route 35). At the traffic light make a right turn onto Route 35. At the 4th traffic light make a right turn onto Route 100. Travel roughly 1/2 mile north on Route 100. Then make a left turn onto Route 139 (LeFontane Ristorante is on the right corner of Route 139 and Route 100). After roughly 2 miles and the entrance to Primrose Elementary School and the District Offices are on the right side of the road. Somers High School is the next driveway after Primrose.

By Rail

The Metro-North Commuter Railroad gives service to Grand Central Station in Manhattan with an average commute time of slightly over an hour to Manhattan. While the railroad doesn't pass through the town itself and the stations for Purdys, Goldens Bridge, and Katonah are roughly a 5-minutes drive, depending on your location.

Travel on a Bus in Somers

Bee Line System. Westchester County's bus service provides access to White Plains and other locations in the county. Schedules and route maps are available on-line and at train stations.

Get Around

By vehicle service

If arriving by train from New York City and planning only a day trip you can get about by local taxi.

By rental car

Available from your incoming airport.

What to See

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• Churches. Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Saint Joseph's Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Mount Zion Church, Hebrew Congregation of Somers, Tomahawk Chapel.
• Cemeteries. Ivandell Cemetery, Todd Cemetery, Warren Cemetery, Saint Josephs Cemetery.
• Lakes and reservoirs. Lincolndale Lake, Muscoot Reservoir, Amawalk Reservoir, Lake Shenorock.
• Streams, rivers, and creeks. Angle Fly Brook, Muscoot River, West Branch Croton River, East Branch Croton River, Hallocks Mill Brook, Plum Brook.
• Parks. Koegel Park, Lasdon Park, Bailey Park, Mildred B Lasdon Sanctuary, Muscoot Farm Park, Reis Park, Van Tassel Memorial Park.
• Schools. Primrose, Somers Intermediate School, Somers Middle School, Somers High School.
• Other. Heritage Hills Country Club , Somers Town Hall, Angle Brook Golf Course.
• Koegel Park. Provides a lot of Somers passive recreation activities. The park includes the Tomahawk Chapel and a 0.2-acre parcel that was acquired by the Town in 1993. It has wooded areas, streams, and picnic areas. Koegel Park, Yorktown Heights,
• Lasdon Park. A beautiful 234-acre property. It has woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrubs from all over the world. The park also has four memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans. Lasdon is available for meetings, weddings and other catered events. Route 35 Somers, +1 914-864-7263
• Reis Park - 82 Primrose Street on route 139, next to the Somers Library Opening Hours: Daily dawn to dusk A great place to go to with the family. It has many playing fields for all sports, playgrounds for the children, running trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, a skate park, and a library. There is also an ice cream truck that stays at the park all day where you can get drinks and Snacks.
• Stuart's Fruit Farm - 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs ☎ +1 914-245-2784 The oldest working farm in Westchester County. They are open for business from April to December selling a variety of goods. Depending on the time of year and they sell all different items. You can go both pumpkin and apple picking depending on the season.

• Muscoot Farm Park - Route 100 ☎ +1 914-864-7282 Owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. It is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. There are more than seven miles of hiking trails that allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Walking trails and viewing the assortment of animals is a great way to spend the day!
• Tomahawk Chapel - West Somes Methodist-Episcopal Church | 199 Route 118 on 118 across from the Roadhouse Tavern - Tomahawk Chapel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under its historic name, West Somers Methodist-Episcopal Church and Cemetery thanks to the efforts of a small group of volunteers caring for the Chapel grounds and who wrote the nomination. The grounds may be visited now because all the weeds and overgrowth have been cleared. But the Chapel is closed. Contact the Somers Historical Society to ask for access to the interior.

Things to Do

Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Somers, NY - IMG 1508 - Lasdon Park and Arboretum

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Somers

• Baldwin Place Shopping Center/Somers Commons - Somers Commons Shopping Center, 80 Route 6, Unit 504, Baldwin Place ☎ +1 914-519-6066 Built on the site of the former Baldwin Place Mall. It has a Super Stop and Shop, Home Goods, New York Sports Club, Chili's, Cardsmart, Just a Buck, Learning Express, and Radio Shack.
• Somers Town Shopping Center - Route 202 ☎ +1 914-277-4223 The center of town shopping center with many stores and restaurants. It houses a Chase Bank and an Astoria Federal bank branch. There is a CVS and the post office, a Verizon Store, Q's Garden, Somerfields Restaurant and the UPS store, Strathmore Bagels, a tanning salon, a cleaners, a nail salon, and others.

Halal Restaurants in Somers

• Il Forno Trattoria Brick Oven Pizzas | 343 Route 202 ☎ +1 914-277-7575 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday noon-10:30PM $10-25 Il Forno is a classic Italian restaurant with all the great staples of Italian food. It is a more upscale restaurant with casual attire required. It does not take reservations, so if you are going with a large party be prepared to wait if it is a Friday or Saturday. The food is delicious, and their pizza is rated very high in Northern Westchester.
• Fratelli's Pizzas and Pasta - Fratelli's | Heritage 202 Center, Somers, NY ☎ +1 914-276-3450 | Opening Hours: Daily 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM $2-20A small pizzeria in the center of town with a variety of different Pizzas along with many Italian entrees. It is more of a takeout restaurant, but there is a limited amount of space to eat Halal inside.
• Imperial Wok | 13 Heritage Hills Drive ☎ +1 914-277-8900 - $2-70A mainly Chinese restaurant, but it also serves many Japanese dishes. It has recently gone under new ownership and is going through a period of change. Best for take-out, but eating in the restaurant can also be enjoyable especially with larger parties.
• Burgers Barn - Seasons | 289 Route 100 ☎ +1 914-276-0600 | Opening Hours: Daily $10-30 Burgers Barn is a nice restaurant for adults. It is definitely not a place to bring small children. Quality food, drink, and service. Even though the prices are a little high and the food is delicious and comes in sizable portions.
• Luce Seafood and Pasta House - Luce | 252 Route 100 ☎ +1 914-232-8080 | Opening Hours: Tu–Thursday 11:30AM–9:30PM, Friday 11:30AM - 10PM, Saturday 1PM–11PM, Sunday 1PM–9PM From $8 This is a fancy Italian restaurant with very good service and food. They do great meals on many holidays, and can be a great place to bring the family (so long as you have some deep pockets) High prices, but if you can pay it is very much worth it. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
• Firehouse Deli | 256 Route 100 ☎ +1 914-232-7526 - $2-20 This is one of many delis in town. They serve the largest sandwiches, but are not always open. The deli has odd hours. But, if you catch them when they are open you will be able to enjoy one of about 40 sandwiches all with fun names. Food can only be taken to-go.
• King Kone | Whitehall Corners Somers, ny 10589- ☎ +1 914-232-0571 | Opening Hours: Summer only: daily until 11PM $2-15A classic drive-up ice cream stand. It has been there for many years and serves soft serve ice cream in many flavors. Great Muslim Friendly place to go with the family on those hot summer nights. It also has a variety of food if you so desire. There is only outdoor seating and no bathrooms. Line tends to get very long on weekend nights because there are only 2 order windows.
• Tazza Cafe' Coffee and Espresso Bar - Tazza | 6 Heritage 202 Center ☎ +1 914-276-2233 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 6:30AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday 7AM Monday - 5PM $5-10A small coffee cafe that serves many different types of coffee drinks as well as Snacks. They have sandwiches for both lunch and breakfast. All the food is simple but delicious. It can be very crowded in the mornings and around lunch hour. There are a few tables inside but only very small ones. Don't bring a large crowd there unless you are taking your food to-go.

• Chili's Grill, 80 Route 6, Baldwin Place, +1 914-621-0216
• Road House Grill, 300 Route 22, Brewster, +1 845-277-7458
• Primavera Bar and Restaurant, 592 Route 22, Croton Falls, +1 914-277-4580
• Somers Tavern | 2 Old Tomahawk St., Yorktown Heights NY, 10598 ☎ +1 914-248-8100 | Opening Hours: 2:30PM Monday - 3AM $5-20 Somers Tavern is a great place to eat with the family on any night of the week. It has classic entrees' and bar style appetizers. It also has a great late night scene for the younger crowd, and if you live in town they provide a shuttle service to drive you home to prevent drunk driving incidents.
• Wrap & Roll | 253 Route 100 south of 138 ☎ +1 914-232-5771 | Opening Hours: 5AM Monday - 5PM Deli/sandwich shop.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Somers

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

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSomers: 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 Somers.

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

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Somers, 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 Somers, 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 Somers and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Somers, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Somers, 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 Somers 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 Somers 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 Somers.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Somers 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.

For Halal business inquiries in Somers, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Although there are no hotels in the town of Somers and there are accommodations in surrounding towns. Visitors may be interested in staying in local areas such as Brewster, NY. Chappaqua, NY. Mahopac, NY. Mount Kisco, NY. Danbury, Connecticut.

Telecommunications in Somers

Telephone area code 914.

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