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'''Kensington''' is a small suburb of [[Washington]], D.C. in the Capital Region (Maryland) | Capital Region of [[Maryland]]. It borders Bethesda to the southwest and Silver Spring to the east.
<h2 class=subheader>{{FULLPAGENAME}} Halal Travel Guide</h2>
National LDS Temple Christmas display - The Christmas display

The main reasons to visit are antique shopping at '''Antique Row''', to see the enormous '''Mormon Temple''' and the bizarre '''National Park Seminary''', and one #Eat|great [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] place. Aside from that, it's just a quiet suburban town with some odd quirks. Sections of the "Town of Kensington" are really beautiful, with big old Victorian homes set in a nice community by parks and Antique Row&mdash;looking much as it did when Kensington was a summer getaway from [[Washington]], D.C.|the big city.

Usually a quiet little suburb, Kensington made national news in 2001 when the city council banned Santa Claus from the neighborhood, citing the separation of Church and State. How on earth can this be feasible, you ask? Some of the townspeople objected to having the local fire department flying around the neighborhood with a religious figure in tow, tossing [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-candies/ Candies] to kids, so the town council '''banned Santa Claus''' from his usual fire engine tour of the town. Following national media attention and there was an enormous Santa Claus protest, where dozens of Santa Clauses arrived on motorcycles to assure Kensington that Street Nick would indeed be coming to town!

<h2 class=subheader>Travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
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Mormon Temple from the Beltway - Arriving via the Beltway
===By car===
The main arteries leading north from [[Washington]], D.C. and the Beltway are Connecticut Ave and [[Wisconsin]] Ave. Connecticut Ave runs straight through the center of Kensington. Turn right at [[Strathmore]]/Knowles Ave and follow it to the end to get to Antique Row.

Despite being so easy to see from the Beltway and the Mormon Temple is quite difficult to find. The easiest and most navigable path is to take Beach Dr east from [[Connecticut]] Ave.

===By rideshare===
Uber is a popular method of transport in Kensington for those without a car.

==By Rail==
MARC''' operates service to/from Union Station in Washington DC on the Brunswick Line. The train also stops in Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Germantown. The train station in Kensington is on Antique Row. Trains are not frequent and usually only run during rush hour.

=== Travel on a Bus in {{FULLPAGENAME}} ===
The bus fares are $1.75 and can be paid using a SmarTrip debit card.

'''Ride On Bus #5''' operates service from the Silver Spring Metrorail Station. The bus stops near the Mormon Temple and on Antique Row.

'''Ride On Bus #34''' operates service from the Bethesda, Medical Center, and Wheaton Metrorail Stations.

<h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2>

It's easiest to get around Kensington by car, but Bus 4 will take you to both Antique Row and the Mormon Temple, as well as the "downtown" area (where you can get some great fast food at Continentals Pizza)! To get to the National Park Seminary, however, your only option is by car.

<h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2>

* LDS Mormon Temple Visitor Center - 9900 Stoneybrook Dr 39.0160, -77.0647 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 9PM daily Free The '''Mormon Temple''' is by far and away Kensington's most significant attraction. Most people only see it from the Beltway, where it rises high above the treeline, looking similar enough to the Emerald Palace in the ''Wizard of Oz''. It inspired a local graffiti artist to paint "Surrender Dorothy" on the overpass on the Outer Loop. (The temple is actually white, though.) It's not feasible to enter the Mormon Temple itself unless you are a Mormon ''and'' hold a church-issued permit known as a "Temple recommend". However and the grounds are pretty, and there is a Visitor Center open to all and they've done a nice job with it. It hosts regular events (see website for calendar) and movie screenings throughout the day every day of the year, in addition to a permanent multimedia display. The building itself and the grounds surrounding it are immaculate and pretty. The season to visit the Mormon Temple is around Christmas. The light display is truly spectacular, especially given that the grounds and temple are impressive enough to merit a visit without the display. The light display runs throughout Advent, and is absolutely worth seeking out if you are in the area. In addition to the light display and the Visitor Center shows its best face, with more than a dozen large, decorated Christmas trees, international nativity scenes, and a live outdoor nativity scene. It's a great place for all ages, and is certain to stir a little of the Christmas spirit.

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* Glen Echo Park - 7300 MacArthur Blvd 38.9664, -77.1381 ☎ +1 301-634-2222 Glen Echo Park, Maryland 

<h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2>

* Kensington Antique Row - Howard Ave (East of Connecticut Ave) Take a right off of Connecticut Ave after the Knowles Ave intersection onto East Howard Ave - The largest and oldest antiquing center in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Items for sale include everything from furniture to books. On-street parking, as well as shop parking is usually no problem.

<h2 class=subheader>Halal Food & Restaurants</h2>

* [[China]] Gourmet - 3739 University Blvd West 39.0332, -77.0739 ☎ +1 301 946-9400 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM, Saturday noon-10:30PM, Sunday noon-9:30PM $8-16 A run of the mill Chinese restaurant, which, while having nothing-special food, is a nicely furnished place to sit over a meal. There's a well stocked bar in the back.

* Continental [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] - 10532 Connecticut Ave 39.0281, -77.0769 ☎ +1 301 949-9797 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 8:30PM Large [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] with toppings: $8 Continental is a hole in the wall, with a unique-style, delicious [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] on the cheap. People drive from way out of town to get it. The [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks] and [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-cheese-food-products/  Cheese] sub is likely the best in the metropolitan area, and the fries are thick and smothered with Maryland#Eat|Maryland's famous Old Bay. Cash only.

* The Dish & Dram - 10301 Kensington Pkwy☎ +1 301 962-4046 - Food made with fresh ingredients. Extensive whiskey menu.

* Frankly [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] - 10417 Armory AveAntique Row ☎ +1 301 832-1065 
* K-Town Bistro - 3784 Howard AveAntique Row ☎ +1 301 933-1211 
 
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Kensington does not have any nightlife. Many of the restaurants listed above serve alcohol.
 
* Java Nation - 10516 Connecticut AveAntique Row ☎ +1 301 327-6580 - Coffee, and [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches].
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<h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Hotels</h2>
Kensington does not have any hotels. Look in adjacent Bethesda or Silver Spring, both of which have plenty of hotel options.

<h2 class=subheader>News & References</h2>
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<h2 class=subheader>Travel Next</h2>
The two natural destinations coming from Kensington, aside from heading back into [[Washington]], D.C.]], are the dining and dining scenes in Silver Spring and Bethesda.

* Silver Spring is easy to get to by vehicle (via the Beltway to the Georgia Ave exit) or ntymd.gov/DOT-Transit/routesandschedules/allroutes/route005 Ride On Bus #5]
* Bethesda is easy to get to by vehicle via Wisconsin Ave south, or by ntymd.gov/DOT-Transit/routesandschedules/allroutes/route034 Ride On Bus #34]

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