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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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Jenkintown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with National Landmarks, an active arts scene, and shops and restaurants. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Center City Philadelphia.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, the renowned American architect, designed Beth Sholom Synagogue. It was the only synagogue ever designed by him and the last project that he completed before his death. Beth Sholom Synagogue is a National Historic Landmark as designated by the National Parks Service and the Secretary of the Interior in the Spring of 2007. This distinction makes it one of only 4 synagogues nationwide to be considered an important national treasure.
Founded in 1939, the Old York Road Art Guild is known today as Abington Art Center. Located on 27 acres in Jenkintown, the Art Center hosts rotating exhibitions for today’s artists, workshops and classes for students of all ages and presents programming and events designed to make art a part of your world. At Abington Art Center, you won’t just observe art. You’ll touch it, feel it, create it and be a part of it.
A free public garden where visitors can enjoy acres of plant life against a backdrop of a historic estate. During normal operating season, the garden welcomes a rotating series of artists to display their works on the grounds of the estate.
The Drake Tavern is a cozy and fun spot for a quick meal located on route 611 in Jenkintown. It is very popular with the younger crowd. The burgers are very good and they have a great selection of beer on tap. Good atmosphere in charming Jenkintown.
This modern outpost with classic English-Scottish pub grub features soccer-related theme elements.
American cuisine. Designed as steampunk saloon with church fixtures, pews, Chesterfield sofas and industrial shelves blending new and old. Extensive bourbon library, small producer wines, and prohibition-era cocktails.
Sprinkles. This mom-and-pop ice cream parlor serves homemade ice cream.
Mediterranean-style dishes. For dinner, try the snapper, served over spinach with a garlic, olive oil and lemon sauce, or the grilled mahi mahi over baby greens and roasted potato with a tomato scallion tahini sesame sauce and crabmeat.
Authentic sports bar with a great Philadelphia atmosphere with great pub food.
A dive bar with good/quick food and stiff drinks. Not a place for a first date, but great place to unwind after a hard day.
A sanctuary for the mind, body, and soul. This spa offers massages, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures.
By train
Several SEPTA regional rail lines connect Jenkintown to central Philadelphia and other cities in the Philadelphia Region
By car
From Philadelphia: I-76 West, I-95 North.
By bus
SEPTA provides City Bus service to Jenkintown along Route 55, which follows PA 611 south to Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia and north to Willow Grove and Doylestown, and Route 77,…
By plane
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Fly in from any major airport. Approximately a 30-minute drive from Philadelphia.
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