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Independence Hall, Philadelphia
The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Abington
Pennsylvania, United States · North America
About Abington
Abington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Glenside, 19km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Abington is in Pennsylvania, United States, with about 55,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Glenside, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Abington?
Within an hour or so of Abington: Independence Hall, Philadelphia (19 km), Liberty Bell (19 km), Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (25 km), Six Flags Great Adventure (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Abington?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Abington?
Abington is in Pennsylvania, United States, about 4 km from Glenside.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 55,310
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.1207, -75.1179
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Abington
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Liberty Bell
Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Six Flags Great Adventure
New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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