List of Things to See & Do
TRAIN & RAILROAD ATTRACTIONS
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Ride the Rails into the beautiful Lehigh River Gorge State Park!
Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center
The story of Mauch Chunk is brought to life by video, images, artifacts, and four working models.
The No. 9 Mine & Museum
Travel underground to explore the world’s oldest continuously operated anthracite coal mine!
Old Mauch Chunk Model Train Dispaly
Huge model train display with thirteen separate mainlines measuring 1,087 feet of track, with some engines pulling as many as 50 railroad cars. Jim Thorpe's #1 Family Attraction! Open year 'round since 1985.
ATTRACTIONS
Asa Packer Mansion Museum
The Mansion has been open to the public since Memorial Day of 1956, and was recognized for its national significance in commemorating the history of The United States by the National Park Service in 1985.
Bear Mountain Butterflies
Let Your Imagination Fly! Interact and learn all about butterfies. A fun and educational Flutterarium for children and adults alike.
Carbon County Environmental Education Center
CCEEC offers a wide array of environmental education opportunities for school students, civic organizations and the general public.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Ride the Rails into the beautiful Lehigh River Gorge State Park!
Lehigh Gorge State Park
A deep, steep-walled gorge, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and many waterfalls characterize Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Lehigh River
A tributary of the Delaware River, is a 103 mile (166 km) long river. Designated a Pennsylvania Scenic River by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, "Lehigh" is an Anglicization of the Lenni Lenape name for the river, "Lechewuekink," meaning "where there are forks."
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
Enjoy your spring, summer, fall and winter at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Scenic Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center
The story of Mauch Chunk is brought to life by video, images, artifacts, and four working models.
The Old Jail Museum (not recomended for children)
Wander the Old Jail's cold hallways, past Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall, under the gallows on which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death, and down into the eerie dungeon.
Huge model train display with thirteen separate mainlines measuring 1,087 feet of track, with some engines pulling as many as 50 railroad cars. Jim Thorpe's #1 Family Attraction! Open year 'round since 1985.
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
The first Episcopal Lay Worship services were held in Mauch Chunk in 1829 by William H. Sayre, a devoted churchman. You can take a guided tour of this beautiful building.
The No. 9 Mine & Museum
Travel underground to explore the world’s oldest continuously operated anthracite coal mine!
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
Mauch Chunk Opera House
14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-0249
Penn's Peak Concert Venue
325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(866) 605-7325
LODGING
The Inn at Jim Thorpe
24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(800) 329-2599
Country Inn & Suites
1619 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5066
Hampton Inn Lehighton
877 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-3400
BED & BREAKFASTS
GRASSY HILL BED & BREAKFAST
(Beautiful Views of the Lehigh Gap, Very Short Drive to Jim Thorpe)
80 Carpenter Lane
Palmerton, PA, 18071
610-826-2290
Hillcrest Bed & Breakfast (Local History & English Refinement)
12 Chestnut Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-9815
Suites on Broadway (In the Heart of Jim Thorpe's Historic District)
97 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570)325-3540
NEARBY RESTAURANTS & EATERIES
The General Albirght Mansion
(Authentic English Teas)
66 Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Annie's Ice Cream (Family Friendly)
1116 North Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-5898
Antonio's Italian Restaurant (Casual Dining, Family Friendly)
43 Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3679
Café Origins (Casual Dining, Vegitarian, Non-smoking)
107 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-8776
Flow at the CCCP (Casual Fine Dining)
268 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-8200
Gallo's Pub & Grill (Casual Dining, Family Friendly)
600 Flagstaff Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-4554
JT's Steak & Ale House (Casual Dining, Family Friendly)
5 Hazard Square
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-4563
Macaluso's (Fine Dining)
Routes 209 & 93, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
(570) 669-9433
Moya (Fine Dining)
24 Race Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-8530
Rainbows End (Old Fashioned Candy & Ice Cream Shop)
46 Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-9150
Roadies Restaurant (Casual Dining, Family Friendly, Non-smoking)
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(610) 826-9100
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610-377-9706
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