13 Things to do in Jim Thorpe
Sightseeing
Asa Packer Mansion
Packer Hill AvenueFun for the whole family
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna StBeautiful scenery
Old Jail Museum
128 W BroadwayHarry Packer Mansion is a bed and breakfast that sits on Packer Hill, an area overlooking Jim Thorpe. The mansion may look familiar to Disneyworld visitors since the home was the inspiration for the theme park's Haunted Mansion attraction. With 15-foot ceilings, marble fireplaces, and luxurious furniture, this mansion is a popular spot for self-guided tours. The Libations Lounge, a built-in bar, is the perfect spot to have a drink while enjoying views of the town below. The Jim Thorpe community holds regular events at the mansion, including murder mystery dinners and wine tastings. The mansion is available to rent for private events as well.
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Harry Packer Mansion Inn
19 Packer HillHarry Packer Mansion is a bed and breakfast that sits on Packer Hill, an area overlooking Jim Thorpe. The mansion may look familiar to Disneyworld visitors since the home was the inspiration for the theme park's Haunted Mansion attraction. With 15-foot ceilings, marble fireplaces, and luxurious furniture, this mansion is a popular spot for self-guided tours. The Libations Lounge, a built-in bar, is the perfect spot to have a drink while enjoying views of the town below. The Jim Thorpe community holds regular events at the mansion, including murder mystery dinners and wine tastings. The mansion is available to rent for private events as well.
The Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary is a prime spot for family outings and field trips. In addition to butterflies, the sanctuary is home to a variety of frogs and fish. The sanctuary has an education center and art room for children, along with a nature gift shop. In the Flutterarium, visitors can observe butterflies and learn how to hand-feed them. The sanctuary is also available as a space for birthday parties, and the establishment offers an entire birthday package that includes balloons, crafts, goody bags, and butterfly hatching kits
45 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
18 Church RdThe Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary is a prime spot for family outings and field trips. In addition to butterflies, the sanctuary is home to a variety of frogs and fish. The sanctuary has an education center and art room for children, along with a nature gift shop. In the Flutterarium, visitors can observe butterflies and learn how to hand-feed them. The sanctuary is also available as a space for birthday parties, and the establishment offers an entire birthday package that includes balloons, crafts, goody bags, and butterfly hatching kits
A trip to the Mauch Chunk Opera House gives visitors and locals a taste of Jim Thorpe's unique culture. This lively arts center constantly hosts performances and exhibits for people of all ages. Local artists and musicians from nearby communities put on the majority of shows at the opera house. Guests can also take tours of the Mauch Chunk Opera House during which they will learn about the history of the spacious performance hall. A historical exhibit and an art gallery featuring works by Jim Thorpe artists are also part of the tour.
Opera House Square
Opera House SquareA trip to the Mauch Chunk Opera House gives visitors and locals a taste of Jim Thorpe's unique culture. This lively arts center constantly hosts performances and exhibits for people of all ages. Local artists and musicians from nearby communities put on the majority of shows at the opera house. Guests can also take tours of the Mauch Chunk Opera House during which they will learn about the history of the spacious performance hall. A historical exhibit and an art gallery featuring works by Jim Thorpe artists are also part of the tour.
This museum tells the story of Mauch Chunk, the coal-mining town that preceded Jim Thorpe.
The main exhibit focuses on the Lenape Indians, the discovery of coal in the Jim Thrope area, the industrialization of Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Gravity Railroad, and Mauch Chunk's transformation into modern-day Jim Thorpe.
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Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
41 W BroadwayThis museum tells the story of Mauch Chunk, the coal-mining town that preceded Jim Thorpe.
The main exhibit focuses on the Lenape Indians, the discovery of coal in the Jim Thrope area, the industrialization of Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Gravity Railroad, and Mauch Chunk's transformation into modern-day Jim Thorpe.
Mauch Chunk Lake was built as a flood control project to prevent recurrent flooding of the town of Jim Thorp, caused by the waters of the Mauch Chunk Creek which runs under the city. The project was so successful that it was decided to build a park around the lake which would provide a welcome recreation area. Today the park welcomes vacationers from all over the state and beyond, who come to get back to nature and enjoy amenities like a campground and cottages, hiking trails, a swimming beach and great boating. There are 2 boat launches and fishing is permitting along much of the shoreline and from the fishing pier.
Mauch Chunk Lake Park, 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-3669
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Mauch Chunk Lake Park
625 Lentz TrailMauch Chunk Lake was built as a flood control project to prevent recurrent flooding of the town of Jim Thorp, caused by the waters of the Mauch Chunk Creek which runs under the city. The project was so successful that it was decided to build a park around the lake which would provide a welcome recreation area. Today the park welcomes vacationers from all over the state and beyond, who come to get back to nature and enjoy amenities like a campground and cottages, hiking trails, a swimming beach and great boating. There are 2 boat launches and fishing is permitting along much of the shoreline and from the fishing pier.
Mauch Chunk Lake Park, 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-3669
Pocono Whitewater is an adventure company that organizes exciting river rafting trips for the whole family. The company offers two whitewater rafting trips on the Lehigh River Gorge. The first trip, Dam Release Whitewater, is a 12-mile-long rafting adventure that includes sections of Class III rapids. The other trip, Family Style Whitewater, is a shorter expedition through smaller rapids.
275 locals recommend
Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903Pocono Whitewater is an adventure company that organizes exciting river rafting trips for the whole family. The company offers two whitewater rafting trips on the Lehigh River Gorge. The first trip, Dam Release Whitewater, is a 12-mile-long rafting adventure that includes sections of Class III rapids. The other trip, Family Style Whitewater, is a shorter expedition through smaller rapids.
Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz gives people an opportunity to whiz through the Pocono Mountains on a vintage BMW sidecar. Barb Timberz and Ed Fink, two locals who know the best spots to visit in Jim Thorpe and the Poconos, lead the tours. Gorgeous mountain views are the main benefit of these exciting rides. Guests can choose between a 1.5-hour tour or a 4 hour tour. Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz provides riders with eye gear and a helmet to keep riders as safe as possible. Once the tour ends, riders can pick up unique merchandise from the Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz shop.
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Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz
16 W BroadwayJim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz gives people an opportunity to whiz through the Pocono Mountains on a vintage BMW sidecar. Barb Timberz and Ed Fink, two locals who know the best spots to visit in Jim Thorpe and the Poconos, lead the tours. Gorgeous mountain views are the main benefit of these exciting rides. Guests can choose between a 1.5-hour tour or a 4 hour tour. Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz provides riders with eye gear and a helmet to keep riders as safe as possible. Once the tour ends, riders can pick up unique merchandise from the Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz shop.
Jim Thorpe River Adventures runs whitewater-rafting trips on the Lehigh River Gorge for people of all ages and skill levels. Intro to Whitewater Rafting and Easywater Rafting are their basic trips for beginners. Both of these trips are 3-4 hours long and include several sections of class I and II rapids. Adventurous rafters can join the Big Time Whitewater Rafting trip, which includes stretches of canyon paddling and class II and III rapids. Aside from its rafting trips, Jim Thorpe River Adventures rents out inflatable kayaks and mountain bikes.
76 locals recommend
Jim Thorpe River Adventures
123 Lehigh DrJim Thorpe River Adventures runs whitewater-rafting trips on the Lehigh River Gorge for people of all ages and skill levels. Intro to Whitewater Rafting and Easywater Rafting are their basic trips for beginners. Both of these trips are 3-4 hours long and include several sections of class I and II rapids. Adventurous rafters can join the Big Time Whitewater Rafting trip, which includes stretches of canyon paddling and class II and III rapids. Aside from its rafting trips, Jim Thorpe River Adventures rents out inflatable kayaks and mountain bikes.
Activities
Located in the Pocono Mountains, Skirmish Paint Ball boasts 750 acres of land and is proud to offer 50 different themed paintball fields which will challenge and surprise you. The various maps cover a range of outdoor environments including dense forests, wide open fields, creeks, bridges, swamps and more. You will have to contend with obstacles like cargo containers, tanks, forts and castles. There is even a proper village to navigate through. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun, regardless of your skill level and helpful staff members are on hand to make sure you have everything you need for hours of fun.
Skirmish Paint Ball, 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-3699
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Skirmish USA
1519 PA-903Located in the Pocono Mountains, Skirmish Paint Ball boasts 750 acres of land and is proud to offer 50 different themed paintball fields which will challenge and surprise you. The various maps cover a range of outdoor environments including dense forests, wide open fields, creeks, bridges, swamps and more. You will have to contend with obstacles like cargo containers, tanks, forts and castles. There is even a proper village to navigate through. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun, regardless of your skill level and helpful staff members are on hand to make sure you have everything you need for hours of fun.
Skirmish Paint Ball, 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-3699
Food Scene
Located in the oldest surviving building on the historic Hazard Square, Molly Maguire’s Pub and Steakhouse is a firm favorite with locals and visitors to Jim Thorpe. The pub has been owned and operated by the Behan family (from Dublin, Ireland) for more than 25 years and offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas which are family-friendly. The food is always freshly prepared using prime ingredients and is not confined to Irish pub grub. Some popular menu choices include Seared Ahi Tuna, a selection of salads and wraps, burgers, steaks and delicious Grilled Salmon. The fully-stocked⁹ antique bar is a sight to behold. Molly Maguire’s Pub and Steakhouse, 5 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-4563
64 locals recommend
Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse
5 Hazard SquareLocated in the oldest surviving building on the historic Hazard Square, Molly Maguire’s Pub and Steakhouse is a firm favorite with locals and visitors to Jim Thorpe. The pub has been owned and operated by the Behan family (from Dublin, Ireland) for more than 25 years and offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas which are family-friendly. The food is always freshly prepared using prime ingredients and is not confined to Irish pub grub. Some popular menu choices include Seared Ahi Tuna, a selection of salads and wraps, burgers, steaks and delicious Grilled Salmon. The fully-stocked⁹ antique bar is a sight to behold. Molly Maguire’s Pub and Steakhouse, 5 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-4563