Sleeping Bear Retreat - Jim Thorpe Recommendations
I’m Hungry - Breakfast
These are some of the best spots for breakfast in Jim Thorpe and the outlying towns.
We will limit our recommendations to destinations no father than 20min drive.
This is our family’s favorite weekend stop! The Donuts are incredible! The owners work the front counter and have a real passion for their craft.
Great for a cup of coffee/nitro coffee.
Got to be quick if you want good donuts, hours are limited 🍩
6 minute drive from your stay.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donerds Donuts
76 BroadwayThis is our family’s favorite weekend stop! The Donuts are incredible! The owners work the front counter and have a real passion for their craft.
Great for a cup of coffee/nitro coffee.
Got to be quick if you want good donuts, hours are limited 🍩
6 minute drive from your stay.
This place is perfect for weekend brunch, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s!
It is also located on race street in Downtown Jim Thorpe, which maybe the most beautiful street in America. 😉
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Row Pub And Eatery
45-47 Race StThis place is perfect for weekend brunch, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s!
It is also located on race street in Downtown Jim Thorpe, which maybe the most beautiful street in America. 😉
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
East Mauch Chunk Eatery
506 Center StGreat sit down home cooked breakfast!
A 5 minute drive from your stay!
Keep it Local - I’m Hungry
Here we will feature our favorite places for Dinner & Drinks in Jim Thorpe and the outlying towns.
We will limit our recommendations to destinations within a 20 minute drive of your stay!
This place has it all! Uncommon Ground Coffee for the AM.
Dinner and Drinks for the PM.
Also as a Bonus they offer Axe Throwing!
Located in Weissport, A 10min drive from your stay!
The Hofford Mill
500 Bridge StThis place has it all! Uncommon Ground Coffee for the AM.
Dinner and Drinks for the PM.
Also as a Bonus they offer Axe Throwing!
Located in Weissport, A 10min drive from your stay!
This is more of a local favorite and not such a tourist hot spot; The food is awesome!
Great for adults looking for dinner and drinks also tables for families with kids. It gets busy on the weekends, but is completely worth it!
A 5 minute drive from your stay!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dom N Ali
1553 PA-903This is more of a local favorite and not such a tourist hot spot; The food is awesome!
Great for adults looking for dinner and drinks also tables for families with kids. It gets busy on the weekends, but is completely worth it!
A 5 minute drive from your stay!
Dinner & Drinks with a view! Overlooking the mountains from the patio as you enjoy a casual meal, this place is great before a PennsPeak Show or if you just enjoy great scenery.
Less than 2 minutes from your stay! Roadies is part of the PennsPeak Complex.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roadies Restaurant and Bar
325 Maury RdDinner & Drinks with a view! Overlooking the mountains from the patio as you enjoy a casual meal, this place is great before a PennsPeak Show or if you just enjoy great scenery.
Less than 2 minutes from your stay! Roadies is part of the PennsPeak Complex.
We love the table right next to the window; Great date night spot and a local staple. Sushi is very good, but they have way more than just great sushi! Good cocktails and hibachi.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MYST hibachi/sushi/gastropub
34 Susquehanna StWe love the table right next to the window; Great date night spot and a local staple. Sushi is very good, but they have way more than just great sushi! Good cocktails and hibachi.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
THE BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS 🍸; These bartenders know what they are doing! Food is also really good, but if your a fan of quality cocktails you need to make this a stop while your in Jim Thorpe.
Not a family friendly establishment, so its best to let the kids sit this one out.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Notch Eight Craft House
107 BroadwayTHE BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS 🍸; These bartenders know what they are doing! Food is also really good, but if your a fan of quality cocktails you need to make this a stop while your in Jim Thorpe.
Not a family friendly establishment, so its best to let the kids sit this one out.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
Perfect for a casual lunch and dinner, with great patio and bar seating!
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marion Hose Bar
16 W BroadwayPerfect for a casual lunch and dinner, with great patio and bar seating!
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
Moya is the perfect spot for those looking for upscale dining. Maybe your celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself. Be sure to call and see if reservations are needed!
Also it’s located on Race street in Jim Thorpe which maybe the prettiest street in America!
This is a 6 minute drive from your stay!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moya
24 Race StMoya is the perfect spot for those looking for upscale dining. Maybe your celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself. Be sure to call and see if reservations are needed!
Also it’s located on Race street in Jim Thorpe which maybe the prettiest street in America!
This is a 6 minute drive from your stay!
Great for take out pizza! They do not offer delivery, so you have to drive and pick it up.
A 4 minute drive from your stay!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaetano's Pizza
200 North StGreat for take out pizza! They do not offer delivery, so you have to drive and pick it up.
A 4 minute drive from your stay!
A 5 minute drive from your stay. Great local vibes and grub with an incredible beer list!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Publick House
212 Center StA 5 minute drive from your stay. Great local vibes and grub with an incredible beer list!
A favorite date night spot of ours! The dinner menu and cocktails are amazing! Before, during, or after your meal garb a cocktail and check out the impressive Stabin collection!
You will not be disappointed spending a night here! Plenty of street parking
A 9 minute drive from your stay!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stabin Museum
268 W BroadwayA favorite date night spot of ours! The dinner menu and cocktails are amazing! Before, during, or after your meal garb a cocktail and check out the impressive Stabin collection!
You will not be disappointed spending a night here! Plenty of street parking
A 9 minute drive from your stay!
Great cocktails, menu has a ton of shareable dishes! Kitchen open later than most in downtown Jim Thorpe
Ouros
Great cocktails, menu has a ton of shareable dishes! Kitchen open later than most in downtown Jim Thorpe
Bar food with great views! Recommend this place for an easy lunch: Spring-Summer- Fall
12 minute drive from the property
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverwalck Saloon
101 Centre StBar food with great views! Recommend this place for an easy lunch: Spring-Summer- Fall
12 minute drive from the property
I’m Hungry- Sweet Treats
Old school Soda Fountain, delicious home made ice cream pies and traditional ice cream!
Family friendly with seating, great activity to wrap up a day on the D&L Trail. Quick walk from the D&L trial Weissport parking lot
A 10 minute drive from your stay!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chantilly Goods Ice Cream Shoppe
200 Bridge StOld school Soda Fountain, delicious home made ice cream pies and traditional ice cream!
Family friendly with seating, great activity to wrap up a day on the D&L Trail. Quick walk from the D&L trial Weissport parking lot
A 10 minute drive from your stay!
Traditional family owned ice cream shop, with out door seating to enjoy with your ice cream.
Less than a 3 minute drive from your stay!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
903 Scoops
1398 PA-903Traditional family owned ice cream shop, with out door seating to enjoy with your ice cream.
Less than a 3 minute drive from your stay!
Hiking
Below you will find a list of our favorite Hikes, included will be distance from the property and recommend parking if available.
Park at Buzzards Point to access the trail head for this favorite Hike
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tank Hollow
Park at Buzzards Point to access the trail head for this favorite Hike
Parque Estatal de Beltzville
2950 Pohopoco DrParque Estatal Hickory Run
3613 PA-534Glen Onoko
Trinity Gorge Trail Head
Bake Oven Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailSawmill Run Trailhead
706 Old Mill RdEntertainment
Unique To-Do List
We are the closest property to this incredible and unique venue. Less than a 2 minute drive. We don’t recommend walking, as their is no sidewalk.
Check out the PennsPeak Website for a schedule of acts!
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penn's Peak
325 Maury RdWe are the closest property to this incredible and unique venue. Less than a 2 minute drive. We don’t recommend walking, as their is no sidewalk.
Check out the PennsPeak Website for a schedule of acts!
Less than a 5 Minute drive from our property to the Pocono White Water parking lot. Summer fun meets action packed adventure. This place is a favorite of mine.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903Less than a 5 Minute drive from our property to the Pocono White Water parking lot. Summer fun meets action packed adventure. This place is a favorite of mine.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe, this venue showcases some great talent. Check out their website for a schedule of events.
Jim Thorpe Municipal lot is a 6min drive from your stay, we recommend that you park here, and then it is just a short and beautiful walk to the Opera House!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mauch Chunk Opera House
14 W BroadwayLocated in downtown Jim Thorpe, this venue showcases some great talent. Check out their website for a schedule of events.
Jim Thorpe Municipal lot is a 6min drive from your stay, we recommend that you park here, and then it is just a short and beautiful walk to the Opera House!
Drive-in movie theaters, are not a thing of the past in Jim Thorpe!
Check the website for schedule of movies and events.
This is an 18 minute drive from your stay!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mahoning Drive-in Theater
635 Seneca RdDrive-in movie theaters, are not a thing of the past in Jim Thorpe!
Check the website for schedule of movies and events.
This is an 18 minute drive from your stay!
Swimming open Memorial Day to Labor Day this state park has many attractions, including lake swimming. Life guard on duty, Family friendly setting but can get crowed on Saturdays.
A 15 minute drive from your stay!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Lago Mauch Chunk
625 Lentz TrailSwimming open Memorial Day to Labor Day this state park has many attractions, including lake swimming. Life guard on duty, Family friendly setting but can get crowed on Saturdays.
A 15 minute drive from your stay!
Parque Estatal de Beltzville
2950 Pohopoco DrGreat golf course, offering 18 holes. Very reasonable green/cart fees even on the weekends
A 20 minute drive from your stay!
Blue Shamrock Golf Club
2230 Fireline RoadGreat golf course, offering 18 holes. Very reasonable green/cart fees even on the weekends
A 20 minute drive from your stay!
A staple of the town! Perfect for taking in the beautiful sites of any season.
Check website for dates of special events.
A 6 minute ride from your stay!
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna StA staple of the town! Perfect for taking in the beautiful sites of any season.
Check website for dates of special events.
A 6 minute ride from your stay!
Take a train ride into the mountain, then a guided foot tour deep into the oldest continuously operated coal mine in the world.
A 19 minute drive from your stay!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
9 Dock StTake a train ride into the mountain, then a guided foot tour deep into the oldest continuously operated coal mine in the world.
A 19 minute drive from your stay!
An incredible winter venue for skiing, snowboarding & Tubing. A 19 minute drive from your stay.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain DrAn incredible winter venue for skiing, snowboarding & Tubing. A 19 minute drive from your stay.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Country Junction - La tienda general más grande del mundo
6565 Interchange RdWonderland on Broadway
Distillery/Winery/Brewery
Recommendations of local visits for fantastic drink!
Listed by closest proximity to your stay!
All recommendations will be within 30 minutes driving distance.
Located in downtown Jim Thorpe directly next to the train station. Sip on a glass of Red or White while people watching on the front porch of the Jim Thorpe Town.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Creek Vineyard
41 Susquehanna StLocated in downtown Jim Thorpe directly next to the train station. Sip on a glass of Red or White while people watching on the front porch of the Jim Thorpe Town.
A 6 minute drive from your stay!
Craft spirits - Be sure to check website and Facebook for list of events and hours of operation.
A 12 Minute drive from your stay!
Insurrection Distillery
201 N Main LnCraft spirits - Be sure to check website and Facebook for list of events and hours of operation.
A 12 Minute drive from your stay!
Winery offering indoor and outdoor seating. They also offer a local craft beer selection, Best of both worlds. Expect food trucks, live music or both!
A 16 minute drive from your stay!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radical Wine Company
511 Mahoning Dr EWinery offering indoor and outdoor seating. They also offer a local craft beer selection, Best of both worlds. Expect food trucks, live music or both!
A 16 minute drive from your stay!
This spot is in town, great local libations in a really cool Victorian style building.
This is a 6 minute drive from your stay!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co.
76 BroadwayThis spot is in town, great local libations in a really cool Victorian style building.
This is a 6 minute drive from your stay!
Antler Ridge Winery
900 Walnut AveGreat selection of beers, amazing food trucks usually available on weekends.
3 minute drive from your stay!
Bright Path Brewing
Great selection of beers, amazing food trucks usually available on weekends.
3 minute drive from your stay!