Jim Thorpe Guidebook
Food Options
Advertised as "the only dive bar in Jim Thorpe" - they have good food and drinks and on the same block as our guesthouse. Note: cash only (ATM inside)
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Union Publick House
212 Center StAdvertised as "the only dive bar in Jim Thorpe" - they have good food and drinks and on the same block as our guesthouse. Note: cash only (ATM inside)
Great subs and burgers! Cash only (ATM inside). Also offer beer to go. 2 blocks from our guesthouse
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Tommy's Subs
32 W 4th StGreat subs and burgers! Cash only (ATM inside). Also offer beer to go. 2 blocks from our guesthouse
Our favorite fine dining restaurant in downtown Jim Thorpe. Consistently great food and an awesome wine selection.
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Moya
24 Race StOur favorite fine dining restaurant in downtown Jim Thorpe. Consistently great food and an awesome wine selection.
Our favorite hangout in downtown Jim Thorpe. A perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy reasonably priced drinks. Their French Onion soup is the best! Note: Seating is limited - it's a small gem.
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Marion Hose Bar
16 W BroadwayOur favorite hangout in downtown Jim Thorpe. A perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy reasonably priced drinks. Their French Onion soup is the best! Note: Seating is limited - it's a small gem.
Great downtown location for people watching. Great sushi.
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MYST hibachi/sushi/gastropub
34 Susquehanna StGreat downtown location for people watching. Great sushi.
Outdoor Adventures
Located just on the outskirts of Jim Thorpe, Mauch Chunk Lake park offers hiking and biking along the Switchback Gravity Railroad through the woods to the Environmental Center to see the birds of prey.
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Parque del Lago Mauch Chunk
625 Lentz TrailLocated just on the outskirts of Jim Thorpe, Mauch Chunk Lake park offers hiking and biking along the Switchback Gravity Railroad through the woods to the Environmental Center to see the birds of prey.
Walk, run, hike or bike along a 26-mile uninterrupted trail from Jim Thorpe to White Haven. The trail follows the scenic Lehigh River, through Lehigh Gorge State Park. The trail is made of crushed stone.
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Lehigh Gorge Trail
Lehigh Gorge TrailWalk, run, hike or bike along a 26-mile uninterrupted trail from Jim Thorpe to White Haven. The trail follows the scenic Lehigh River, through Lehigh Gorge State Park. The trail is made of crushed stone.
There are several outfitters offering whitewater rafting adventures. Great family fun!
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Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903There are several outfitters offering whitewater rafting adventures. Great family fun!
This boulder field is hidden deep within the woods of this Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre park in Carbon County, very close to Jim Thorpe. The park features some incredible hiking trails, such as the popular Shades of Death Trail and the beautiful Hawk Falls. But a really cool thing to see is Boulder Field. Created during an ice age, Boulder Field is located is hidden deep within the woods and is 16 acres of boulders. It is the largest boulder field of its kind in all of the Appalachian Mountains. The field can be easily reached via a drivable access road or via a 3.5 mile hike.
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Parque Estatal Hickory Run
3613 PA-534This boulder field is hidden deep within the woods of this Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre park in Carbon County, very close to Jim Thorpe. The park features some incredible hiking trails, such as the popular Shades of Death Trail and the beautiful Hawk Falls. But a really cool thing to see is Boulder Field. Created during an ice age, Boulder Field is located is hidden deep within the woods and is 16 acres of boulders. It is the largest boulder field of its kind in all of the Appalachian Mountains. The field can be easily reached via a drivable access road or via a 3.5 mile hike.
About 15 miles out of town is Big Boulder Ski area, and a few miles more is Jack Frost. Both mountains are part of the same resort jfbb.com.
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Estación de esquí Jack Frost
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdAbout 15 miles out of town is Big Boulder Ski area, and a few miles more is Jack Frost. Both mountains are part of the same resort jfbb.com.
Our favorite place to ski in the Poconos. About 18 miles from our guesthouse.
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Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain DrOur favorite place to ski in the Poconos. About 18 miles from our guesthouse.
Sightseeing
The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan. They offer amazing tours of the mansion.
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Asa Packer Mansion
Packer Hill AvenueThe Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan. They offer amazing tours of the mansion.
Take a train ride on in a vintage coaches built as early as 1917 pulled by diesel engines. The narrated round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna StTake a train ride on in a vintage coaches built as early as 1917 pulled by diesel engines. The narrated round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.