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Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival

Annual indie film festival in April at Mauch Chunk Opera house and venues in town. "Top 100 Reviewed Festivals" by FilmFreeway.

Dreisbach House exterior from street

Dreisbach House

A huge collection of affordable vintage items, from jewelry to clothes, scarves, hats, and housewares. It's a great place for an afternoon browse.

Mauch Chunk Museum Cultural Center in a church

Mauch Chunk Museum Cultural Center

Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, the mining town of Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Railroad. June-Dec.

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Gaetano’s Pizza

Small-town pizza parlor. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, stromboli. Kids' menu.

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Union Publick House

Friendly neighborhood pub that takes its juke, food, and beverages seriously. Farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer. Daily specials, pool table, live music.

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The Dolon House

1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.