Lehigh River Gorge Region
They keep on building at PA’s largest bike park with the highest vertical in the state. Beginners to experts.
Libations Lounge is open to the public on Fri/Sat from 4 – 9:00 pm. Enjoy fine spirits and the wine list at the historic Harry Packer Inn in Jim Thorpe.
Tiny and simple. hosts up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 3 beds and 1 bath. You can Bring Fido! Perfect base for your Jim Thorpe adventures.
Located in Jim Thorpe’s Y on Broadway Hotel. Massage and bodywork for healing, awareness, regeneration, and balance. Facials and body treatments.
Home to one of the largest collections of American Abstract Expressionist art in a magnificent and historic church building.
Well-maintained RV park, tons of activities for kids and adults. Heated swimming pool, BBQs and picnics, well-stocked fishing pond.
4 bedrooms with 6 beds and 3 baths for up to 9 guests. Hot tub, 2 living rooms, game room, fire pit, grill, laundry, kayak. Bring Fido!
The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
Old-fashioned county farm fair in August. Live music, food, booze, fireworks, amusement rides, live animals, a baking contest, demo derby, and the Coal Cracker Cornhole Tournament.
Vintage coaches pulled by diesel engines. Narrated round-trips follow the Lehigh River over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
On a private 400-acre estate, these rustic and charming cabins overlook a beautiful brook with trails to the Lehigh River Gorge.
Hosts 10 guests.2 fireplaces, skylights, hot tub, pool table, and fantastic 50-miles views. Great for large groups of people. Bring Fido!
Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co tasting room. Black elderberry wine, hard elderberry cider, hard apple cider. Charcuterie plates.
In business since 1912. Danishes, cakes, rolls, pies, breads, cupcakes, sticky buns, and everything you can imagine. Great prices, friendly service.
Nice, old-fashioned coffee shop hangout with handmade ice cream, cold brew, espresso, ice cream floats, and coffee drinks.
Harry Potter-themed coffee shop with friendly staff and a sweet dog named Charlie. Good coffee, quiche, and cookies.
3-story 1860 Italianate Victorian mansion. Industrial Revolution opulence built by titan Asa Packer. Park at Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway lot and walk up the hill. Harry Packer Mansion next door.
Provides a stunning vista above the Lehigh River Gorge near Mauch Jim Thorpe. It’s just a gorgeous view.
Turn your rafting trip into a mini-vacation by staying before and after your trip at Whitewater Adventures campground. Wooded tent sites, bunkhouses. Tent rental available.
Hosts 6 guests on yep, 10 acres. Totally private but just 15 minutes to Jim Thorpe. Laundry, grill, fire pit, wood-burning stove, hammock. Airbnb Guest Favorite. Bring Fido!
“The World’s Largest General Store and Family Entertainment Center.” ACE Hardware and an Ashley Homestore. They have a bowling alley. Whacky and fun.
Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
At The Hofford Mill in Weissport, just 5 miles from Jim Thorpe. Cheese curds, nachos, drunken shrimp, and Cajun crab dip. Tacos, buttermilk chicken sandwiches, hand-cut fries.
From a quirky art cafe to a gastropub to a restaurant serving absinthe in a secret back room, all the hotspots in Jim Thorpe you want to know.
Secluded camping in the forest. This glamping tent offers the peace and quiet of camping in the deep woods.
Pennsylvania-roasted coffee, espressos, teas, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and crepes Located inside Hofford Mill, open daily.
Just outside Jim Thorpe in Bear Creek Plaza. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, stromboli/calzone, burgers, and kids’ meals.
Ice cream stand with pick-up counter. Hard ice cream, sundaes, shakes, and soft-serve. Dipped waffle cones. Quick eats like hot dogs, fries. Bring your dog for a doggie sundae.
Casual late-night fare and classic American cocktails in historic Millionaire’s Row. Very good food and creative classic cocktails.
Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
Tons of beer and a bunch of mixers. They’ve also got snacks, candy, party supplies, and Sunday slushies.
2 buildings with 9 fully equipped apartments that sleep from 2 – 6 guests and become your home away from home.
Hoagies, cheesesteaks, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, soups, pizza, and desserts. The bread for their hoagies is made on the premises.
Tent camping in the forest on 40 wooded private acres. Outdoor kitchen, fire ring, bathhouse. 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe.
multi-recreational event complex in an historic silk mill. It’s got a craft bar, a modern American eatery, and a coffee shop. It’s even an e–bike rental!
Sand Spring Lake at Hickory Run State Park. Wide, sandy beach. Crowded on weekends. 400-table picnic area, playground, disc golf. Mid-May – Mid-Sept. Small $ to park.
Basic Jim Thorpe Shur-Save supermarket that’s small, friendly, as has everything you need. Bakery and prepared foods. Next door to Mason’s Cold Beer.
Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
Huge comfy dining room serving burgers, chili, sandwiches, wings, fish & chips, pierogies, and weekly specials. Full bar, outdoor seating.
Old-fashioned variety store with toys and knickknacks, quirky home decorations, big variety of stuff. Good for a roam.
16,000-acre state park. 300 tent, trailer, RV sites, a few walk-in sites, camping cottages. Lake, hiking, trout fishing, waterfalls, streams. Apr – Dec.
Romantic restored 1860’s Victorian mansion in Jim Thorpe’s historic district. Walking distance to shops, eateries, hiking trails.
5 suites on 4 acres on 100s of acres of state land. Deck, fire pit, wood-burning stove. Stained glass and metal works, former artist’s home.
Hand-crafted, wickedly wonderful soap and body provisions. Visit their online store to place your order.
Truly fabulous produce, flowers, and herbs at their farm stand on Upper Nis Hollow Drive. Organic, sustainable, seasonal, fresh.
Hand-dipped & soft-serve ie cream. Cones, shakes, floats, ices, sundaes. Waffle & pretzel cones. Spillane’s hot dogs on a toasted New England-style roll.
Craft distillery offers locally-made, small-batch spirits in a uniquely appointed tasting room right in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe.
Small batch, craft beer. Any seasoned beer drinker is sure to love this brewery that has everything from IPAs to lagers.
Hosts 4 guests in 1 bedroom with 2 beds and 1 bath. 1800s charm with a modern twist. Perfect place from which to explore beautiful Jim Thorpe.
Five bedrooms with 11 beds, 3 baths. Comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests. One-acre hilltop, perfect for groups. Luxury. Bring Fido!
