Lehigh River Gorge Region
- Truly fabulous produce, flowers, and herbs at their farm stand on Upper Nis Hollow Drive. Organic, sustainable, seasonal, fresh.
- Sandwiches, seafood, steaks, and BBQ with craft cocktails, beers, and fine wines. Wednesday is Wing Night.
- Pennsylvania-roasted coffee, espressos, teas, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and crepes Located inside Hofford Mill, open daily.
- 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.
- 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!
- Seasonal summertime attraction in Jim Thorpe where visitors can experience the wonder of live butterflies and exotic frogs.
- Vintage coaches pulled by diesel engines. Narrated round-trips follow the Lehigh River over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
- Country bar/eatery in a huge and very old stone house. Live entertainment Wed/Sun. Outdoor seating, friendly service.
- 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.
- The Old Jail Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the 1871 jail and to the history of the Molly Maguires.
- Handmade artisanal donuts with quality coffee. Beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters. Hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.
- Beautiful Pocono Mountain outdoor amphitheater. Sat/Sun shows. Beer, wine, food. Dance floor by the stage.
- On a private 400-acre estate, these rustic and charming cabins overlook a beautiful brook with trails to the Lehigh River Gorge.
- Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
- Small-town storefront pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza pie, hoagies (subs), calzone, and stromboli, and a full bar. Gets busy during the season.
- Casual late-night fare and classic American cocktails in historic Millionaire’s Row. Very good food and creative classic cocktails.
- 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.
- Cute dine-in creperie opened in summer 2022. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options made with organic, non-GMO, all-natural ingredients
- Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
- 16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
- In business since 1912. Danishes, cakes, rolls, pies, breads, cupcakes, sticky buns, and everything you can imagine. Great prices, friendly service.
- 19 rooms and a spa in a rehabbed 1894 YMCA of Mauch Chunk facility. Beautiful with WiFi, Smart TVs, refrigerators, and free guest parking.
- An immersive Alice in Wonderland experience that allows patrons to work alongside some of their favorite characters from the Alice in Wonderland stores, and to meet some new ones along the way.
- Elegant B&B in a restored 1874 mansion. Gilded Age opulence with modern-day conveniences. Suites and rooms. Less than a mile from downtown. $$$$
- Beautiful home in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Hosts 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3 floors. You’ve got a backyard, grill, TV, and WiFi.
- 2 buildings with 9 fully equipped apartments that sleep from 2 – 6 guests and become your home away from home.
- Gift shop with dried arrangements, sachets, soaps, and candles. Two acres of blossoming lavender plants.
- They keep on building at PA’s largest bike park with the highest vertical in the state. Beginners to experts.
- Hosts 8 and merges old-world beauty with a modern flair. 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1600 square feet, parking.
- Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co tasting room. Black elderberry wine, hard elderberry cider, hard apple cider. Charcuterie plates.
- Host 3 in a peaceful and serene escape, a short walk away from all the attractions of Jim Thorpe. Cozy and adorable. Bring Fido!
- Small craft brewery with taproom focused on lagers and low ABV session beers. Buy growlers and six-packs to go.
- The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
- Red, white, and rosé wines made at Big Creek’s family-owned, limited production vineyard. They serve cheese platters, wine by the glass, and seasonal cocktails.
- Hosts 10 in Bear Creek Lake by Jim Thorpe. 2,100 sf, comfy beds, 4 Smart TVs, stuff for the kids, big dining room table.
- 3-bedroom house hosts 7 guests with 4 beds and 2 baths. Level 2 electric car charging outlet. Bear Creek Lake for on the water fun.
- Hosts up to 23 in a huge house with Beltsville lake view. A/C, heat, deck, fire pit, huge fireplace, wet bar, tons more. Very nice.
- Lunch, dinner, 36 draft beer and 70 craft bottles. Burgers, entrees, vegetarian dishes, and seafood, as well as specialty desserts, made in-house daily.
- 1846 factory building houses work of Victor Stabin, compared to Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher. Cafe Arielle next door.
- 26 miles of uninterrupted rail trail runs through Lehigh Gorge State Park from White Haven to Glen Onoko. The entire length of Lehigh Gorge is ideal for walking or off-road biking.
- Tons of beer and a bunch of mixers. They’ve also got snacks, candy, party supplies, and Sunday slushies.
- Mauch Chunk Lake is a 354-acre lake on Mauch Chunk Lake Park for swimming, picnicking, great fishing, and boating. Reserve a boat.
- Try rafting, kayaking, or biking. Come out for a day in the fresh air and enjoy exciting river rapids, Lehigh Gorge scenery, and crisp Pocono Mountain air.
- Deli and diner-style eat-in joint, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Convenience items, deli to go, tobacco, lottery. Baked goods made on site.
- 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.
- Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
- Late 1800s Victorian minutes from downtown Jim Thorpe. Each room has its own unique charm and beauty, with all the modern necessities and conveniences. Beautiful breakfasts.
- Historical narrated trolley tour of the town, summertime wine tours, pub dinner tour, and more. History and scenic viewing.
- Hosts 7 guests in secluded lake community. Super family-friendly. Fire pit, fireplace, lake, pool, close to the town of Jim Thorpe.