Lehigh River Gorge Region
- Comfortable and affordable accommodations in a cozy retro-style motel, adjacent to Macaluso’s Restaurant.
- Annual indie film festival in April at Mauch Chunk Opera house and venues in town. “Top 100 Reviewed Festivals” by FilmFreeway.
- Romantic restored 1860’s Victorian mansion in Jim Thorpe’s historic district. Walking distance to shops, eateries, hiking trails.
- Tiny storefront breakfast place in an old Victorian. Daily from 6 am – 1 pm. Omelets, pancakes, french toast, country-fried steak.
- Trip Advisor “Hall of Fame” 2018. Heart of Jim Thorpe on Race Street, the most romantic street in the Pocono Mountains. Walk to to shops, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/biking trails.
- Casual fine dining, steak, seafood, pasta. Eclectic gourmet menu, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine and beer lists, cocktails.
- Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. All skill levels include beginners, kids. Trip options include hiking/paddling combo trip. Rail-Trail biking and paintball.
- Pennsylvania-roasted coffee, espressos, teas, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and crepes Located inside Hofford Mill, open daily.
- Sophisticated, upscale cafe with sandwiches, soups, and salads. Full bar. Kids’ menu and play area. Part of the Stabin Museum. Open Fri, Sat, Sun.
- Glen Onoko Guesthouse merges old-world beauty with a modern flair. 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1600 square feet, parking.
- “The World’s Largest General Store and Family Entertainment Center.” ACE Hardware and an Ashley Homestore. They have a bowling alley. Whacky and fun.
- 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.
- Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
- Home to one of the largest collections of American Abstract Expressionist art in a magnificent and historic church building.
- Mountain town of 4,000 known as “The Switzerland of America.” Vintage trains, boutiques, restaurants, and festivals aplenty in the heart of the East Coast cycling scene.
- Meat-friendly, plant-forward scratch kitchen. Vegan and vegetarian options, allergen-aware. Beer & wine, specialty cocktails.
- Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
- Vintage coaches pulled by diesel engines. Narrated round-trips follow the Lehigh River over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
- The Switzerland of America and the center of the East Coast bicycling scene, surrounded by two state parks. Miles of hiking and biking trails. Gastropubs, lakeside dining.
- Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
- Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co tasting room. Black elderberry wine, hard elderberry cider, hard apple cider. Charcuterie plates.
- 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.
- A tiny grouping of secluded cabins and tent sites centered around a beautiful stream with a waterfall. 400 acres perfect for fishing, hiking, and biking.
- Soup is the best medicine!” operates a quick and friendly take-out counter in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe. The soup shop is in a cute alleyway along the side of a historic mansion.
- Vintage soda fountain serves ice cream, coffee, tea, and candy. Manning Dairy Farm’s homemade ice cream. Tons of penny candy and French press coffee.
- Charming Victorian in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Suites w/ kitchenettes, private balconies. Private parking, bike storage, WiFi, cable TV.
- A 425-acre beauty Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania camp. Recently remodeled, private lake, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. financial aid available.
- A huge collection of affordable vintage items, from jewelry to clothes, scarves, hats, and housewares. It’s a great place for an afternoon browse.
- They keep on building at PA’s largest bike park with the highest vertical in the state. Beginners to experts.
- Primitives to retro wares. Coins, glass, autographs, military memorabilia, vintage radios, and Victrolas in the heart of Jim Thorpe.
- Raft class II and III rapids on the Lehigh River, zipline, play paintball, or enjoy a bike ride along the Lehigh Gorge Trail.
- Modern chalet secluded on 10 acres sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms with 6 beds, 3 baths. Fireplace, sauna, fire pit, deck, screened-in porch.
- 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.
- Harry Potter-themed coffee shop with friendly staff and a sweet dog named Charlie. Good coffee, quiche, and cookies.
- 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.
- Book lover’s paradise located at 65 Broadway in historic downtown Jim Thorpe. New and used books in an inventory of current “eclectic fiction and non-fiction.”
- Beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue comfortably hosts 1,800 concertgoers. Dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area, restaurant/bar.
- 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.
- 18 miles to Pocono Raceway, close to fishing and boating at Beltzville State Park. RV/tent sites. Don Laine campers are a conservative bunch.
- 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.
- 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!
- 165 sites, friendly, and great for kids. Lots of activities, tons of amenities. Swimming pool, camp store, cable TV, WiFi, stocked fishing pond.
- Old-school indie record shop on Main Street. Browse the selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, concert DVDs, and band tee shirts.
- The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
- Nostalgic candy store with over 800 sweets. Homemade local chocolates, fudge, penny candies, gift baskets, local artisan products.
- Comfortable setting to enjoy a full selection of ales, lagers, and hard seltzers for on draft and packaged “to go”. They also have wine, cocktails, and two slushy machines.
- Well-maintained RV park, tons of activities for kids and adults. Heated swimming pool, BBQs and picnics, well-stocked fishing pond.
- 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.
- Low-cost hostel a stone’s throw from the Lehigh River and 4 short minutes from the D&L Trail. Canoe, kayak, bike, hike, and ski.
- Gift shop with dried arrangements, sachets, soaps, and candles. Two acres of blossoming lavender plants.