Lehigh River Gorge Region
Acoustically, there are none better. This Victorian-era opera house presents a wide range of live music with seating plus a large dance area.
On a private 400-acre estate, these rustic and charming cabins overlook a beautiful brook with trails to the Lehigh River Gorge.
Almost 3,000 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, boating around the 950-acre Beltzville Lake. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms.
Gastropub in renovated firehouse features craft beers, fine wines, a compelling selection of whiskeys and cocktails. Great food.
Elegant B&B in a restored 1874 mansion. Gilded Age opulence with modern-day conveniences. Suites and rooms. Less than a mile from downtown. $$$$
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.
18 miles to Pocono Raceway, close to fishing and boating at Beltzville State Park. RV/tent sites. Don Laine campers are a conservative bunch.
Beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue comfortably hosts 1,800 concertgoers. Dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area, restaurant/bar.
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.
Exhilarating vintage sidecar rig rides around the beautiful historic town of Jim Thorpe, and in its surrounding splendor.
They keep on building at PA’s largest bike park with the highest vertical in the state. Beginners to experts.
Comfortable and affordable accommodations in a cozy retro-style motel, adjacent to Macaluso’s Restaurant.
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.
Five bedrooms with 11 beds, 3 baths. Comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests. One-acre hilltop, perfect for groups. Luxury.
Glen Onoko Guesthouse merges old-world beauty with a modern flair. 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1600 square feet, parking.
Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
An excellent chef-owned restaurant in a chalet-like building that sports a lovely deck. It’s reasonably priced and offers a pizza menu along with a fine dining menu.
135 secluded primitive sites in 345-acre county park on lake. Boat, hike, swim, fish. Inexpensive, unplugged camping vacation. Bathhouse, camp store.
Cute dine-in creperie opened in summer 2022. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options made with organic, non-GMO, all-natural ingredients
Family campground, 200 RV/tent/cabin sites available from Apr – Oct. Swimming pool, lots of activities. On Mauch Chunk Creek. Fishing, swimming, pet-friendly.
1846 factory building houses work of Victor Stabin, compared to Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher. Cafe Arielle next door.
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.
Home to one of the largest collections of American Abstract Expressionist art in a magnificent and historic church building.
475 SF of a peaceful and serene escape, a short walk away from all the attractions of Jim Thorpe. Cozy and adorable.
Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
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.
Great for hiking and biking. Trail runs parallel to Mauch Chunk Creek, provides easy access for fishing. Shuttle service, bike rental available in Jim Thorpe.
Small craft brewery with taproom focused on lagers and low ABV session beers. Buy growlers and six-packs to go.
Tiny storefront breakfast place in an old Victorian. Daily from 6 am – 1 pm. Omelets, pancakes, french toast, country-fried steak.
Handmade artisanal donuts with quality coffee. Beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters. Hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.
Home in the heart of Jim Thorpe. It’s 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3 floors. You’ve got a backyard, grill, TV, and WiFi.
1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.
2 buildings with 9 fully equipped apartments that sleep from 2 – 6 guests and become your home away from home.
Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
Busy and popular restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hibachi. Friendly and fast-paced. Full-service bar.
The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
Roadside Bar-B-Q pit and a food truck serving real wood-smoked barbecue and more. Catering is also available via their food truck.
Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. All skill levels include beginners, kids. Trip options include hiking/paddling combo trip. Rail-Trail biking and paintball.
A variety of bagels and breakfast sandwiches, BLTs, panini, and steaks sandwiches for lunch. They’ve got an assortment of potato hashes that include pastrami and andouille.
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.
Above the Poconos Skydivers offers tandem skydiving, instructor-assisted jumps, and advanced freefall training, along with group skydiving parties.
Old gas station by railroad tracks converted to ice cream shop. Walk up serving windows, outdoor seating. Ice cream and coffee.
Mason’s Cold Beer is a beer distributor that has got a friendly staff selling cold beer and slurpies. Located next door to Jim Thorpe Market.
Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
Quaint 1700’s log and stone luxury B&B on a 24-acre estate in Blue Mountains region known for wineries. WiFi, breakfast, room service, indoor heated pool.
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.
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.
“The World’s Largest General Store and Family Entertainment Center.” ACE Hardware and an Ashley Homestore. They have a bowling alley. Whacky and fun.
Intimate jazz venue in a vaulted 19th-century wireworks factory. Latin Jazz to bebop and African rhythms to classic jazz in an acoustically exceptional venue.
Modest rooms are clean, some with shared baths. Suites with sofa beds, minifridges, coffee makers. WiFi, TV. Close to biking and hiking trails.
