Lehigh River Gorge Region
- Handmade artisanal donuts with quality coffee. Beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters. Hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.
- Old-fashioned variety store with toys and knickknacks, quirky home decorations, big variety of stuff. Good for a roam.
- 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.
- Sunflower Festival, Fall Fest, Christmas trees, flowers, pumpkin butter, gift shop, and lots of events.
- 1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.
- A Harry Potter-themed coffee shop with friendly staff and a sweet dog named Charlie. Reruns of Harry Potter movies projected onto a wall.
- Gastropub using locally distilled spirits, local beer, small plates. Try Short Rib Poutine, Flash Fried Chevre Salad, Truffle Fries.
- Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
- 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.
- Busy and popular restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hibachi. Friendly and fast-paced. Full-service bar.
- 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.
- Restored 19th-century Industrial Revolution mining town, tours & museum. Houses, 2 churches, a rectory, company store. “You load sixteen tons, what do you get?”
- Nice, old-fashioned coffee shop hangout with handmade ice cream, cold brew, espresso, ice cream floats, and coffee drinks.
- Dating from 1849, this quaint hotel is located in the heart of downtown Jim Thorpe’s Old Mauch Chunk Historic District .
- Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
- Secluded and private lake community with great amenities including a 137-acre lake. Lots of Airbnb and VRBO listings.
- Couples getaway renovated lakefront cabin with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Fire pit, hot tub, canoe.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- Victorian townhouse in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Authentically restored, equipped with modern amenities. Comfortably fits up to 8 adults.
- Flights for not only wine drinkers but also those who enjoy locally produced brews and special cocktails made with spirits produced right in Carbon County.
- 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.
- 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.
- Romantic restored 1860’s Victorian mansion in Jim Thorpe’s historic district. Walking distance to shops, eateries, hiking trails.
- Traditional Irish pub at Hotel Switzerland. Burgers, soup, chili, sandwiches. Daily dinner specials. Beer on tap.
- Lunch, dinner, 36 draft beer and 70 craft bottles. Burgers, entrees, vegetarian dishes, and seafood, as well as specialty desserts, made in-house daily.
- 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.
- 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.
- Casual late-night fare and classic American cocktails in historic Millionaire’s Row. Very good food and creative classic cocktails.
- Comfortable and affordable accommodations in a cozy retro-style motel, adjacent to Macaluso’s Restaurant.
- Room for 10 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Hot tub, sauna, fire pit, A/C, central heating, a grill, and a gorgeous landscaped koi pond.
- A holistic boutique featuring its own beauty line of quality products. Candles, teas, soaps, crystals, CBD products, and more.
- “The World’s Largest General Store and Family Entertainment Center.” ACE Hardware and an Ashley Homestore. They have a bowling alley. Whacky and fun.
- Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
- Seasonal summertime attraction in Jim Thorpe where visitors can experience the wonder of live butterflies and exotic frogs.
- 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.
- Basic sites in 2021 are $35 and include access to bathrooms, showers, and firepits; no RV hookups. Glamping sites start at $169/night.
- Chic micro distillery offering grain to glass distillates, PA craft brews, and wine in an historic building. Food trucks, live music.
- Primitives to retro wares. Coins, glass, autographs, military memorabilia, vintage radios, and Victrolas in the heart of Jim Thorpe.
- Gift shop with dried arrangements, sachets, soaps, and candles. Two acres of blossoming lavender plants.
- A 425-acre beauty Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania camp. Recently remodeled, private lake, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. financial aid available.
- Raft class II and III rapids on the Lehigh River, zipline, play paintball, or enjoy a bike ride along the Lehigh Gorge Trail.
- Family ski area, PA’s highest vertical, 5 terrain parks. 39 trails and 16 lifts. Summer activities include mountain biking, scenic lift rides, archery, disc golf, more.
- Renowned for Austrian and German style wines with many international accolades. Tastings, food trucks, indoor/outdoor seating.
- Modern chalet secluded on 10 acres sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms with 6 beds, 3 baths. Fireplace, sauna, fire pit, deck, screened-in porch.
- Beautiful Pocono Mountain outdoor amphitheater. Sat/Sun shows. Beer, wine, food. Dance floor by the stage.
- 1846 factory building houses work of Victor Stabin, compared to Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher. Cafe Arielle next door.
- 16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
- Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. All skill levels include beginners, kids. Trip options include hiking/paddling combo trip. Rail-Trail biking and paintball.