Lehigh River Gorge Region
- Each Saturday from 9 am to noon, from late May through mid-October. “Producer goods” only market. Everything is fresh and local.
- A 425-acre beauty Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania camp. Recently remodeled, private lake, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. financial aid available.
- Modest rooms are clean, some with shared baths. Suites with sofa beds, minifridges, coffee makers. WiFi, TV. Close to biking and hiking trails.
- 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.
- 1850s mansion balcony or garden level host 10 guests. Beautiful, updated with central downtown location, lots of amenities.
- Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co tasting room. Black elderberry wine, hard elderberry cider, hard apple cider. Charcuterie plates.
- Their slogan is “Partying Naked Since 1945.” Camp, grab a cabin, a hotel room, or bring your RV. Their activities calendar is jam-packed throughout the summer.
- Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
- 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.
- Host 3 in a peaceful and serene escape, a short walk away from all the attractions of Jim Thorpe. Cozy and adorable. Bring Fido!
- 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.
- Victorian townhouse hosts 8 in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Beautiful, authentically restored, and equipped with modern amenities. Close to everything.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gastropub in renovated firehouse features craft beers, fine wines, a compelling selection of whiskeys and cocktails. Great food.
- Deli and diner-style eat-in joint, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Convenience items, deli to go, tobacco, lottery. Baked goods made on site.
- Country bar/eatery in a huge and very old stone house. Live entertainment Wed/Sun. Outdoor seating, friendly service.
- 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.
- 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.
- Newly renovated 1899 Victorian-style house with 3 guest rooms located directly on the Switchback Trail.
- Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
- “The World’s Largest General Store and Family Entertainment Center.” ACE Hardware and an Ashley Homestore. They have a bowling alley. Whacky and fun.
- Handmade artisanal donuts with quality coffee. Beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters. Hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.
- Tons of beer and a bunch of mixers. They’ve also got snacks, candy, party supplies, and Sunday slushies.
- Hosts 10 guests.2 fireplaces, skylights, hot tub, pool table, and fantastic 50-miles views. Great for large groups of people. Bring Fido!
- Hosts 14 guests in 5 bedrooms with 8 beds and 3 baths. Grill, picnic table, movie room, ROKU TVs, hot tub. Luxurious, large and spacious for your group.
- Classic Italian cuisine for over 50 years. Seafood, salad, pasta, meat. Outdoor patio, kid’s menu, full wine list.
- Modern chalet hosts 12 guests (8 adults and 4 children) in 4 bedrooms with 8 beds and 4.5 baths. Gated community with lake and pool. Lovely.
- Harry Potter-themed coffee shop with friendly staff and a sweet dog named Charlie. Good coffee, quiche, and cookies.
- Hosts 10 in 3 bedrooms, each of which has its own bath. 12 skylights, patio, fire pit, 4 decks. It’s a beauty.
- The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
- Hosts 5 guests in a newly built cabin in quiet lake community. Convenience and comfort include fire pit, fireplace, and more.
- Pennsylvania-roasted coffee, espressos, teas, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and crepes Located inside Hofford Mill, open daily.
- Casual late-night fare and classic American cocktails in historic Millionaire’s Row. Very good food and creative classic cocktails.
- Dating from 1849, this quaint hotel is located in the heart of downtown Jim Thorpe’s Old Mauch Chunk Historic District .
- Well-maintained RV park, tons of activities for kids and adults. Heated swimming pool, BBQs and picnics, well-stocked fishing pond.
- Vintage coaches pulled by diesel engines. Narrated round-trips follow the Lehigh River over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
- Blue Mountain Ski Area’s restaurant. Family-friendly. Burgers, wings, scenic view from the dining room and deck.
- They keep on building at PA’s largest bike park with the highest vertical in the state. Beginners to experts.
- 16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
- Certified herbalist and candle-making witches. What else do you need? It’s a traditional witchcraft store, and they’ve got everything.
- Old-school indie record shop on Main Street. Browse the selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, concert DVDs, and band tee shirts.
- Roadside Bar-B-Q pit and a food truck serving real wood-smoked barbecue and more. Catering is also available via their food truck.
- Family friendly Italian cuisine with live music every Thursday and Friday in a fun atmosphere. Semi-formal and very friendly.