Jim Thorpe
Casual fine dining, steak, seafood, pasta. Eclectic gourmet menu, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine and beer lists, cocktails.
1846 factory building houses work of Victor Stabin, compared to Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher. Cafe Arielle next door.
Gastropub in renovated firehouse features craft beers, fine wines, a compelling selection of whiskeys and cocktails. Great food.
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.
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.
Annual indie film festival in April at Mauch Chunk Opera house and venues in town. “Top 100 Reviewed Festivals” by FilmFreeway.
Handmade artisanal donuts with quality coffee. Beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters. Hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.
Exhilarating vintage sidecar rig rides around the beautiful historic town of Jim Thorpe, and in its surrounding splendor.
Friendly neighborhood pub that takes its juke, food, and beverages seriously. Farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer. Daily specials, pool table, live music.
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.
Family campground, 200 RV/tent/cabin sites available from Apr – Oct. Swimming pool, lots of activities. On Mauch Chunk Creek. Fishing, swimming, pet-friendly.
Busy and popular restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hibachi. Friendly and fast-paced. Full-service bar.
Old gas station by railroad tracks converted to ice cream shop. Walk up serving windows, outdoor seating. Ice cream and coffee.
The story of Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, mining, Switchback Railroad, to renaming from the original Mauch Chunk.
The Old Jail Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the 1871 jail and to the history of the Molly Maguires.
Pocono biking trips along the Lehigh River starting in Jim Thorpe. Day trips and overnight trips, TREK bike rentals, shuttle service.
Victorian townhouse in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Authentically restored, equipped with modern amenities. Comfortably fits up to 8 adults.
Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.
Charming Victorian in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Suites w/ kitchenettes, private balconies. Private parking, bike storage, WiFi, cable TV.
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.
A holistic boutique featuring its own beauty line of quality products. Candles, teas, soaps, crystals, CBD products, and more.
Old-school indie record shop on Main Street. Browse the selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, concert DVDs, and band tee shirts.
Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co tasting room. Black elderberry wine, hard elderberry cider, hard apple cider. Charcuterie plates.
Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. All skill levels include beginners, kids. Trip options include hiking/paddling combo trip. Rail-Trail biking and paintball.
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.
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.
Tiny storefront breakfast place in an old Victorian. Daily from 6 am – 1 pm. Omelets, pancakes, french toast, country-fried steak.
Produces its own pickles, jams, and salsa. Spicy pickles, bread & butter pickles, pickled green beans, garlic, asparagus, and more. Cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, home decor.
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.
Gastropub using locally distilled spirits, local beer, small plates. Try Short Rib Poutine, Flash Fried Chevre Salad, Truffle Fries.
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.”
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.
Vintage coaches pulled by diesel engines. Narrated round-trips follow the Lehigh River over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Traditional Irish pub at Hotel Switzerland. Burgers, soup, chili, sandwiches. Daily dinner specials. Beer on tap.
475 SF of a peaceful and serene escape, a short walk away from all the attractions of Jim Thorpe. Cozy and adorable.
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.
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.
Quaint 1800’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.
Just outside Jim Thorpe in Bear Creek Plaza. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, stromboli/calzone, burgers, and kids’ meals.
Beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue comfortably hosts 1,800 concertgoers. Dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area, restaurant/bar.
2 buildings with 9 fully equipped apartments that sleep from 2 – 6 guests and become your home away from home.
Modest rooms are clean, some with shared baths. Suites with sofa beds, minifridges, coffee makers. WiFi, TV. Close to biking and hiking trails.
Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
Romantic restored 1860’s Victorian mansion in Jim Thorpe’s historic district. Walking distance to shops, eateries, hiking trails.
Meat-friendly, plant-forward scratch kitchen. Vegan and vegetarian options, allergen-aware. Beer & wine, specialty cocktails.
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.
135 secluded primitive sites in 345-acre county park on lake. Boat, hike, swim, fish. Inexpensive, unplugged camping vacation. Bathhouse, camp store.
Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
Dating from 1849, this quaint hotel is located in the heart of downtown Jim Thorpe’s Old Mauch Chunk Historic District .