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couple fishing on foggy Mauch Chun Lake

Mauch Chunk Lake Park

Exceptionally beautiful county park with a 345-acre lake. Facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.

Jim Thorpe Trolley Company red car

Jim Thorpe Trolley Company

Historical narrated trolley tour of the town, summertime wine tours, pub dinner tour, and more. History and scenic viewing.

Mauch Chunk Museum Cultural Center in a church

Mauch Chunk Museum Cultural Center

Jim Thorpe from the formation of coal to the Lenape Indians, the mining town of Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Railroad. June-Dec.

The Van Pelt House exterior

The Van Pelt House

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.

Ma's Crepes and Cakes interior

Ma’s Crepes and Cakes

Cute dine-in creperie opened in summer 2022. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options made with organic, non-GMO, all-natural ingredients.

Jim Thorpe Treehouse Exterior

Jim Thorpe Treehouse

Hosts 10 in 3 bedrooms, each of which has its own bath. 12 skylights, patio, fire pit, 4 decks. It's a beauty.