Jim Thorpe 18229
- Huge comfy dining room serving burgers, chili, sandwiches, wings, fish & chips, pierogies, and weekly specials. Full bar, outdoor seating.
- 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 Switzerland of America and the center of the East Coast bicycling scene, surrounded by two state parks. Miles of hiking and biking trails. Gastropubs, lakeside dining.
- Host 3 in a peaceful and serene escape, a short walk away from all the attractions of Jim Thorpe. Cozy and adorable. Bring Fido!
- Wondering where to park when visiting Jim Thorpe? Believe us, you’re not the only one. This tiny fabulous town gets jammed on weekends and during special events. One way to get it parked is to arrive early in the day. Here are some others.
- Cute dine-in creperie opened in summer 2022. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options made with organic, non-GMO, all-natural ingredients
- 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.
- Modest rooms are clean, some with shared baths. Suites with sofa beds, minifridges, coffee makers. WiFi, TV. Close to biking and hiking trails.
- Gastropub in renovated firehouse features craft beers, fine wines, a compelling selection of whiskeys and cocktails. Great food.
- A holistic boutique featuring its own beauty line of quality products. Candles, teas, soaps, crystals, CBD products, and more.
- Historical narrated trolley tour of the town, summertime wine tours, pub dinner tour, and more. History and scenic viewing.
- Casual fine dining, steak, seafood, pasta. Eclectic gourmet menu, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine and beer lists, cocktails.
- Hosts 8 and merges old-world beauty with a modern flair. 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1600 square feet, parking.
- Friendly neighborhood pub that takes its juke, food, and beverages seriously. Farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer. Daily specials, pool table, live music.
- 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.
- Hand-crafted, wickedly wonderful soap and body provisions. Visit their online store to place your order.
- 1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with truly great breakfasts, exquisite period decor, and impeccable service. 5-star experience.
- Comfortable booths and a cozy gas fireplace. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and snacks. Happy hour, live music.
- Casual late-night fare and classic American cocktails in historic Millionaire’s Row. Very good food and creative classic cocktails.
- Small batch, craft beer. Any seasoned beer drinker is sure to love this brewery that has everything from IPAs to lagers.
- Newly renovated 1899 Victorian-style house with 3 guest rooms located directly on the Switchback Trail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nice, old-fashioned coffee shop hangout with handmade ice cream, cold brew, espresso, ice cream floats, and coffee drinks.
- Pocono biking trips along the Lehigh River starting in Jim Thorpe. Day trips and overnight trips, TREK bike rentals, shuttle service.
- Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
- Old gas station by railroad tracks converted to ice cream shop. Walk up serving windows, outdoor seating. Ice cream and coffee.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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. Bring Fido!
- 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.
- 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.
- Old-fashioned variety store with toys and knickknacks, quirky home decorations, big variety of stuff. Good for a roam.
- Craft distillery offers locally-made, small-batch spirits in a uniquely appointed tasting room right in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe.
- 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.
- Old-school indie record shop on Main Street. Browse the selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, concert DVDs, and band tee shirts.
- Busy and popular restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hibachi. Friendly and fast-paced. Full-service bar.
- 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.
- 19 rooms and a spa in a rehabbed 1894 YMCA of Mauch Chunk facility. Beautiful with WiFi, Smart TVs, refrigerators, and free guest parking.
- The Old Jail Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the 1871 jail and to the history of the Molly Maguires.
- 1846 factory building houses work of Victor Stabin, compared to Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher. Cafe Arielle next door.
- Seasonal summertime attraction in Jim Thorpe where visitors can experience the wonder of live butterflies and exotic frogs.
- Steep but easy-to-follow trail leading up Mount Pisgah to a pair of fantastic Carbon County vistas. 1.4-mile out-and-back trail that’s considered a moderately challenging route.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provides a stunning vista above the Lehigh River Gorge near Mauch Jim Thorpe. It’s just a gorgeous view.
- Mauch Chunk Lake is a 354-acre lake on Mauch Chunk Lake Park for swimming, picnicking, great fishing, and boating. Reserve a boat.
- 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.
- Small craft brewery with taproom focused on lagers and low ABV session beers. Buy growlers and six-packs to go.