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Jim Thorpe
Information and Review
The Victorian village of
Jim Thorpe, named in honor of the famous athlete, features
beautiful scenery, quaint shops, great food, rich history, entertainment
and phenomenal architecture. It is located at the base of a steep valley
carved by the Lehigh River just an 1 1/2 hours from Philadelphia and 2
hours from New York.
 
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Contact Information
Jim Thorpe
Area Council
PO Box 164
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (888) JIM THORPE
Email: info@jimthorpe.org
Website:
www.jimthorpe.org
There is
something for everyone when visiting Jim Thorpe.
A restored railroad allows visitors to take a ride through the
area. You can tour a real anthracite coal mine or check
out a fantastic model train display. Check out the Harry
Packer Mansion and see if it reminds you of a ride in Disney
World. You may want to visit the old jail museum or simply
visit the shops and have a great meal.
Some
Attractions To Consider...
Lehigh
Gorge Scenic Railway
Enjoy a one
hour ride on a 1920's era open window coach train. Take in
the highlights of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Trains
normally run every two hours on a varying schedule. Rides
originate from the historic Passenger Station of the former
Central RR of New Jersey in the downtown Historic District
of Jim Thorpe.
Contact
Information:
Former Central RR of New Jersey Train Station
Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8485
Harry
Packer Mansion
A site to visit is the Harry Packer Mansion, which was used as a
model for the haunted mansion in Disney World. Check out
their Adult "Murder Mystery Weekends".
Contact
Information:
1 Packer Hill Rd.
Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8566
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No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
Ride a
rail car into an Anthracite mine and then continue to
experience the adventures with a walking tour within the
mine. This is a great adventure for the whole family.
I went on this tour with my daughter's 4th grade class and
we had a great time. When you first get into the rail
car and start to travel into the mine your first thoughts
are "Should I really be doing this?" However, when you
arrive at your destination you will be pleasantly surprised
to see that you are in a very large, well lit area.
You are then guided through areas of the mine, some of which
are a more narrow and dark. You will see some amazing
sites and hear some terrific stories. Some of the
interesting sites are the miner's hospital, original
elevator shaft and the underground mule way. Great fun --
highly recommend it.
The
museum is filled with original mining equipment and
artifacts.
Free
parking and picnic facilities are available.
Contact
Information:
9 Dock St. Lansford, PA 18243
570-645-7074
Old
Jail Museum
This
1800's jail, which was in use until 1995, is the site where
seven of the accused coal miners known as the Molly Maguires
were put to death. This jail contains 28 cells, dungeons,
the warden's apartment, gallows and a mysterious handprint
on the wall.
Contact information:
570-325-5259
Old
Mauch Chumk Model Train Display.
See over
1,000 feet of track, approximately 50 railroad cars,
realistic landscapes, over 100 bridges and trestles, over
200 structures, and actual moving automobiles. Kids
will love this train display.
Contact
Information:
41 Susquehanna Street
Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-4371
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DIRECTIONS TO JIM
THORPE
Click Here to obtain directions to Jim
Thorpe using MapQuest.com
NORTH
JERSEY & NYC AREA -
Take I-80 West into PA. Get off at Blakeslee
exit #284. Make a left onto route 115 south.
Go approximately 3 to 4 miles and turn right
onto route 903 south. Continue on 903 for
approximately 18 miles into Jim Thorpe. Go
across the bridge to the traffic light. Make
a left turn. This will bring you to the
Historic District of Jim Thorpe.
DELAWARE,
BALTIMORE, & DC AREA -
Take I-95
north to I-76 west into Philadelphia area.
PHILADELPHIA & SOUTH JERSEY -
Take I-76
west to I-476 north. Stay on I-476 north (it
becomes the Northeast Extension of the PA
Turnpike) for approximately one hour. Get
off at exit #74.
FROM EXIT
74 -
This is
the Mahoning Valley exit. From here, follow
PA Rt. 209 south for approximately 6 miles
into Jim Thorpe.
Street parking is metered and public
lots may require a nominal fee.
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