Jim Thorpe, PA

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TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Jim Thorpe, PA is the home to eight buildings on the National Register of Historical Places. The prosperity from the town's rich coal mining history has left its indelible mark along the streets and surrounding areas. Be sure to check websites or call ahead for hours of operation, which change seasonally.

PLEASE NOTE: The hours for various attractions typically vary according to the season. Especially during the week, call ahead to be sure they're open.
 
OLD JAIL MUSEUM -website-
Wander the Old Jail's cold hallways, past Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall, under the gallows on which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death, and down into the eerie dungeon.And don't forget to check out our new book, "Ghosts of the Molly Maguires?", a collection of visitors' first-hand accounts of strange happenings in the Old Jail.
128 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
(570) 325-5259
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SWITCHBACK GRAVITY R.R. FOUNDATION, INC. -website-
Learn more about one of the first railroads in America and the inspiration for the modern roller-coaster. Important new projects are underway to re-interpret one of the most important chapters in American industrial history.
181 West 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-4436
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JIM THORPE VICTORIAN HOUSE TOUR -website-
Stroll the streets of Old Mauch Chunk and stop in at our well marked sites for a guided tour of our homes, churches and other attractions. Visit as many or few as you wish, but you’d better come early to see everything! All sites on our tour are within walking distance in the historic downtown of Old Mauch Chunk and can be visited in any order you like – it is up to the visitor!
September 25, 2011, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-4439
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NO. 9 COAL MINE & MUSEUM -website-
We invite you to experience our unique Anthracite Mine Tour and Museum. Ride by rail into the mine,enjoy a walking tour which allows you to experience the views, paths, and adventures of a deep coal miner! See the true inner workings of one of America's oldest deep coal mines. Be sure to call ahead for hours of operation, which change seasonally.
9 Dock St., Lansford, PA, 18232
570-645-7074
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE -website-
The Mauch Chunk Opera House is a historic 1882 Vaudeville theaterand offers an intimate concert setting with acoustics that rival those of Carnegie Hall. It is conveniently located downtown, only 2 blocks from downtown. See national touring artists up close, and after the show enjoy meet-and-greets. Trip Advisor rates us JT's #1 attraction! Check out our remodeled lobby and gallery areas, while our wine/beer bar offers IPA and domestics. Click for a current show schedule.
14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
Box Office (570) 325-0249
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HARRY PACKER MANSION -website-
The Harry Packer Mansion sits like a sentinel overlooking the town. The mansion's impressive facade could have been taken from a gothic novel, this is only fitting for the Mansion used as the model for Disney World's Haunted Mansion!
19 Packer Hill Road, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8566
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WALK THIS WAY TOURS -website-
Ghost Tours! One Hour Walking Tour: Hear Stories Of Local Hauntings, Folklore And Legends! Saturday Tours Offered May 19th Through Labor Day. Sunday Night Tours On Memorial And Labor Day Weekends. Depart 8:45pm Outside The Inn At Jim Thorpe. Tickets:$9 Per Adult; $5 For Children 12 And Under. Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early To Ensure Prompt Departure. Reservations Highly Suggested! Call 570-401-8807.
875 Stockton Mountain Road, Beaver Meadows, PA, 18216
570-401-8807
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MAUCH CHUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY -website-
Our Mission: The Mauch Chunk Historical Society is a non-profit corporation located in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PA. With the support of our members, benefactors, and partners we preserve and interpret our region's history and serve as a focal point for culture, entertainment and the arts in our community to enrich the lives of current and future generations of residents and visitors.
14-16 W BROADWAY, PO BOX 273, JIM THORPE, PA, 18229
570-325-4439
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ASA PACKER MANSION -website-
This National Historic Landmark was the home of philanthropist and railroad magnate Asa Packer, built in 1859-1861 at a cost of $14,000. This magnificent home was built over a cast iron frame and consists of 3 stories topped by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola. It contains 18 rooms full of original 19th-century furnishings. Normally open weekends in April, May, November & the first 2 weekends in December.We are open seven days a week in October, 2011 and weekends in November and the first two weekends in December (weather permiting).
PO Box 108, Packer Hill, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-3229
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ROTARY CLUB GHOSTWALKS -website-
Costumed GhostGuides share intriguing tales of reported ghoulish encounters and stories of historic properties and people along Broadway. Family-friendly walks weekend evenings (Ghost season: Fri, Sept 7-Sat, Dec 15) start from the Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway. Outdoors - 1 mile roundtrip to the Old Jail Museum - about an hour. Walk-ins welcome if space is available - reservations strongly recommended. Tickets available 15 minutes before each walk; adults: $10, children, 7-12: $5. Not frightening, but not recommended for children 6 and under. Private group walks possible - minimum 10 adults. Info here. P.O. Box 103, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570 325-2346, email (bobstevenson72@msn.com)
P.O. Box 103, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570 325-2346
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DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY -website-
Services offered by the library include: Best selling books as well as classics (Adult, Young Adult, Children)–Fiction & Non-Fiction, Local & area newspapers (on microfilm since 1829), census records (since 1790), Audio books, special services for children including Story Hours and Summer Reading Program, Genealogy information and local history, Internet access, word processing, newspapers, magazines, video library, fax and copier services
54 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-2131
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ST. MARKS CHURCH -website-
See gorgeous artwork and architecture at St. Mark's church - a combination of Queen Anne and Late Gothic Revival architecture. Enjoy the Tiffany and Gibson windows as well as the beautiful reredos - a replica of the one at Windsor Castle in England. See our website for tour schedule.
21 Race Street, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-2241
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LEHIGH GORGE SCENIC RAILWAY INC -website-
Bring the entire family for a spectacular one-hour train ride into the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park. From the comfort of our historic 1920's era open window coaches, you can witness the grand sights available only by train. Mountain vistas, trackside streams and flowing rivers, and fellow adventurers enjoying hiking, biking and white water rafting are just a few of the visual delights waiting for you on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
Former Central RR of New Jersey Train Station, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8485
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DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR -website-
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a joint effort of private groups and interested citizens, county and municipal governments, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government to conserve cultural and natural resources in the five-county region of Pennsylvania that traverses the historic Delaware and Lehigh Canals. Since the Delaware & Lehigh's designation by Congress in 1988, it has been our mission to restore historic places, conserve green space for public use and preserve and interpret our heritage to enhance life for generations to come.
2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA, 18042
(610) 923-3548
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MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM -website-
The Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center is a non-profit institution whose aim is to project Jim Thorpe beyond its immediate boundaries by portraying the town's fascinating industrial and cultural history, elegant Victorian architecture and great scenic beauty through video, photography and artifact. Be sure to call ahead for hours of operation, which change seasonally.
41 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-9190
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DEFEO'S MANOR B&B AT OPERA HOUSE SQUARE -website-
Circa 1880’s, is an excellent example of Queen Anne Victorian style Architecture. This 18-room house if filled with fine examples of old world craftsmanship … A carved oak 3 story staircase, 10ft ceilings, cherry-wood mantles, pocket doors, Art, Victorian & Deco furniture Ghost story, stained glass & more. Tours on Sundays from 1 to 3 PM.
5 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8777 and Toll-free 888-219-4036
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OLD MAUCH CHUNK TRAIN STATION
Located in the heart of the downtown, the historic train station serves as a vistors welcoming and information center.
Packer Park, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-5810
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