Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe is a beautiful town in the Pocono Mountains with historical and cultural sites, small shops and restaurants, and outdoor activities attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year.
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor spans 165 miles of Pennsylvania. Bike or hike right from downtown Jim Thorpe.
Whitewater rafting and kayaking trips through the Lehigh Gorge State Park start right downtown. Beltzville State Park and Mauch Chunk Lake Park are also within a 15-minute drive.
History and holidays
The Carbon County Courthouse, in downtown Jim Thorpe in December.
Jim Thorpe is host to year-round activities, from local history and scenic tours like the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway to holiday parades and the Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival.
Weekend ski getaways
Jack Frost, Big Boulder and Blue Mountain ski resorts, each a short drive from Jim Thorpe.
The Lehigh River
Whitewater river trips
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a multi-use trail that spans 165 miles of Pennsylvania, including 37 miles through the Pocono Mountains, accessible from downtown Jim Thorpe. Beltzville State Park and Mauch Chunk Lake Park are all within a 15-minute drive.
