Sunday, April 9, 2023

Travel PA: Jim Thorpe

 

Jim Thorpe, PA

The borough was renamed Jim Thorpe in 1953 in honor of Olympic medal winner James Francis Thorpe. The Lehigh Valley and Flagstaff Mountain provide a beautiful setting for the town. 

Parking: On-street metered parking administered by the Borough of Jim Thorpe is available along Broadway Street, with a five hour parking limit. Pay at kiosks along the street or via the Flowbird app. Meters cost $1/hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note that parking on W. Broadway is by permit only as marked by red signage.


Asa Packer Mansion
Harry Packer Mansion
Mauch Chunk Historical Society of Carbon Country (14-16 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229)
Mauch Chunk Museum (41 W. Broadway)
Old Jail Museum
Studio YNW (100 West Broadway)
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

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