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7 Best Things to Do in Jim Thorpe, PA

Waterfalls, a vintage scenic railway and Victorian mansions in one of Pennsylvania’s most romantic mountain towns.

Asa Packer Mansion

This Victorian landmark is now a museum, and a guided tour brings its history to life in about an hour.

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

Ride a vintage train through the gorge on a roughly 45-minute trip that gives you a different view of town. It runs year-round.

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Old Jail Museum

Once a working jail, this stone building is now a museum with simple, informative guided tours. Afternoons are quieter.

Mauch Chunk Opera House

Known for its acoustics and featured in National Geographic Traveler, this downtown venue hosts jazz, classical, folk and rock shows.

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Jim Thorpe Memorial

The town is named for the famed athlete, and this memorial has exhibits on his life. Plan on about half an hour.

Big Creek Vineyard

Taste a range of wines at this downtown winery, where you can mix and match flavors to build a tasting menu of your own.

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Harry Packer Mansion

This ornate Victorian mansion, now an inn, is said to have inspired Disney’s Haunted Mansion and hosts mystery weekends.

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