Jim Thorpe
Broadway & Race St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Hours
Hours not posted
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor
- Typical visit
- 7 hr
The "Switzerland of America." Victorian downtown in a gorge — train rides, hiking, shops, ice cream. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway runs from the old station (45 min, no reservations needed). Pair with whitewater rafting or the D&L Trail for biking. Great fall foliage destination. 2 hr from Wilmington.
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Admission
Free admission
Entry to the town is free. Attractions like the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, museums (e.g., Asa Packer Mansion, Old Jail Museum), and trolley tours have separate admission fees.
Hours
Shops and attractions have individual hours; generally open daily, with extended hours during peak seasons and weekends. The Visitors Center is open daily 9:30am-5:30pm, with extended hours during Fall Foliage Festival weekends.
Seasonal hours
Fall foliage season (October) is extremely popular, leading to heavy crowds, traffic, and increased parking rates (e.g., $10-$20/day). Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway has specific seasonal schedules and ticket purchasing rules during peak times.
Parking
Main Carbon County Municipal Parking lot at 1 Susquehanna Street. On-street metered parking available on Broadway (5-hour limit). Rates vary: $8/day Mon-Fri, $25/day Sat-Sun & holidays at the county lot. Metered street parking is $1.50-$2.50/hour. Parking fills quickly on weekends and during festivals.
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