- Our list of the best things to do in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, features the top 82 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Jim Thorpe, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Jim Thorpe, PA , followed by 62 popular activities in nearby cities, including Allentown, Kutztown, Lake Harmony, Hazleton, Tannersville, Bethlehem, Stroudsburg and Albrightsville
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34 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Blue Mountain Sports and Wear offers Lehigh Gorge, and Switchback Trails bike trips, and Lehigh River kayaking trips. The company also offers kayak, canoe, rowboat, and bike rental, along with shuttle service to popular area attractions.
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Rainbow's End, located in a brick building with large windows, is a vintage candy store and homemade ice cream store. The business is particularly known for its chocolate candy and licorice, along with good customer service.
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Skirmish is a large public paintball complex featuring over 50 courses located on over 500-acres. Amenities at the complex include equipment rentals, birthday parties and group outings, and a pro shop.
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DeFeo's Manor is a bed and breakfast. Guest can choose between three different rooms; the 1855 Victorian inspired Bella Room, the Victorian inspired Blue Room, or the 1920's and 1950's inspired Art Deco room.
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A lakefront park, Mauch Chunk Lake Park provides access to the lake for fishing, kayaking and swimming. The park features hiking trails and campsites located in wooded areas with picnic tables and a fire ring.
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A family-owned and operated craft winery, Big Creek Vineyard makes a variety of wines, including reds, whites, roses, and fruit wines. The winery welcomes visitors, and offers tastings in its storefront, the Jim Thorpe Shoppe.
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41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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The Mauch Chunk Museum contains items explaining the history of the area, including videos, images, artifacts, and models. Of particular interest is the model of Josiah White's Bear Trap water powered lock.
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Guests who want to learn to kayak will find much to like at the Northeast PA Kayak School. The school includes white-water kayak instruction, technique improvement, boat rentals, and more.
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The Glen Onoko Falls are the main attraction of the Glen Onoko Falls Trail in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The hike is approximately 3 hours round trip and requires proper hiking shoes and care while hiking. Parking is available.
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Memorial Hall Skating Rink is a family owned year-round skating center that caters to both traditional roller skaters as well as inline skaters. The rink offers regular specials, a snack bar, and also runs scheduled classes to learn to skate.