Activities in or near Jim Thorpe

Things To Do in Jim Thorpe

You will never hear "I'm BORED" from the kids. There is so much to do at the house and around the area. Many of these activities are within walking distance of the house.

Walk, hike or bike the Switchback Trail
Whitewater rafting
Kayaking on the river or nearby lakes
Fishing and hunting
Shopping downtown Jim Thorpe
Tour the Old Jail Museum
Swimming at Mauch Chunk Lake
Bird watching
Visit the Asa Packer and Harry Packer Mansions
Eating at numerous restaurants
Lots of great pubs and bars
Fall foliage at its best
Yoga
Mountain biking
Paintball (Skirmish)
Ghostwalks
Train rides
Entertainment and live music
Year-round festivals

Glen Onoko Falls in Winter Hiking the falls can be beautiful year round	Whitewater Rafting
Tour the Harry Packer Mansion	"Little Switzerland"
Take a train ride	Go Antiquing
Old Mauch Chunk Jail Tour the Old Jail's cold hallways, past Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall, under the gallows on which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death, and down into the eerie dungeon.	Numerous Ski Areas Plenty of variety around the area.
Famous Switchback Trail	Biking on a Trail There are numerous biking trails, some of which you can ride to right behind the house.
Enjoy Nature	Mauch Chunk Lake Sandy beach with swimming, fishing, boating, camping, kayaking.
Kayaking