We throughly enjoyed our tour through the Old Jail Museum! The guided tour was informative, while…read morealso giving tourists the freedom to explore around themselves at their own pace. The staff and guide(s) were very kind and helpful! The only thing I would see as a "negative" is the information received in the ~5 minute pre-tour video, that gets repeated again afterwards, taking up a chunk of time.

There are tours available, approximately 45 minutes, and its worth the $12 fee. The tour guide was…read moreknowledgeable, took questions, and did a good job explaining things. I would highly recommend this tour.

Built in 1861, this Victorian Italianate architecture-style home was constructed over a span of two…read moreyears at a total cost of $14,000 dollars. The Asa Packer Mansion listed as a National Historic Landmark was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer, from Oct. 16, 1861, to Oct. 29, 1912. Located in Jim Thorpe, this building is recognized by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola proudly atop Packer Hill with the commanding stunning views of the surrounding Pocono Mountains, where my partner, his aunt and I came for a tour today. Tickets were easily available and reasonably priced for the 1pm tour, which covered the entirety of the first and second floors. Our tour guide was a young lady (she mentioned she is a senior in high school) who obviously loves her job and is personally interested in the history of the mansion and family. From the furniture, woodwork, and stained glass to the artwork, she spoke about the history or significance. The mansion is not a restoration where pictures and video are prohibited inside. An amazing walk back in time, for which we can recommend this place.

This was absolutely the highlight of our day in Jim Thorpe! Such a stunning home with amazing…read morehistory and it's incredibly well preserved. Our tour guide was very passionate about the subject and brought the story of the home to life. We learned so much about Asa Packer and his family as well as his contributions to the town itself. I highly recommend visiting the mansion. It's very affordable and you won't regret it. The setting is very scenic as it's set atop a gorgeous hill overlooking the region. Bonus points if you have the opportunity to visit during the fall season. You'll be surrounded by the most beautiful foliage. But very important to note, accessing the museum means walking up the hill and some stairs. It's a short walk but could be taxing for some. Very much worth your efforts though!

Appriximately 4000 sq ft of space dedicated to the work of artist Victor Stabin. Stabin is an…read moreAmerican painter, author and illustrator originally from NY. He has created USPS Stamps, New Yorker cover art, book illustrations and the art for a Kiss Album! 5 admission. Located in Jim Thorpe PA. Attached to a jazz club and a cafe! Paid Street parking.

We met Victor Stabin at an art show recently. He invited us to visit his museum, so we did. I was…read moreamazed at the art work. It is exciting, creative, and just amazing. Every time I go, I find something new. Mr. Stabin's imagination seemd to be limitless. Besides the Museum, there is a Jazz room with regular sessions and Ariel's Cafe. The cafe offers unique and delicious meals. The wait staff is professional, courteous, and eager to please. We have enjoyed every meal we have had there. The Museum is located far uphill on Broadway, but there is a parking lot - a rarity in Jim Thorpe. There is also a golf cart offering free rides to and from. If you have never been there, you must go. If you have been there, you will certainly return.

Stop here first when visiting Jim Thorpe! You'll hear how to pronounce Mauch Chunk! The guy that…read morewas there was more then happy to take us through the two small rooms/areas of memorabilia and artifacts, and proudly describe the rich and fascinating history of what is now called Jim Thorpe. So much to learn about and the perfect start to our time here in this charming little Swiss-inspired town. The museum is in a former church which in recent years has had lots of painstaking restorations. Admission was 7.50 if you don't care to see the video. We were pressed for time so we skipped that part. I think full price with the video is 10.00.

A fun little museum deep in history. They offer a tour for a small admission fee which includes a…read morequick overview of the museum, a short video detailing the history of the town, and some demonstrations of the various rail systems. I believe this museum is a legit mom and pop run organization. They are friendly and know the history inside and out. I appreciated their perspective and felt the time spent here was worth it. I will note you probably won't spend more than 30-45 minutes from end to end, which makes it easy to schedule as a portion of your day in town.

Love the area! Beautiful buildings, lots of history, food, coffee, bars and shopping!read more

Hubby and I have seen many performances in this quaint, cozy and personal space. There isn't a bad…read moreseat in the house! Seats and beverages are reasonable, staff is friendly and every show feels intimate. Highly recommended.

Great venue, not a bad seat in the house! Good prices on…read moredrinks and snacks too. Love seeing shows here.

Little neat book store in Jim Thorpe. We went in to look around and I find the selection…read moreinteresting (there are both new and old/classic books, even some foreign translations). The staff are very friendly and laidback. It's an escape from the "people mountain people sea" outside.

Great selection of books and a kind, helpful staff. It's the kind of place you want to support…read more They offer both pricey editions and budget-friendly options. Their website said they were closed, but we stopped by anyway and were glad to find them open.

We loved this sample room right at the edge of Jim Thorpe. I have to give a huge thanks to Heather,…read moreshe made the experience wonderful and made recommendations for other places to visit. I really give 5 stars because of the service, the chill and open space/atmosphere. We tried a flight of wine and a few cocktails. Some of the wines I didn't really care for but some were great. The spiced apple wine hands down was the winner. We took home 2 bottles of it. The prices were very reasonable, I think we paid $15 for a bottle. We came back after walking around and trying a few other places. We will absolutely back if/when we come back to Jim Thorpe!

Fun place to hang out near the train station in Jim Thorpe. The staff were super friendly and the…read moreoverall environment was very welcoming. The wine selection was decent. My husband and I tried the two reds they had and enjoyed them both. I really liked the local art work on display and the layout is good for couples up to medium sized groups. The lady who served us was so easy going, it is worth mentioning again how great the staff is. Their tasting bar area can get packed; so we found an opening and she served us right away and said we could go ahead an find an empty table, that she trusted we would come back to settle our bill when we were ready to leave. We were pleasantly surprised and purchased a bottle of red not only because we enjoyed it, but because we wanted to repay the kindness and trust extended. Thanks for a great experience!

They offer amazing tours in eastern Pennsylvania (and nearby). We took the Ice Age Journey to some…read morebeautiful places that were impacted by the last Ice Age glaciers. We drive our vehicles, and see a few natural places on a day tour. I am considering their Autumn or Winter Waterfall Photo Journey in the future...