Guidebook for Jim Thorpe
Food Scene
Best restaurant in the region, one of only three that we recommend in Jim Thorpe. Fine dining - reservations highly recommended.
67 locals recommend
Moya
24 Race StBest restaurant in the region, one of only three that we recommend in Jim Thorpe. Fine dining - reservations highly recommended.
Union Publick House
212 Center StMolly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse
5 Hazard SquareBroadway Underground
24 BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
Broadway Underground
24 BroadwaySolid pub fare, and the only breakfast we recommend.
Solid pub, large outdoor deck. Food is dependable. Gets very crowded on summer weekends.
64 locals recommend
Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse
5 Hazard SquareSolid pub, large outdoor deck. Food is dependable. Gets very crowded on summer weekends.
If there is a show at the opera house, you should not miss it. It's an incredible venue with first rate production and an amazing history.
59 locals recommend
The Mauch Chunk Opera House
14 W BroadwayIf there is a show at the opera house, you should not miss it. It's an incredible venue with first rate production and an amazing history.
Everything Else
The Big Creek Vineyard tasting room is located in the historic Hooven Mercantile building, which we also own. Stop in for a tasting - they're open daily from noon year-round.
31 locals recommend
Big Creek Vineyard
41 Susquehanna StThe Big Creek Vineyard tasting room is located in the historic Hooven Mercantile building, which we also own. Stop in for a tasting - they're open daily from noon year-round.
Essentials
Our local supermarket. Expect nothing fancy. Except for the doughnuts, which inexplicably are the best in the entire world. Worth the trip on a weekend morning, but they'll likely be gone by 11am.
42 locals recommend
Jim Thorpe Market
1 River StOur local supermarket. Expect nothing fancy. Except for the doughnuts, which inexplicably are the best in the entire world. Worth the trip on a weekend morning, but they'll likely be gone by 11am.
Local beer distributor, right at the bottom of the mountain as you're entering town.
7 locals recommend
Highland Beverage
140 Susquehanna StLocal beer distributor, right at the bottom of the mountain as you're entering town.
The local wine and liquor store. If you like fine wine, you should bring it with you, because the selection here is terrible.
9 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
1215 North StThe local wine and liquor store. If you like fine wine, you should bring it with you, because the selection here is terrible.
The Giant supermarket in Lehighton is the closest with a seafood counter, and also the nearest with a selection likely to satisfy guests accustomed to city markets.
14 locals recommend
GIANT Food Stores
1241 Blakeslee Blvd Dr EThe Giant supermarket in Lehighton is the closest with a seafood counter, and also the nearest with a selection likely to satisfy guests accustomed to city markets.
Sightseeing
Swim area at beach is a lot of fun, boat rental is also a delight.
67 locals recommend
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
625 Lentz TrailSwim area at beach is a lot of fun, boat rental is also a delight.
Asa Packer Mansion
Packer Hill AvenueParks & Nature
Switchback Railroad Trail Entrance
20 Hill RdHiking and biking is excellent.
This should be your first stop for hiking and biking in JT.
42 locals recommend
Lehigh Gorge State Park, Jim Thorpe Entrance
301-319 Main StThis should be your first stop for hiking and biking in JT.