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Jim Thorpe is a borough in Carbon County, near Lehighton, Allentown and Lehigh Valley, in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.
[edit] Get In
The closest airport is Lehigh Valley International Airport, near Allentown. It's booking code is ABE. Lehigh Valley International is roughly a thirty-minute drive from Jim Thorpe.
[edit] By air
Domestic flights arrive from Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit and other Mid-west and East coast hubs. Airlines serving Jim Thorpe inclue US Airways, Delta, Northwest, United, Allegiant, and Pace.
[edit] Philadelphia and Newark
If you are more interested in a better fare, you may chose to fly into Philadelphia International Airport (booking code PHL) or Newark Liberty International Airport (booking code EWR). US Airways operates a large hub in Philadelphia and Continental operates a hub in Newark, so there is a good chance you have a direct flight to and from your home airport.
If you are looking for low fares, Southwest flies into Philadelphia as does AirTran. Finding low fares into Newark and Philadelphia is much easier than finding lower fares into Allentown.
[edit] Get around
Once you land, you must have a car. Jim Thorpe and the surrounding region have no significant means of public transportation.
The Number 9 Mine and Museum in nearby Lansford. Travel into a real coal mine and learn about the area's coal mining past.
- Whitewater Rafting. This takes place April through October. Rates start at $31.95. Water on the Lehigh River is very shallow during most of the year. Pocono Whitewater Rafting
- Ski. Blue Mountain Ski Area is just a few minutes from Jim Thorpe and features several ski hills and a snow tubing area. An all day lift ticket is $39. Check out the ski package in conjunction with Mahoning Inn.
- Shop. Remember, the state's 6% sales tax does not apply to clothing, therefore shopping is popular in the area. Jim Thorpe itself has smaller shops. In Lehighton, there is the Carbon Plaza Mall, which has a Chinese restaurant, a dollar store, a drug store, a Giant food store, a Hallmark and a Deb. In Whitehall, a suburb of Allentown, there is the much larger Lehigh Valley Mall, which has a Macy's, JCPenney, Strawbridge's and many specialty stores, such as Baker Shoes, Go! Games, EB and American Eagle. In the general area of the mall, there are many restaurants, such as The Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesdays and Ground Round. There are also many stand alone stores, like Best Buy, Borders and Staples. In King of Prussia, not far from Philadelphia and about 1.5 hours away by car there is an even larger mall, which has a Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus and many, many more interior stores, like Organized Living and Restoration Hardware. Your dining options are also more varied in the King of Prussia area as well.
- Through the Looking Glass Romantic atmosphere, live entertainment and interesting eclectic decor. Their breads are all homemade. They offer 6 varieties of soup daily. There are board games and Internet access. This is also a very romantic venue, with dim lights and oil lamps on the tables. http://www.ttlookingglass.com.
- Platz's Platz's is a restaurant similar to Ruby Tuesdays or Applebee’s. The decor and the menu options are similar, however it is not a chain and maintains some local charm. They are well known within the area for their dry buffalo wings, which are served "dry" style. Platz's is conveniently located just off of the Mahoning Valley exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike immediately off of Route 209 outside of Lehighton.
- Pizza Hut Located in Lehighton. If you have a craving for pizza, you may want to try Pizza Hut, although there are several independent pizza shops in the area. This location also has a salad bar.
- Macaluso's - located at the Lantern Inn off of Route 209 between Jim Thorpe and Nesquehoning. A bit more expensive and much more elegant than the above mentioned restaurants, Macaluso's serves Italian food. Highly recommended if you are looking for a more upscale dining experience while in the area. http://www.lanternlodge.com/macaluso.html
- Trainer's Inn - located on Route 209 outside of Lehighton. Upholds a very high reputation with local residents and many tourists. According to many opinions, it has great food.
- Emerald Restaurant/Molly Maguires Pub - located on Broadway in Jim Thorpe within The Inn at Jim Thorpe; the upstairs, Emerald, is a more traditional dining atmosphere versus Molly Maguires Pub, which is located in the basement and offers pub fare. Pricing is average and food is above average.
[edit] Hotels and Motels
[edit] Bed and Breakfasts
- The Guest House (610) 377-1857
[edit] Get out
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