Jim Thorpe, PA

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Historic Attractions
Library
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outdoors
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Hiking
Horseback Riding
On The River
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Parks & Nature
Skiing
Tours and Ghostwalks
Trains
TRAIN RIDES & DISPLAYS
Experience a train ride into the Lehigh River Gorge from Jim Thorpe. Follow the winding Lehigh River, rounding curve after curve, take in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy special trips featuring music, wine tastings and more! Then visit the largest model train display in town.
 
GANDY DANCER -website-
Restored railroad photos from the art-deco era along with modern photos of Jim Thorpe, PA. A full range of photography services. Photography and railroad gifts, too. Matted prints from $20. Open 10 to 6. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
12 Hill Road, Across from the Opera House, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
610-533-3556
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PUFFERBELLY'S -website-
Located between Blue Mountain Sports and St. Mark's church. Lots of train-oriented items found here, including pre-owned Lionel starter sets. Also t-shirts, sweatshirts, kids' items, magazines, books and DVD's. Friday to Monday, 11am - 5pm
36 Susquehanna St., (Entrance on Race St.), Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-2528
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In Memory of George M. Hart -website-
George Hart started the rebirth of the train business and tourism in Jim Thorpe, PA.
Rail Tours, Inc, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
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OLD MAUCH CHUNK MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY -website-
This highly-detailed model train display measures 47 feet by 22 feet and features 13 separate mainlines measuring 1,087 feet or track, with some engines pulling as many as 50 railroad cars over 200 structures-including houses, churches and stores. Check out our haunted train display!
41 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-4371
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LEHIGH GORGE SCENIC RAILWAY INC. -website-
Bring the entire family for a spectacular one-hour train ride into the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park. From the comfort of our historic 1920's era open window coaches, you can witness the grand sights available only by train. Mountain vistas, trackside streams and flowing rivers, and fellow adventurers enjoying hiking, biking and white water rafting are just a few of the visual delights waiting for you on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
Former Central RR of New Jersey Train Station, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8485
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