Jim Thorpe Attractions
Jim Thorpe is located at the foot of the Pocono Mountains. It has a history rich in tradition, ranging from the beginning of the coal mining era in Pennsylvania, through the Industrial Revolution to its present-day rebirth as a tourist attraction.
Asa Packer Mansion Museum
This Italianate Villa, built in 1860, was the home of philanthropist and railroad magnate Asa Packer. The interior remains almost the same with the original furnishings, paintings and woodcarvings. The exterior changed from the original with the addition of a wrap around porch in 1878.
Hours
April 1 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 30 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Harry Packer Mansion
The Harry Packer Mansion has 15 foot ceilings, gilded mirrors and is furnished in period. The mansion operates as a Bed and Breakfast and also hosts Murder Mystery Weekends.
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Old Jail Museum
The Old Jail Museum resembles an ancient castle and according to legend the famous Irish coal miners, convicted of murdering two of their bosses, were housed here. The miners fought for better conditions in the mines and swore, even on their death beds, that they were framed by none other than Asa Packer.
Hours
May 27 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
September 7 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Old Mauch Chunk Model Train Display
This three-level train display features separate model trains, over 200 miniature buildings, 100 bridges and moving automobiles.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Pocono Whitewater Rafting
Rafting trips, rail-trail biking excursions, guided hikes in the Poconos, and paintball games on 50 fields are available.
