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No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum

Join us for an experience you will never forget! Explore the world’s oldest, continuously operated, Anthracite Coal Mine opened in 1855, and tour the region’s largest mining museum. Ride the train 1600 feet into the mine. Once inside, guides will lead you on a walking tour filled with amazing sights and fascinating stories of mining Pennsylvania’s ‘black diamonds.’ Following your tour of the mine, enjoy the exhibits inside the mining museum or browse the gift shop for unique souvenirs. Picnic facilities are available. Join us for our special events including the annual Coal Miners Heritage Festival in July, No. 9 Haunted Mine tours in October, or our Old Time Miners Picnics on Memorial Day or Labor Day Weekends. Check our website or call for dates and details. A visit to No. 9 is a great experience for young and old alike! Located only 10 minutes from historic Jim Thorpe.

9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232
570-645-7074
www.no9mine.com

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Mauch Chunk Lake Park

Mauch Chunk Lake Park is located in the Boroughs of Jim Thorpe and Summit Hill. Today the park exceeds 150,000 visitors annually and has become a popular vacation destination for many families. The park has facilities for swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.

(570) 325-3669 mauch2@ptd.net
www.carboncounty.com/park

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Lehigh Gorge State Park

Lehigh Gorge State Park follows the Lehigh River from the outlet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam at the northern end, to the town of Jim Thorpe at the southern end of the park. Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Hunting, Education, Snowmobiling, Cross-country Skiing. White Haven is the northern access area and can be reached off of Exit 273 of I-80. Follow PA 940 east to the White Haven Shopping Center. Turn right on Main Street and bear right to the state park access area.
888-PA-PARKS

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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

Bring the entire family for a one-hour train ride into the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park. From the comfort of our historic, 1920’s-era coaches, you can witness the grand sights of the Lehigh River gorge. The 1-hour, 16-mile round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Open: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
May through December. 11AM, 1PM, 3PM.

Rides depart from the former Central RR of New Jersey Train Station Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-8485 • info@lgsry.com
www.LGSRY.com

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Lehigh Gap Nature Center

Lehigh Gap Nature Center is located on the Kittatinny Ridge at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail, the D&L Trail, and the Lehigh River. Admission is free and you will find great opportunities for hiking, biking, birding, nature photography, paddling, and fishing here. Trail maps and other information available at the visitor center, which is normally open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, staffed by volunteers.

8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
610-760-8889 lgnc@ptd.net
www.lgnc.org

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Jim Thorpe River Adventure

Jim Thorpe River Adventures on the Lehigh River! Take a Close-to-Home rafting vacation on the Lehigh River! Rafting with family and friends is one of the coolest things you can do for a Day-Trip. Choose an exciting whitewater rafting trip, a more easy-going Summer Rafting Trip, or check out our Cool Options for an Inflatable Kayaking River Adventure. Fun-loving, professional river guides are with you the whole way. Take a little Rafting DayCation this year!

One Adventure Lane, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
800-424-RAFT (7238) info@jtraft.com
www.jtraft.com

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Jack Frost Big Boulder

Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas–something for everyone, some of the most challenging terrain and terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders and top notch ski school for all abilities and ages and a great snow tubing park. One Snow Pass – 2 great mountains!

570-443-8425 570-443-4710 info@jfbb.com
www.jfbb.com

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H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark

H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark – This complete indoor water park features attractions for all ages, including the KOMODO DRAGON – Pennsylvania’s 1st Indoor Flow Rider. Daredevils will want to try the VIPER, PIRANHA and AMAZON BLAST Slides, which drop 4 stories. Those looking for refreshing relaxation will enjoy the LAVA SPRINGS hot tubs. The little ones will have a great time at the JUNGLE FALLS & LEAPIN’ LIZARDS play areas.

100 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony, PA 18624
570-722-9111 800-255-7625
www.splitrockresort.com

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Hickory Run State Park

Hickory Run State Park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark. Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hunting, Disc Golf, Education, Cross-country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice Skating, Organized Group Cabin Camps, Organized Group Tenting, Camping. From I-80, take Exit 274 at the Hickory Run State Park Exit, and drive east on PA 534 for six miles. From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 95 and drive west on PA 940 for three miles, then turn east on PA 534 for six miles.

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Beltzville State Park

Beltzville State Park is in the southern foothills of the Poconos. Pohopoco Creek, an excellent trout stream, feeds the 949-acre Beltzville Lake, which is a rest stop for migrating waterfowl and is a destination for boaters and anglers. The sand beach and picnic pavilions are very popular. Hiking,Mountain Biking,Picnicking, Swimming, Boating, Water-skiing, Fishing, Hunting, Cross-country Skiing. Beltzville is five miles east of Lehighton, just off US 209. From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 74 and follow the signs to the park.

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