Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

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Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce

Located at the base of a steep valley carved by the Lehigh River, the town of Jim Thorpe combines a rich history with a growing reputation as a place where residents and visitors can enjoy the beauty of the mountains while also experiencing the town’s many accommodations, shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation opportunities. Jim Thorpe’s proximity to the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, New York and other population centers along the eastern seaboard makes it a great place for both doing business and getting away from it all.

(888) JIM THORPE info@jimthorpe.org
Visit www.jimthorpe.org

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The Gandy Dancer

Named after a slang term for railroad workers and owned by a retired locomotive engineer, The Gandy Dancer pays homage to the beauty and history of Jim Thorpe. Specializing in local in-town and landscape photography and old restored railroad photos, this is a wonderful place to bring home some local history.

12 Hill Rd., Opera House Square, Jim Thorpe, PA
610-533-3556

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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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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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Santa Claus Train Rides in Jim Thorpe, PA

See the Lehigh River Gorge in majestic winter scenery! 16 miles trip, 70 minute train rides as Santa visits all kids on board the train!

Dec 3, 4, 11, 17 & 18th

Take home a personal Santa souvenir “Photo with Santa” available for purchase at the Jim Thorpe trains station.

Trains depart 10am, 1pm, 3pm

for more information check out the website at www.lgsry.com

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2011 Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival

4 weekends! It’s a beautiful time of year in Jim Thorpe, PA! Artisans, vendors and
crafters, all kinds of food, live entertainment at 4 different stages up and
down Broadway, fun for the kids, events at the Mauch Chunk Opera House,
atmosphere. Visit the Fall Foliage site for more info!

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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Trips!

The Lehigh Scenic Railway continues it’s 2010 season!

Check out their schedule.
For their 16-mile roundtrip, they ride the former mainline of the Jersey Central Lines leaving Jim Thorpe. The line swings onto the former Lehigh Valley main line before passing Glen Onoko. From here the Jersey Central track is long abandoned, and is now the state park trail. Glen Onoko is the south gateway to the park. They follow the winding Lehigh River, rounding curve after curve until we reach Old Penn Haven.

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Hometown High Bridge Excursions

The Hometown High Bridge Excursions is running weekends from Jim Thorpe.read

Steam Engine #425 Excursion to Jim Thorpe

The Reading & Northern Railroad has committed to run a steam trip with steam engine # 425 from Duryea to Jim Thorpe and Port Clinton on Saturday June 26th. More info call 570-325-8485 or click here

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Holiday open house for Train Enthusiasts

The Carbon Model Railroad Society Open House – The main HO scale operating display is in various stages of completion and is on excellent learning tool. New & preowned trains and accessories for sale. Visit us on Sat & Sun Jan 2nd & 3rd at 529 Ore St., Bowmanstown, PA. For more information call 610-826-6636 or 610-597-2925 or visit www.cmrs.info

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