Guidebook for Jim Thorpe
Sightseeing
This was the home of the founder of the Lehigh Railroad and Lehigh University. It is a restored mansion of the late 1800's in wonderful condition.
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Asa Packer Mansion
Packer Hill AvenueThis was the home of the founder of the Lehigh Railroad and Lehigh University. It is a restored mansion of the late 1800's in wonderful condition.
A working prison until the 1980's. There are many stores associated with the Molly Maguires and this prison. You will get a slice of local history as you tour this site.
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Iziko Lokuhlala Lwesibhakabhaka
128 W BroadwayA working prison until the 1980's. There are many stores associated with the Molly Maguires and this prison. You will get a slice of local history as you tour this site.
Everything Else
This is a lovely county lake with a beach that is open for swimming from Memorial to Labor Day. The lake is also open for fishing, boating, and hiking.
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Mauch Chunk Lake Park
625 Lentz TrailThis is a lovely county lake with a beach that is open for swimming from Memorial to Labor Day. The lake is also open for fishing, boating, and hiking.
A fun environmental center where raptor rehab occurs. There is a resident bald eagle, golden eagle, various owls, hawks, and vultures outside. Also an inside area with reptiles and mammals open M-F.
Carbon County Environmental Education Center
151 E White Bear DrA fun environmental center where raptor rehab occurs. There is a resident bald eagle, golden eagle, various owls, hawks, and vultures outside. Also an inside area with reptiles and mammals open M-F.