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THE INN AT JIM THORPE OVERVIEW The historic village of Jim Thorpe, known as "The Switzerland of America" is one of the Northeast's best kept secrets. It is recognized as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and home of the nations second oldest railroad. Our village is steeped in history, rich in architecture and natural beauty. For the history buff, the shopper or the adventurer there seems to be more to see and do in Jim Thorpe then nearly any other place in Pennsylvania. Let us prove it to you! Hotel Type: Historic New Orleans style grand Victorian hotel, circa. 1848 Location: 2.5 hr. from NYC, 1.5 hr. from Phila. Located in the center of Jim Thorpe's historic district, which is listed on the National Historic Register. Rooms: 34 guestroom, 11 suites with whirlpools- some with fireplaces, all furnished with Victorian reproductions. All rooms have private bath, phones with voice mail, individually controlled heat/AC, color TV with remote, Pay Per View movies, DSL high speed wireless internet access. Banquet Facilities: Private dining room available for groups up to 60. Amenities: Victorian dining room, authentic Irish Pub, 2 fully equipped meeting rooms, grand balcony, game room & exercise room. Famous Guests: Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, Ulysses S. Grant, and Buffalo Bill. Awards: AAA 3 diamond, Mobil 3 stars, PMVB Quality Assurance Award. Associations: Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau, PAII, Carbon County Tourist Promotion Agency, Jim Thorpe area Chamber of Commerce. AREA ATTRACTIONS Historic Tours: All within walking distance The Asa Packer Mansion - a national historic landmark. The Old Jail - where the famous Molly Maguires were hung. St. Marks Church - Gothic Revival church, built in 1869, early Tiffany windows. Mauch Chunk Museum - award winning museum featuring exhibitions on Jim Thorpe, the world's greatest athlete, and Jim Thorpe the town- birth place of the Industrial Revolution. The No. 9 Mine - the world's oldest continuously operating Anthracite coal mine. Shopping: Over 30 quaint shops, all within walking distance! Galleries: Where local artists (some famous) exhibit their latest works. Mountain Biking: Beginners and experts, the young and the young at heart can experience our natural beauty on some of America's best trails. Mauch Chunk Lake: Pristine lake, only 3 miles from our village with boating, swimming, fishing etc. Whitewater Rafting: Through the spectacular Lehigh River Gorge - fun for all age groups. |