If you've ever driven across PA, you already know that the state is dotted with rolling farmland and enchanting small towns that remind us of yesteryear. Jim Thorpe in Pennsylvania is just one of those charming small towns that looks like it's jumped straight from the screen of a Hallmark movie. While it's the perfect destination all year round, Jim Thorpe is particularly awe-inspiring in the fall.
Journey to the "Switzerland of America" for some of the most striking fall foliage in the United States and for an unforgettable autumn getaway.
Home to just over 4,600 residents, the Victorian town of Jim Thorpe sits in the Lehigh Gorge, just 1.5 hours from Philadelphia.
If it's your first visit to the enchanting small town, consider exploring the quaint shops and restaurants or joining a tour. Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz, for example, gives guests a unique view of the area.
For a first introduction to Jim Thorpe, stroll over to Broadway. The bustling street offers the perfect opportunity to meet townspeople and to explore the shops, including Antiques on Broadway and Rainbows End, a delightful candy shop.
Autumn in Jim Thorpe usually means the arrival of the annual Fall Festival. The 2021 festivities kick off on October 9th and will take place on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 24th.
Jim Thorpe offers an abundance of opportunities for viewing the fall foliage - from a drive along the winding roads to...
Climbing aboard a train ride with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. Train rides last 45 minutes and offer sweeping views of Lehigh Gorge State Park.
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You might also want to bring your bike along (or rent one) for a bike ride around town or through Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Start planning your visit to the Switzerland of America by visiting the official website of Visit Jim Thorpe. Or, go
here for Facebook.
Have you been to Jim Thorpe in Pennsylvania? What do you love about it? Let us know in the comments! Make the most of your fall season with an epic leaf-peeping adventure on a scenic chair lift at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
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