

What a blast! Lastly, we’ll also be stopping at an old mine tunnel to give people the option of exploring it. Carved out of the side of the mountain this trail starts at the edge of Jim Thorpe, and rises 610+ feet in 0.4 mphs. And not to be missed, we’ll be going up the path known as the Gravity Hill Trail. During our hike, we’ll climb a long run of stone steps built by the locals to climb the mountain so they could get their mining jobs in the next valley. Today, it’s recognized that Jim Thorpe had the first every roller-coaster in the world. It’s these tracks that were used later to draw tourists to the area after the coal started to dry up. We’ll follow the route of the removed tracks that were installed to bring the coal the Lehigh Canal. Parking is free after 5 pm Mauch Chunk Opera House is only two hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Philadelphia. Now it’s a fascinating place where you can truly appreciate how Mother Nature has an amazing way of recovering the ravaging’s of humans. Parking at their downtown parking facility behind the Mauch Chunk Train Station. Pisgah, which was top mined in years past. We’ll be visiting several old mining areas along the top of Mt. This is the perfect hike to visit the historic side of Jim Thorpe. Cannot wait to come back.While there are often hikes in this area, we’re going a different route than normal.

We also went hiking, sightseeing, and shopping. My friends and I enjoyed a successful murder mystery dinner at the house. From the pantry to the bathroom essentials and the decor, the owner thought of everything. PURCHASING Phone: (570) 325-8988 Email: Invitation to Bid, 525 Iron St. The two parking spots definitely came in handy. Location is perfect, right in the center of town. Situated in the heart of the historic district, The Dimmick House is steps away from The Mauch Chunk Opera House and all of the shops and restaurants of Jim Thorpe. Two private, off-street parking spaces are located at the rear of the house. There’s a grand piano and a 50 inch smart TV with Hulu/Netflix/Prime video & Direct TV in the third-floor media room. 1.5 bathrooms, a second-floor balcony, and a laundry room in the basement.

Guest access includes the entire home, 3 floors with 2 living room areas, 5 bedrooms. Guests call it a “true Victorian work of art”, as well as an amazing place to stay. The house comfortably accommodates 8 adults and a nightly rental gives you the whole house for yourselves. This historic home, built by Congressman Milo Dimmick in 1871, has been authentically and lovingly restored in recent years and is equipped with all modern amenities. The Dimmick House is a Victorian townhouse in the heart of Jim Thorpe.
