Jim Thorpe Travel Guide
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Welcome to Jim Thorpe, PA!
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Jim Thorpe, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
The namesake for this town had never been a resident of either the area or even the state of Pennsylvania. An American Indian athlete, Jim Thorpe won every pentathalon event save the javelin in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, only to later have his medals stripped for his involvement in professional baseball prior to the games, a violation of Olympic competition. Today, a memorial to Thorpe can be found in the town commemorating his life and athletic prowess. Activities in Jim Thorpe range from whitewater rafting to cross country skiing, and there are several accommodation types available for visitors to avail themselves of. Fans of railroad history can see the Switchback Gravity Railroad in Jim Thorpe, the first railroad in Pennsylvania and the second in the United States as a whole.
Tourist Attractions
Built in 1871 and used until 1995, the jail was the site of the hanging of seven Molly Maguires and contains Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall.
Hotels & Motels
Located in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe, this bed and breakfast is just a short walk to the Opera House and other attractions.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Jim Thorpe, PA? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend
May 19 to May 20 » Jim Thorpe, PA
