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| Jim Thorpe. For history buffs and sports enthusiasts, that name conjures up images of one man’s spectacular accomplishments in the world of sports. Jim Thorpe was the American Indian athlete who won the pentathlon and decathlon in the 1912 Olympics, excelled in not only track & field but also in baseball and football, was honored with the title “Greatest Athlete in the World” by King Gustav of Sweden at those 1912 Olympics, and was named ABC’s Wide World of Sports “Athlete of the Century.” But more and more often, the name “Jim Thorpe” doesn’t cause people to think of events of the past, rather, the name brings to mind fresh present-day images — images of a town that bears the name of the great athlete. From antique collectors to train enthusiasts to mountain bikers to day- tripers, a wide variety of people are discovering Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe, a charming town at the foot of the Pennsylvania Poconos, has much to offer in its small package. A town of just under 6,000 people, Jim Thorpe has a thriving downtown with over 65 unique shops and galleries, nine restaurants, six antique stores, two museums and a theater. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the restored downtown district, admire the turn-of-the-century-architecture, browse through the many gift shops, learn about the Molly Maguires at The Old Jail Museum, tour the Asa Packer Mansion, study local history at the Mauch Chunk Museum, visit the mausoleum where Jim Thorpe is buried, take a ride on a restored train, or rent a mountain bike and explore the serene mountains surrounding the valley. Jim Thorpe is beautiful to visit and holds many activities no matter what time of the year. Two especially enjoyable times to visit are during the Fall Foliage Festival, held around the second weekend of October and Old Time Christmas Festival, usually the first weekend of December. These special events bring with them unique and entertaining events for visitors. And don’t miss our St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which last year drew 10,000 Irish & Irish-for-a-day onlookers. For more information about our town, or to get exact dates for the above-mentioned events, please call the Jim Thorpe Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-570-325-5810 or visit http://www.JimThorpe.org. |
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| St. Patrick’s Day Parade |
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| The Treasure Shop |