Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.2 (6 Viator reviews) 50 min – 1 hr Pocono Mountains area

Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
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About this activity

Now you might be wondering, wait a minute, why is it called Jim Thorpe? Did he live here? Now that is an interesting question that you'll discover on the tour. You'll also learn about the history of the town and people like Asa Packer, the coal industry, trains, millionaires row, the jail, the hangings, presidents who visited, heck, you'll even hear about old Wild Bill Hickok. This tour is not to be missed, So go on and lets get this party started. This tour is guided by your phone, step by step. It's hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. The tour is less than an hour and about .6 miles long. You'll see the sites, walk the streets and discover this hidden gems story.

Itinerary

  1. The Harry Packer Mansion- Libations Lounge · pass by

    The tour starts at the historic hotel where you'll hear about the story of Asa Packer and the Rise of the town.

  2. Stop 2 · pass by

    The tour stops outside the historic Inn, what's it's deal? Take the tour to find out

  3. Old Jail Museum · pass by

    Many a hangings took place here, discover the story of those that swung, and stuck around.

  4. Jim Thorpe · 50 min

    Explore the streets, sites and stories of Historic Jim Thrope, or as it was once known as Mauch Chunk. Why is it called Jim Thorpe? What's the deal with the Jail? What was Asa Packer? What presidents stayed here? Find out on the tour!

  5. Stop 5 · pass by

    The tour ends at the historic church where you'll hear it's story.

  6. The Mauch Chunk Opera House · pass by

    This historic opera house once was the stage for many a famous performer. Take the tour to find out who

What's included

  • Tour of Jim Thorpe on our Walking Tour app
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires
  • Hands free, location aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk

Not included

  • No Food or drinks
  • No Admission it's all outside
  • No in person guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

The tour starts outside the Harry Packer Mansion where you'll learn about Asa Packer and his legacy. Then you'll be guided step by step through Jim Thorpe.

End point: The tour ends outside the historic church where you'll discover it's story

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.2/5

6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Pocono Mountains (Viator lists this tour under Pocono Mountains; it has no meeting-point coordinates).