The borough of Jim Thorpe, the county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, is nicknamed the "Switzerland of America" because of its mountainous location, charming scenery, and architecture. Founded as Mauch Chunk in 1818 by a coal company, it was home to the first roller coaster in the U.S., called the Mauch Chunk Switchback Gravity Railroad. After Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe died in 1953, the borough merged with East Mauch Chunk and was renamed in his honor.
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Describes a café that provides vegetarian foods. Links to the establishment’s weekly specials, menu and location are also provided.
http://www.cafeorigins.com/
Read about the library’s collection of books and service hours. Library patrons can use the institution’s wifi Internet service, find out about library events and facilities.
http://www.dimmicklibrary.org/
Showcases a market that has cheeses and other foods for sale. Customers can view the market’s hours, read about products stocked by the market and access recipes.
http://www.jimthorpemarket.com/
This site serves as a portal to the town, offering a guide to area recreation, lodging, shops, the arts, homes for sale, events, activities, and the government of the town. A gallery of historical photographs are included.
http://www.jimthorpepa.com/
Operates a leisure steam powered railway services in the region. Other parts of the site present a history of the railway, directions and fare information.
http://www.lgsry.com/
Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse
Advertises a pub that has beers, drinks and food. View photographs of the pub, find out which credit cards are accepted and access information on the pub’s music performances.
http://www.jimthorpedining.com/
Publicizes the annual foot race’s courses and results. Information on the race’s sponsors, route and a way to apply to participate can be found elsewhere on the site.
http://www.racestreetrun.org/
Bed and breakfast inn is located near Pocono Mountain in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Activities include mountain climbing, mountain bike rental, cross country skiing, white water rafting and more. Its rooms, rates, and special packages are described.
http://www.thevictoriann.com/
Visit Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Hosted and maintained by the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce, a comprehensive business directory is presented, including available places where residents and tourists can stay or eat, shops to visit, and things to do. A map of the town is presented.
http://www.jimthorpe.org/
