Carbon County

Carbon County, nestled on the southern end of the Pocono Mountains, offers so many things to do.

Visitors can raft down the Lehigh River, hike in one of the three state parks, or ski at one of the resorts. Head indoors for a show at Penn's Peak, or stroll the streets of Jim Thorpe and check out the interesting shops.

At the end of the day, rest your head in one of the many area hotels or bed and breakfasts.

Jim Thorpe is the county seat.

Other towns include: Beaver Meadows, Lansford, Lehighton, Nesquehoning, Palmerton, Tresckow, Weatherly and Weissport.

Major roadways running in or through Carbon County include Interstates 80 and 476 (Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike); US Route 209; PA Routes 54, 93, 443, 248, 534, 895, 902, 903, and 940.

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Arts

AS Art Foundation Jim Thorpe, PA

Bach and Handel Chorale Jim Thorpe, PA

Attractions

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Jim Thorpe, PA

Old Mauch Chunk Model Train Display Jim Thorpe, PA

Events

Carbon County Fair Palmerton, PA

Event Venues

Mauch Chunk Opera House Jim Thorpe, PA

Penn's Peak Jim Thorpe, PA

Golf Courses

Jack Frost National Blakeslee, PA

Mountain Laurel Golf Club White Haven, PA

Museums & Historic Sites

Asa Packer Mansion Museum Jim Thorpe, PA	Mauch Chunk Museum, The Jim Thorpe, PA
No. 9 Mine & Museum Lansford, PA	Old Jail Museum, The Jim Thorpe, PA

Parks

Beltzville State Park Lehighton, PA	Hickory Run State Park Hickory Run, PA
Lehigh Gorge State Park Jim Thorpe, PA

Road Stops

Harrity Bridge Lehighton, PA	Jim Thorpe Grave Jim Thorpe, PA
Little Gap Bridge Little Gap, PA

Shopping

Mahoning Farmers Market Lehighton, PA

Sports

Big Boulder Pocono Resort Lake Harmony, PA	Blue Mountain Ski Area Kunkletown, PA
Deer Path Stable White Haven, PA	Jack Frost Pocono Resort Blakeslee, PA
Jim Thorpe River Adventures Jim Thorpe, PA	Pocono Whitewater Jim Thorpe, PA
Skirmish USA Albrightsville, PA	Whitewater Challengers Weatherly, PA
Whitewater Rafting Adventures Nesquehoning, PA

Tours

Old Mauch Chunk History Tours Jim Thorpe, PA

Remember, check with your destination directly before heading out
to make sure it is open or operating when you plan to visit.