Dana & Matthew
Things To Do
Glen Onoko
A beautiful hike with a great view of the Glen Onoko Falls.
Blue Mountain Resort
Blue Mountain offers ziplining, rock climbing, and high ropes courses in the spring and summer!
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad
This train ride offers a great way to explore the banks of the Lehigh River upstream of town.
Old Jail Museum
Long known as the Carbon County Jail, it served the community from 1870 until 1995. Within the walls, several of the famous Molly Maguires were hung, and some say that the handprint of one can still be seen on a cell wall. Tours take you through the solitary confinement area, the main cell block, the warden’s quarters, and more.
Jim Thorpe River Adventures
The Lehigh River in Carbon County is one of the most popular spots to go white water rafting in Pennsylvania. There are several outfitters that offer rafting on the river with Jim Thorpe River Adventures being accessible from in town. River trips last several hours, and depending on the route taken and the river conditions can range from Class 1-3 rapids.