Tag: Jim Thorpe

2020 Travelers’ choice

Chris and I are thrilled to share that the Times House has been awarded a 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. Previously known as the Certificate of Excellence, the Times House had achieved Hall of Fame recognition for receiving that award six years in a… Continue Reading “2020 Travelers’ choice”

Trains return to Jim Thorpe just in time for WinterFest

Jim Thorpe visitors and merchants got an early Valentine’s Day present when Reading Northern Blue Mountain Railroad announced earlier today that trains will return to town this weekend. The railroad’s Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway suspended service in November over a tax dispute with the… Continue Reading “Trains return to Jim Thorpe just in time for WinterFest”

Thankful in Jim Thorpe

It’s a beautiful day in Jim Thorpe to be thankful and count your blessings. In October, we marked 10 years of welcoming guests to the Times House, many of which we are now lucky to call friends. Some have even fallen in love with… Continue Reading “Thankful in Jim Thorpe”

Mansion House Pedestrian Bridge opens on Monday

Pump up your tires and put on your sunscreen. Monday will be a beautiful day in Jim Thorpe as the long awaited re-opening of the Mansion House Pedestrian Bridge finally happens. The bridge was dedicated in June 2018 and opened for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy… Continue Reading “Mansion House Pedestrian Bridge opens on Monday”

It’s all about the man

If it’s the third weekend in May, it’s time to celebrate the man, athlete and Olympic legend, Jim Thorpe. The Annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at the Josiah White Park (train station) in… Continue Reading “It’s all about the man”