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Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency News - August 18, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

August 22, 2023


The 2023 Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival is just 6 weeks away!
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where to grab a bite to eat, stop for a drink or catch live music in Jim Thorpe this October?
 
Broadway Grille + Underground

The Broadway, located at 24 Broadway, is one of Jim Thorpe's hot spots for live music in the pub or in the Underground! Stop by for a bite to eat at the Broadway Grille and check out the live music this October!

Oct 5th - Open Mic Night (7-10 pm)

Oct 6th - Twin Hill (7-10 pm)

Oct 7th - Justin Skyler (7-10 pm)

Oct 8th - Johnny Lit (3-6 pm)

Oct 12th - Adam McKinley (7-10 pm)

Oct 13th - Jon Dressler (7-10 pm)

Oct 14th - Mark Mahal (7-10 pm)

Oct 15th - McGeehan Duo (3-6 pm)

Oct 19th - Open Mic Night (7-10 pm)

Oct 20th - Not John (7-10 pm)

Oct 21st - Keystone Grove (7-10 pm)

Oct 22nd - Grant Wagner (3-6 pm)

Oct 26th - Justin Skylern (7-10 pm)

Oct 27th - Brew & A View (8-11 pm)

Oct 28th - Historical Horror Halloween Party (8-Midnight)

Oct 29th - Peaches & Wine (3-6 pm)

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Cafe Arielle at the Stabin Museum
 
Fine dining meets industrial chic at Cafe Arielle at the Sabin Museum! The restaurant is located at 268 West Broadway in an historic wire works factory. The dining room with its original stonework, exposed beams, and visible millrace, provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable culinary experience.

The menu is a celebration of creativity and classics, featuring dishes made with the freshest ingredients that are expertly prepared by the talented chef and kitchen staff. From signature appetizers and entrees to handcrafted cocktails and home made desserts, each dish is a work of art that will delight your taste buds and inspire your senses. Reservations are highly recommended.

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Donerds Donuts
 
Donerds Donuts is a donut and coffee shop located at 76 Broadway. Donerds is proud to serve the best fresh craft donuts with the highest quality coffee. They use sophisticated coffee beans from La Colombe and Stumptown coffee roasters and serve hot drip coffee and cold brew nitro.

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Ma’s Crepes And Cakes
 
Ma's Crepes & Cakes, located at 46 West Broadway is dine-in creperie and a gourmet delight!  Serving breakfast and sweet and savory crepes, along with an assortment of baked goods and Bubble Tea!

At this organic creperie, Ma's Crepes & Cakes is dedicated to providing delicious, healthy crepes using only the freshest, sustainably-sourced ingredients. Ma's strive to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits so they can enjoy the best crepes in town!

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Mad Hatter Winery & Smokehouse
 
Mad Hatter Winery & Smokehouse is located at 111 Broadway. The Mad Hatter features smoked & pulled meats, as well as Salmon, cocktails, beer and homemade wine! Live entertainment on the weekends. Breakfast is served on Sundays. Outdoor seating is available on the porch.

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Marion Hose Bar

The Marion Hose Bar is located at 16 West Broadway in a renovated historic firehouse and located next to the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

Marion Hose Bar provide a unique imbibing experience featuring locally sourced craft beers, fine wines and a compelling selection of whiskies and cocktails. Enjoy casual fare food in an outdoor seating area or inside. Marion is a first come first serve basis. They do not take reservations so plan accordingly.

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Molly Maguires Irish Pub
 
For over 25 years, Molly Maguire's Pub at 5 Hazard Square, has been family-owned and operated by the Behan Family of Dublin, Ireland.

?Molly's is a family friendly neighborhood pub built on the reputation for great service, tasty food and affordable prices.

?Molly's is home to the largest outside eating area in the county. The deck is open almost year-round with fans to keep you cool in the Summer, overhead heaters to warm you in the Winter, and drop down sides to keep dry during the rain.

Molly's is always a great spot to grab a drink and a bite while enjoying the view of downtown, the mountains, and the train station across the street!

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Moya

Moya is located at 24 Race Street and is situated directly opposite from St. Mark's and St. John's Episcopal Church. Moya is one of Jim Thorpe's finest restaurants, offering innovative cuisine in a beautiful and elegant setting. Heriberto Yunda is chef and owner of Moya. He previously cooked in numerous restaurants in NYC.

Moya's menu offers a gourmet, eclectic cuisine, executed in a relaxed, healthy style with an emphasis on flavor and freshness. The menu is constantly changing to accommodate local product and palate. Reservations are highly recommended well in advance!

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MYST
 
MYST at 34 Susquehanna Street, is Jim Thorpe's only full scale sushi-hibachi- gastropub.

Inspired by travel and a passion for different cultures, MYST has a broad menu of culinary delights, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring Asian infused dishes straight to your table.

The menu focuses on a wide selection of sushi rolls, bento boxes, hibachi, and other Japanese favorites. Seating is available indoors, outdoors and takeout is available. Dine at MYST this Fall!

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Notch Eight Craft House
 
Notch Eight Craft House at 107 Broadway, is a gastropub and craft cocktail bar that focuses on locally distilled spirits and beer! Stop by and enjoy some great food, great spirits and a great atmosphere!

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Ouros!
 
Ouros, 70 Broadway, offers casual late-night fare in Jim Thorpe's historic Millionaire's Row.

Ouros specializes in comfort foods and classic cocktails. Ouros offers a seasonal menu with new selections throughout the year from late-night favorites to seasonal delicious entrees. The bar offers a variety of signature cocktails like ginger whiskey sour, Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, Lemon Drops, Dark and Stormys, win and beer.

Ouros is open late on Thursdays, 5:00 pm until 1:00 am; and Friday through Monday, Noon until 1:00 am.

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Stone Row Pub & Eatery
 
Stone Row Pub & Eatery, located at 45 Race Street, is a classy casual boutique pub with a menu full of hand-crafted dishes. The menu at Stone Row is meat-friendly, plant-forward and offers plenty of gluten free and vegan items. The menu is flexible so that folks with allergies or dietary concerns can comfortably dine with carefree omnivores. Dine inside or outside on the patio.

Walk-ins only for lunch, Thursday thru Monday.

Reservations are highly recommended for Friday & Saturday dinner

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The Mansion House
 
The Mansion House Italian Cuisine & Bar is located at 271 West Ludlow St, Summit Hill, just a short drive from downtown Jim Thorpe!

The Mansion House menu includes classic Italian dishes such as cheese agnolotti, lasagna bolognese, eggplant rollatini, chicken parmesan, port tenderloin, pan fried chicken cutlets and so much more!.

Open Tues thru Thurs 4 till 9:00 pm; Fri and Sat 4 till 10:00 pm. Live music every Tuesday and Friday.

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Wild Elder Wine and Cider
 
Established in 2019, Wild Elder is an urban winery specializing in wines and ciders made from the fruits and flowers that are native or endemic to the backyards, forests, and farms of the Lehigh Valley and Poconos region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Although you will find many fruits factor in Wild Elder's wines and ciders, Elderberry is definitely the darling. A culinary wonder and herbal medicinal powerhouse, Wild Elder uses both the flower and the berries of the Elder to create wine, cider, and non-alcoholic syrups.

Wild Elder also specializes in champagne-style ciders, slow and cold fermented in the traditional old-world fashion. Stop by the tasting room at 76 Broadway!.

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China Garden
 
China Garden, at 61 Broadway, has been located in the heart of downtown Jim Thorpe since opening in 2003.

China Garden offers a traditional Chinese menu and exceptional value. Dine in or take out available

Check out the Menu!

Catch a Show!
 
Check out the live music performances at Penn’s Peak (located at 325 Maury Road just outside the downtown area) this Fall where every seat in the house is the best seat!

 - Oct 3rd - Rick Larrimore -The Ultimate Tribute to Rod Stewart
 - Oct 4th - The Linda Ronstadt Experience
 - Oct 6th - End of the Line - A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band
 
Penn’s Peak has 2 General Admission style shows. General Admission (unreserved seats available and based on a first come, first serve basis) and General Admission, Standing Room Only (standing room only with reserved seats along the lower level rail and balcony for purchase if available).

Check their website for more October shows!

Info and Tickets

Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
 
?Stop by Country Junction, the World's Largest General Store, for their annual Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, starting September 23rd and running thru October 29th - every day, rain or shine from 11 until 5:00 pm!

County Junction is located at 6565 Interchange Rd., Lehighton - just a short drive from downtown Jim Thorpe.

Weekend activities include hayrides, gem mine, battle quest, laser tag, gourd grenades, 3D wacky shack fun house, paintball wagon, pony rides, dark ride, bungee bounce, rock wall and carnival rides! Weekday activities include hayrides, gem mine and gourd grenades!

Check their website for more details!

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Autumn Leaf Trains!
 
Take a 45 minute ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway through the Lehigh Goge and experience the fabulous colors of Fall! The 2023 Autumn Leaf Excursions run from September 30 through November 5. Tickets are first-come, first-serve and can be purchased in person at the ticket booth to the left of the Train Station (Visitors Center). No advance ticket sales.

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All-Day Train Excursions to JT!
 
Travel by train to Historic Jim Thorpe from Reading or Pittston and enjoy the Festival on one of Reading & Northern's all-day excursions. Choose from one of three trains traveling to Jim Thorpe. Click below for specific routes, general information, and to purchase tickets!

Info and Tickets

Be in the Know! All Things JT!
 
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