Jim Thorpe By Land & Rail 25
Jim Thorpe has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture. Also known as the "Gateway to the Poconos," the town has a fascinating history of romance, struggle, survival, boom, bust and revival.
July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Jim Thorpe By Land & Rail
Trolley Tour and Train Ride
& Buffet Lunch at Macaluso’s
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Travel with Gunther Tours to the quaint Victorian town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh River Gorge. Jim Thorpe has been called the “Switzerland of America” due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture. Also known as the “Gateway to the Poconos,” the town has a fascinating history of romance, struggle, survival, boom, bust and revival. Originally named Mauch Chunk, during the Victorian era the town was second only to Niagara Falls as the most visited tourist destination in the country. In 1953 following the death of renowned athlete and Olympic medal winner Jim Thorpe, the struggling town decided to memorialize and adopted the name of Jim Thorpe. We begin our day in the Pocono Mountains with a delicious buffet lunch at Macaluso’s Restaurant. After lunch, we will meet our driver/guide and climb aboard the nostalgic Jim Thorpe Trolley for a narrated tour highlighting the history of the area and its natural beauty. The trolley tour showcases all the best of Jim Thorpe, . . . the Jim Thorpe Memorial, the Lehigh Gorge State Park, up Broadway past all the shops, restaurants, museums, and historic buildings downtown on to Mauch Chuck Lake before arriving at the Visitor Center. Following our trolley tour, enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pocono Mountains on a train excursion on board the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The narrated round trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs, mountain scenery, and wildlife surround the train along the forested route to Old Penn Haven. Join Gunther Tours for a day of adventure and exploration in this charming Victorian town and experiencing the beauty of the Pocono Mountains! Note: Fast food stops will be made both en route to Jim Thorpe, and on the return trip home.
Day 1
Travel with Gunther Tours to the quaint Victorian town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh River Gorge. Jim Thorpe has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture. Also known as the "Gateway to the Poconos," the town has a fascinating history of romance, struggle, survival, boom, bust and revival. Originally named Mauch Chunk, during the Victorian era the town was second only to Niagara Falls as the most visited tourist destination in the country. In 1953 following the death of renowned athlete and Olympic medal winner Jim Thorpe, the struggling town decided to memorialize and adopted the name of Jim Thorpe. We begin our day in the Pocono Mountains with a delicious buffet lunch at Macaluso's Restaurant. After lunch, we will meet our driver/guide and climb aboard the nostalgic Jim Thorpe Trolley for a narrated tour highlighting the history of the area and its natural beauty. The trolley tour showcases all the best of Jim Thorpe, . . . the Jim Thorpe Memorial, the Lehigh Gorge State Park, up Broadway past all the shops, restaurants, museums, and historic buildings downtown on to Mauch Chuck Lake before arriving at the Visitor Center. Following our trolley tour, enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pocono Mountains on a train excursion on board the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The narrated round trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs, mountain scenery, and wildlife surround the train along the forested route to Old Penn Haven. Join Gunther Tours for a day of adventure and exploration in this charming Victorian town and experiencing the beauty of the Pocono Mountains! Note: Fast food stops will be made both en route to Jim Thorpe, and on the return trip home.
LL=Lunch
July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Jim Thorpe By Land & Rail
Trolley Tour and Train Ride
& Buffet Lunch at Macaluso’s
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Price: $229.00
Price: $199.00 (Child Ages 5-12)
Deposit: $25.00/PP
Balance Due: May 29, 2025
Depart Return
Gunther 6:30 AM 10:30 PM
White Marsh 7:15 AM 9:45 PM
Abingdon 7:45 AM 9:15 PM
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details | Times |
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| Abingdon Park and Ride | I-95 at Exit 77-B - Rt 24 and Rt 924 Enter off of Woodsdale Rd. | View | |
| Gunther Charters | Gunther's - 7443 Shipley Ave. Harmans, MD (GPS) Lot C off of Shipley Ave. | View | |
| White Marsh | White Marsh Park and Ride | View |
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