Switzerland of Ameria 25
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; as well as the "Gateway to the Poconos".
June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
Switzerland of America
& Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
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 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. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation from Oklahoma, he began his legendary sports career as a student at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and later he would become one of the greatest athletics of all time, breaking racial barriers in the process. You will have leisure time to explore the charming shops, local boutiques, antique shops, Main Street merchants, restaurants, pubs, and art galleries, all within walking distance. Lunch is on your own. Next surround yourself with 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 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. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation from Oklahoma, he began his legendary sports career as a student at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and later he would become one of the greatest athletics of all time, breaking racial barriers in the process. You will have leisure time to explore the charming shops, local boutiques, antique shops, Main Street merchants, restaurants, pubs, and art galleries, all within walking distance. Lunch is on your own. Next surround yourself with 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.
June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
Switzerland of America
& Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Price: $155.00
Price: $120.00 (Child Ages 5-12)
Deposit: $25.00/PP
Balance Due: May 8, 2025
Depart Return
Gunther 6:30 AM 9:30 PM
White Marsh 7:15 AM 8:45 PM
Abingdon 7:45 AM 8:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 8476 Honeygo Blvd., White Marsh, MD (refer to GPS) | View |
