Jim Thorpe Is A Small Pennsylvania Town That Looks Like A Hallmark Movie During The Fall
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 01, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
If you’ve ever driven across PA, you already know that the state is dotted with rolling farmland and enchanting small towns that remind us of yesteryear. Jim Thorpe in Pennsylvania is just one of those charming small towns that looks like it’s jumped straight from the screen of a Hallmark movie. While it’s the perfect destination all year round, Jim Thorpe is particularly awe-inspiring in the fall.
Journey to the "Switzerland of America" for some of the most striking fall foliage in the United States and for an unforgettable autumn getaway.
If it's your first visit to the enchanting small town, consider exploring the quaint shops and restaurants or joining a tour. Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz, for example, gives guests a unique view of the area.
For a first introduction to Jim Thorpe, stroll over to Broadway. The bustling street offers the perfect opportunity to meet townspeople and to explore the shops, including Antiques on Broadway and Rainbows End, a delightful candy shop.
Autumn in Jim Thorpe usually means the arrival of the annual Fall Festival. The 2021 festivities kick off on October 9th and will take place on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 24th.
Have you been to Jim Thorpe in Pennsylvania? What do you love about it? Let us know in the comments! Make the most of your fall season with an epic leaf-peeping adventure on a scenic chair lift at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
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