The Sidecar Tour That Will Whisk You Through The Pennsylvania Countryside
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 25, 2018
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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.
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, the town of Jim Thorpe beckons visitors with its sheer charm. The Switzerland of the United States, as it is well known, Jim Thorpe promises plenty to do all year around. But for a truly unique and unforgettable adventure, reserve a time on this sidecar tour in Pennsylvania that will whisk you through the charming town and into the countryside.
Climb aboard one of Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz's vintage BMW motorcycles for the ride of a lifetime.
While a seasoned guide navigates the motorcycle, two passengers can ride along. One passenger will relax in the sidecar while the other sits on the motorcycle behind the guide.
So which of the six tours will you set out on? Explore Jim Thorpe on the 1.5 hour Town Tour. Your guide will lead you past such historic sites as the Old Jail, Mauch Chunk State Park, and Millionaires Row.
Or, perhaps you prefer a little bit of the town and the country? Set out on the two-hour Deluxe Town Tour, which includes a jaunt to Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Then again, if you'd like to explore the mountains, you might want to choose the two-hour Mountain Scenery Tour. Zip to Hickory Run State Park and Broad Mountain.
Of course, you can also head out on the four-hour Ultimate Sidecar Adventure. The ultimate tour adds Hickory Run State Park and a gourmet picnic to the Backwoods Wilderness Tour.
Before setting off on your adventure, ensure you're wearing the proper gear. Guests are encouraged to wear pants and closed-toed shoes. So, it's best to leave your flip-flops, sandals, and jewelry at home.
Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz offers tours all year around. All ages are welcome. However, the tour company advises that children be at least eight years old to join a tour.
Have you ever been on this or another sidecar tour in Pennsylvania? Would you recommend it to others? Let us know in the comments. Then, click here to read about 10 beautiful scenic byways in PA you can explore from behind the wheel.
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