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🚗 Day Trip Itinerary: South Brunswick → Jim Thorpe, PA (Swiss of America 😍)
Date: 01/24/2026 Inclement Weather Make-up Date: 01/31/2026
Whatsapp 732-887 4602 for any details.
Drive time: approx. 2 hours drive from south brunswick
Best for: scenic strolls, shops, light hiking, history, water views
First group call December 16th, 9 pm EST
📌 8:00 AM – Leave South Brunswick or meet at Jim Thorpe (10:15 am)
Grab coffee/snacks on the way. Ideally reach Jim Thorpe by 10:15 AM.
📍 **10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Explore Downtown Jim Thorpe & Broadway Street** Here are a few suggestions based on the amount of time available.
Wander the Victorian-style downtown:
Cute boutiques
Photo spots near the clock tower
Mauch Chunk Opera House (peek inside if open)
Old Jail Museum (Outside Only – Quick Peek) – inside tours are seasonal
More Downtown Shopping / Stroll**
Pop into local stores:
Sellers Books
Rainbow’s End
Soundcheck Records
Great warm-up activity, especially in cooler weather.
📍 **12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Options** we can decide on the lunch spot in detail itinerary.
🍝 1. Moya – Upscale New American, cozy atmosphere (popular)
🍔 2. Marion Hose Bar – Casual, cool interior, kid-friendly
🍕 3. Stone Row Pub – Healthy + comfort foods
☕ 4. Bear Appetit – Affordable, homestyle
📍 **2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – (optional). We can decide this based on the weather
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Walk (easy + beautiful)** 10 to 15 min walk.
Walk a section of the Lehigh Gorge Trail, which is flat, wide, and follows the river.
Great spots:
Riverwalk near the train station (easy, quick)
In winter: trail is still open; wear proper shoes.
📍 **2:30 PM – at train station, Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Ride at 3 pm( 70 mins train ride) –
Train Station Area + Coffee Break** .
Stop for coffee/pastries at:
☕ Muggles’ Mug Coffee Shop
☕ Notch Eight Craft House
You can also browse the train station area and take photos by the river.
🚗 4:30 PM – Head Back to South Brunswick
Arrive home around 6:30 pm
🌸Trip Cost - Trip cost: $75/person
· $43 – Gas + Tolls+ mileage + driving (Round Trip).
· $32 – Train Ticket. Train Class: Vista class Dome car.
· If you cannot make the trip due to any reason, Trip cost is non-refundable.
Scenic Train Ride: