This is the perfect place to visit in October for its fall colors and spooky past 🍂👻 A little history: Jim Thorpe was a world famous Native American athlete, often referred to as the greatest athlete of all time. After his passing, the struggling towns of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk accepted his remains and renamed their town Jim Thorpe to honor him and to save the town from going broke. 📍Jim Thorpe is about a 2 hour drive from NYC, 1.5 hours from Philly, and 4.5 hours from Pittsburgh ma

🚂❄️ Dog-friendly Holiday Train Ride from Jim Thorpe, PA About a 3.5-hour drive from Washington, DC A cozy way to enjoy the holidays with your pups. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania runs festive train rides that begin and end in town, perfect for a winter day trip from DC. 🎅 Santa Claus Specials Families can meet Santa and his elves onboard. Kids get small treats, and the whole ride feels straight out of a Christmas story. ⛄ Winter Character Trains When Santa’s away,