{"id":118,"date":"2020-04-20T03:16:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T07:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/2008\/02\/24\/mini-guide-to-the-poconos-part-ii-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:11:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:11:03","slug":"mini-guide-to-the-poconos-part-ii-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/118\/mini-guide-to-the-poconos-part-ii-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway: Where to Eat and Sleep in Jim Thorpe, PA?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning your next weekend getaway as soon as the COVID-19 crisis is over? We’re doing the same, and way ahead into our winter holiday plans as well. If you’re looking for where to eat and sleep in Jim Thorpe (PA) – you reached a good place. Named after the coveted Olympic athlete, the town of Jim Thorpe or “America’s Little Switzerland,” was a location considered famous for many things at the turn of the last century: the site of the country\u2019s first roller coaster and railroad, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, for instance.<\/p>\n

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One of history\u2019s hidden gems, the scenic mountainside town of Jim Thorpe has kept its antiquated charm and country comforts.<\/p>\n

Get Outdoors: For Your Next Winter Vacation <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Wondering whether to ski at Jack Frost or Blue Mountain? We highlight the best resorts of the Poconos in our Poconos Winter Mini Guide.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Best Places to Eat in Jim Thorpe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Through the Looking Glass<\/strong>
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\nFor your calorie fuel-up en route to Blue Mountain, this restaurant named after Alice in Wonderland is the<\/em> place. The banana walnut pancakes are lightly sweetened and splattered with the perfect number of bananas and walnuts both in and on top of the stack. The French toast has the perfect consistency, with a nice, crispy outside. Orange juice is $1.85 for a good-sized glass plus free refills, and the $2 bacon strips are reason enough to visit. In case you\u2019re not one for small talk, or need help finding a suitable subject matter, between the legs of each small glass-topped table lies a stack of magazines and books to browse while waiting for the meal. Pro tip: order a to-go sandwich to eat slopeside.<\/p>\n

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