Jim Thorpe is a lovely eastern Pennsylvania town named in honor of professional athlete Jim Thorpe, the first indigenous American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States team. Visitors can explore the town's history and learn about Thorpe's athletic legacy at the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center, which also features exhibits related to the region's mining industry. Nearby, the No. 9 Mine and Museum preserves an historic 19th-century anthracite coal mine and offers guided tours. Abstract expressionist art is on display at the Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation, while area cultural history is showcased at the preserved 1861 Asa Packer Mansion. Lehigh Gorge State Park offers excellent outdoor recreational opportunities, including chances for scenic railroad rides aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.

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