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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18252
570-325-8485
Ranked #4 of 6 tours in Jim Thorpe
3.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Tours, Trams
Activities: Group tours/train
Owner description: The 1-hour, 16-mile round-trip follows the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and...... more » Owner description: The 1-hour, 16-mile round-trip follows the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife around every curve of the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, flora, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. « less
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Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Enjoyable and educational train ride. Children as well as adults love it. More

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York PA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Good experience for someone who has never ridden a train. It basically runs along an old track for 7-10 miles and then reverses. I've been on more scenic rides. More

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

very relaxing ..took it during the peak autumn season,beautiful scenery. More

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Walnutport, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

We took the trip in the summer, but I imagine it is even better in fall More

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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Ride the Steam Locomotive up the gorge and backup to the station. Scvenic More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

If you like trains, or are interested in how trains helped shape our state, this is not to be missed. More

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The train ride is on old cars. Rides along the Lehigh river are picturesque especially by the rapids. In fall the foilage trains are great. At Christmas they run Santa trains the whole family can enjoy. More

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coopersburg pa
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This could be a great scenic trip if the train when further than a few miles. The Lehigh Gorge is a beautiful place, so take us through it. Very disappointing, you no sooner settle in, the train stops and you are on your way back to the depot. We felt ripped off. More

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

It was nice, but the gift shop was a bit disappointing and unfortunately we had a kind of ugly day... lol More

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Bethlehem, PA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

great spot for long distance bike rides...beautiful in the Fall More

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