Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, PA!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010

    SEATS/TICKETS:     48 (TOTAL – PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY)                     

DEPARTURE TIMES:                                                                     RETURN TIMES:

* ARLINGTON PLAZA PARK & RIDE:               7:15AM          ARLINGTON PLAZA:  6:35PM

DOVER TERMINAL:                                              7:35AM          DOVER TERMINAL:   6:15PM

ROCKAWAY MALL                                                                        ROCKAWAY MALL

LOT #36:                                                                    7:45AM          LOT #36:                         6:00PM          

* Please note that we need a minimum of 10 passengers for an Arlington Plaza pick-up. When booking, if you’re interested in picking up at Arlington Plaza, let our reservationist know. If we get 10 or more, we’ll contact

you.         

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PRICE:  $75.00pp

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TRIP ITINERARY:

9:45am             Arrive Jim Thorpe, PA – rest stop at the Train Depot

10:15am          Tour the Asa Packer Mansion Museum

This Italianate Villa was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by architect Samuel Sloan of Philadelphia, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000 dollars, the equivalent of $2.3 million dollars today.  Topped by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola or belvedere, the home was built over a cast iron frame and consists of 3 stories, 18 rooms and approximately 11,000 square feet of living space.

11:30am          Lunch at Emerald’s Restaurant (inside the Inn at Jim Thorpe)

Menu TBA

Free time after lunch to explore Jim Thorpe

3:00pm            Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

The train consists of old style passenger coaches from the 1920s. This was prior to air conditioning; however, there's a large clear window at each seat which can be opened to enjoy the clean air of the Lehigh River Gorge.

4:15pm            Depart for home

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Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602.