Jim Thorpe Ghost Tour
Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours through the horrors of this mountainous town and uncover its horrific history that’s gasp-worthy and twice as chilling.
GET TICKETSBook a Jim Thorpe ghost tour to gain an otherworldly peek into Jim Thorpe's eerie legacy, filled with ghostly coal miners and spectral figures.
Why You Need to Take a Jim Thorpe Ghost Tour
Although the “Switzerland of America” may appear majestic at face value, behind its beauty lies a treacherous past filled with misfortune. Once a coal mining town, this stunning region was called home by many men unable to appreciate the wondrous landscape, forced instead to toil in dire conditions. As the final resting place of railroad millionaires as well as men condemned to die by hanging, Jim Thorpe is a town where spirits intermingle from all eras. Venture with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to the Old Jail Museum, where the ghostly mark of one such convicted man who swore his innocence before dying remains, unable to be scrubbed away. Dare to dig beyond the picturesque appearance of this alpine gem on a Jim Thorpe ghost tour, and descend into a world far more haunting.
Why is Jim Thorpe So Haunted?
A region once rife with coal now lies rich with specters, their haunting origins tied to a time long before this city’s namesake was born. This small mountain town was first founded in 1818 as Mauch Chunk, adopting the native name meaning “bear mountain” in the Lenni Lenape tongue. In its earliest days, the town was fueled by coal mining, with many Irish immigrants coming to the region to seek work in the treacherous tunnels. Accidents were as commonplace as illness in those years, with desperate men succumbing to horrific injuries or conditions like black lung disease due to the poisonous dust that thickly coated the mines.
Times were trying for Mauch Chunk residents in the 19th century. Floods and fires consumed the town, destroying buildings and claiming lives. Train lines brought tourists to the city in large numbers in the 1850s, but with them came tragedy. With the incoming crowds came a new foe: cholera—a disease that would soon kill doctors and patients alike. Those who survived had no choice but to bury their loved ones, hopefully finding some comfort in their peaceful surroundings.
Coal mining soon faded as the town’s central industry, turning instead to tourism. Crowds came to ride the coal train along the Switchback Gravity Railroad or take in the natural beauty of Glen Onoko Falls. Grand dwellings like the 1874-era Harry Packer Mansion arose, becoming places so beloved that their residents continue to live out their days there in ghostly form. Aiming to increase its tourism potential even more, the town would finally adopt the name Jim Thorpe after the famed Native American athlete in 1954.
Jim Thorpe’s third wife had his remains controversially moved here soon after, adding yet just another restless spirit to this hauntingly beautiful town. Today, the alp-like city of Jim Thorpe allures visitors with its enchanting scenery and outdoor recreation, leaving its bygone ghosts a long-forgotten memory. To uncover the bizarre and unsettling heritage of this charming town, lock in your spot on a Jim Thorpe ghost tour tonight!
Why should you tour with us?
Any fan of strange or sinister history will be enthralled on our Jim Thorpe ghost tour. Explore the effects of this dark history on the residents of this quiet town, leaving many a dwelling burdened with a haunting legacy.
Along your tour of Jim Thorpe’s most haunted destinations, you’ll pass by many remarkable houses that will haunt your dreams. Locations include a stop outside the Italianate-style Harry Packer Mansion, the very home that inspired the design for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Also along the tour, you may gaze at the haunting design of the Dolon House. The spirits within will likely agree that it’s a perfect example of the Queen Anne Victorian style.
Throughout its history, Jim Thorpe has seen many significant figures pass through its bounds, some who never left. Walk its history-laden streets and discover its most notable figures, from the Irish-Native American athlete for which it was named to the secretive members of the Molly Maguires, who controversially fought for the rights of coal miners. Their spectral tales will leave a permanent mark on your soul, just as they have on the legacy of this mountain town.
Who knew Jim Thorpe had its very own Phantom of the Opera lurking within its midst? In fact, you may be surprised to learn that this enchanting city holds more than one opera ghost. Join Jim Thorpe Ghosts to discover the many spirits within the Mauch Chunk Opera House, from phantoms of former theatre patrons to an opera singer who met a dramatic end on the theatre’s stage.
The various wraiths that litter Jim Thorpe are as diverse as they are chilling, with its many phantoms arising from all walks of life. Uncover ghosts of renowned families, spectral coal miners, convicted criminals, and those that lurk in even the most innocuous of places on an unforgettable ghost tour in the Little Switzerland of America.
Most Haunted Places in Jim Thorpe, PA
Old Jail Museum
Built in 1871, the Old Jail Museum contains a heavy atmosphere behind its bars, holding a ghostly handprint in its custody.
The Harry Packer Mansion
Haunted by the family who lovingly occupied it for so many years, the Harry Packer Mansion cradles the playful phantoms of an entire household.
The Inn at Jim Thorpe
As the site of multiple deaths, the Inn at Jim Thorpe now finds itself home to an assortment of mischievous and melancholy spirits.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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