Asa Packer Mansion, Jim Thorpe

Name: Asa Packer Mansion
Address: Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, 18229, United States
Telephone: +1 570-325-3229

#1 among attractions in Jim Thorpe

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Asa Packer Mansion is a historic house museum on Packer Road in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States. Completed in 1861, it was the home of Asa Packer, a coal and railroad magnate, philanthropist, and founder of Lehigh University. Asa Packer was also a major contributor in the Lehigh Valley Railroad system. The mansion is one of the best preserved Italianate Villa homes in the United States, with original Victorian furnishings and finishes. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 40°51'52"N, 75°44'18"W

Address

Packer Hill AveJim Thorpe 18229 United States

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+1 570-325-3229

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Day trips

Asa Packer Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Old Jail Museum, Mauch Chunk Opera House, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lehigh Gorge Trail.

0.4 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
The Old Jail Museum, Jim Thorpe
11 min walk • The Carbon County Jail is a historic jail located in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
~990 ftW
Theater
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe
5 min walk • The Mauch Chunk Opera House also called the Capitol Theater at one time, is a theatre in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania in the United States. The theatre was built in 1881 by architect Addison Hutton. Officially opening in 1882 and located in what was known as millionaires row in old Mauch Chunk, as the town was then called.
~570 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jim Thorpe
3 min walk • St. Mark's Episcopal Church, now the Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John, is a historic Episcopal church at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1869, it is a prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture designed by that style's leading proponent, Richard Upjohn.
1.7 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lehigh Gorge Trail, Lehigh Gorge State Park
44 min walk • The Lehigh Gorge Trail is a 26-mile multi-use rail trail that winds along the valley of the Lehigh River Gorge from White Haven, to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Lehigh River Gorge, Lehigh Gorge State Park
87 min walk • Lehigh River Gorge is a gorge in the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Luzerne & Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
4.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Broad Mountain, Hickory Run State Park
121 min walk • Broad Mountain or Broad Ridge in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians in Carbon County and Schuylkill County in Eastern Pennsylvania is a steep-faced, anthracite-bearing barrier ridge just south of both Beaver Meadows and Weatherly, north of Nesquehoning and west and south of the...
2.7 miSE
Locality
Lehighton
70 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Lehighton is the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, where visitors can take a leisurely train ride through the stunning Lehigh Gorge State Park. The park is known for its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Lehigh River...
7.1 miNW
Town
Weatherly
181 min walk • Weatherly is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States, located 12 miles northwest of Jim Thorpe and 28 miles south of Wilkes-Barre. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area of the United States. The population was 2,525 at the 2010 census.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Asa Packer Mansion open?

Asa Packer Mansion is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Asa Packer Mansion?

Nearby attractions include St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jim Thorpe (3 min walk), Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (5 min walk), The Old Jail Museum, Jim Thorpe (11 min walk).