Travel Guide to Asa Packer Mansion Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by heading to PA-61 N from your location in Dutch Country. Follow PA-61 N for approximately 25 miles until you reach the exit for I-476 N towards Scranton. Merge onto I-476 N and continue for about 12 miles. Take the exit for I-80 W toward Harrisburg. After about 5 miles, take exit 278 for PA-93 S toward Conyngham. Follow PA-93 S for about 10 miles until you reach the intersection with PA-209. Turn left onto PA-209 N and continue for about 8 miles until you enter Jim Thorpe. Once in Jim Thorpe, look for signs directing you to Packer Hill Ave, where the Asa Packer Mansion Museum is located. Parking is available nearby, but be mindful of any parking fees that may apply.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by taking a bus from your current location in Dutch Country to the nearest major bus station that services the Jim Thorpe area. From there, catch a bus on the Trans-Bridge Lines or Martz Trailways, which operates routes to Jim Thorpe. Once you arrive at the Jim Thorpe bus station, you can either walk to the Asa Packer Mansion Museum, which is about a 20-minute walk uphill, or use a local taxi service to reach the museum directly. Be sure to check the bus schedules and plan for any transfer times, as service may be limited on weekends.

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  If you're already in the Jim Thorpe area and prefer not to walk, consider using a taxi or ride-share service like Uber or Lyft. Simply open your app and enter 'Asa Packer Mansion Museum, Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229' as your destination. The ride should take about 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs may vary based on your pickup location within Jim Thorpe.