The Mauch Chunk Opera House, Lehigh Valley Travel Guide

Getting There

• Bus

  From Allentown, take the LANTA bus Route 325 towards the Jim Thorpe area. The bus will take you directly to Jim Thorpe. Make sure to check the bus schedule for the exact departure times. Once you arrive in Jim Thorpe, you can disembark at the main stop, which is near the intersection of Broadway and Market Street. From there, walk west along Broadway for about 0.3 miles until you reach 14 W Broadway, where The Mauch Chunk Opera House is located.

• Train

  Take the Amtrak train from the Allentown station heading towards Philadelphia. Disembark at the nearest station, which is the Lansdale station. From there, transfer to a regional train heading to the Quakertown station. Once at Quakertown, you can catch a local bus or arrange for a rideshare service to take you to Jim Thorpe. The Mauch Chunk Opera House is located at 14 W Broadway, approximately a 10-minute walk from the bus stop in Jim Thorpe.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from a local bike rental shop in Allentown. Follow the Lehigh River Trail north, which will connect you to the scenic bike trails leading into Jim Thorpe. The ride is approximately 20 miles and takes about 2 hours. Once you arrive in Jim Thorpe, head towards Broadway, and you will find The Mauch Chunk Opera House at 14 W Broadway.

• Walking

  If you are staying near downtown Allentown, you can enjoy a long walk to Jim Thorpe. Start by heading west on Hamilton Street, then take a left onto 7th Street. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with Cedar Crest Boulevard. Follow Cedar Crest Boulevard towards the north until you reach the intersection with Route 209. Turn right onto Route 209 and follow the signs to Jim Thorpe. This is a long walk of about 14 miles, so make sure you have comfortable shoes and plenty of water.