Step Back in Time at Asa Packer Mansion Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from any area in the Main Line region, you will want to get onto I-476 N (the Blue Route) heading towards the northeast. Continue on I-476 N for about 20 miles. Merge onto I-80 W and then take exit 277 for PA-611 N toward Stroudsburg. Follow PA-611 N for approximately 15 miles. As you approach Jim Thorpe, follow signs for Jim Thorpe and merge onto Packer Hill Ave. The Asa Packer Mansion Museum will be on your left at 340 Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Parking is available nearby, but be prepared for a small parking fee, typically around $5.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Asa Packer Mansion Museum via public transportation, take the SEPTA regional rail line from Main Line to the nearest station serving Jim Thorpe, PA. You may need to transfer at the Norristown Transportation Center to the Manayunk/Norristown Line, then take a bus or train to the nearest station that connects to Jim Thorpe. Once you arrive at the Jim Thorpe station, you can either walk (approximately 1.5 miles) or take a local taxi or rideshare service to the Asa Packer Mansion Museum located on Packer Hill Ave. Be aware that public transportation may require careful planning, and ticket costs can vary. Check the SEPTA website for schedules and fares.