Today, Jim Thorpe is one of the most charming towns in the Poconos, if not all of Pennsylvania. Given its charm, it should come as no surprise that Jim Thorpe is also one of the romantic getaways ...

Several whitewater outfitters are based out of Jim Thorpe. Prices range by company and the type of tour you select. Mild, family-friendly trips usually start at around $60 for adults and $50 for kids.

A year later, the borough of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania voted to take on his name and become his final resting place. The ...