Grab a bite before the show or a smashingly good cocktail or craft beer when you stop into another historic venue, the gorgeously restored firehouse Marion Hose Co No 1, which now houses gastropub Marion Hose Bar. The Mauch Chunk Opera House is a relaxed, intimate venue, and all seats have a great view. Today this nationally-known performance venue schedules a diverse line-up of performances, with programming offering folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and theatre. The 1881 Opera House was an important stop on the old vaudeville circuit. National Geographic Traveler lauds the venue for its superb acoustics. The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival screens right here every April/May, so give it a look.

They serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks along with fresh coffee, soft drinks, and snacks. The hall seats approximately 380, balcony included, so all seats are close to the action. This Victorian-era opera house presents a wide range of live music, with seating plus a large dance area. Today it remains one of the area’s finest concert venues. It was known as The Capital Theater when it was one of America’s oldest vaudeville theaters. The Mauch Chunk Opera House has been in operation for more than 135 years.

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