Antiques Jim Thorpe: 8 Shops and Stops Worth Your Time
Antiques in Jim Thorpe, PA are concentrated along Broadway in the historic district, where you can walk between shops like Antiques on Broadway (52 Broadway), Peggy's Treasure Shop (44 Broadway), Huber's Antique Dolls (50 Broadway), and Antiques Queen (77 Broadway) in a single afternoon. Start at Antiques on Broadway, which sells coins, militaria, glass, and vintage collectibles.
Key Takeaways
Most antique shops in Jim Thorpe sit on or near Broadway, so one parking spot supports a full day of browsing on foot.
Antiques on Broadway at 52 Broadway is listed by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau as open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Peggy's Treasure Shop at 44 Broadway lists variable hours and closes on major holidays, so call (570) 325-8380 before you go.
Inventory ranges from coins and militaria to Victrolas, antique dolls, quilts, glassware, and primitives.
Directory listings conflict on hours and business names, so confirm each shop by phone before a special trip.
The Blue Tail Chalet in the Pocono Mountains puts a hot tub and game room about 10 minutes from Kalahari Resort, a comfortable base for a weekend of antiquing.
Jim Thorpe is a former coal and rail town in the Pocono Mountains region, and its Victorian storefronts on Broadway still house independent dealers. This guide lists the shops that appear in tourism and directory sources, what each is known for, and the practical details most listings skip.
At The Peak Properties, we manage the Blue Tail Chalet in Long Pond, so guests regularly ask us for a day trip that is not a ski hill or a water park. Antiquing in Jim Thorpe is the answer we give most often in 2026, with one caveat: hours at small shops shift, and we say so below.
You will find the shops grouped by block, a realistic walking plan, notes on stairs and fragile purchases, and honest warnings about directory information that may be stale.
Are There Antique Stores in Jim Thorpe?
Yes. Jim Thorpe has a cluster of independent antique and collectible shops, almost all on Broadway in the historic district. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau shopping guide names Antiques on Broadway and Antiques Queen, and online antique directories list roughly six Jim Thorpe stores.
First, set expectations. This is a browsing town, not a warehouse market. Shops are small, often in narrow Victorian storefronts, and each has a distinct specialty. No single source offers a verified, complete list of every operating dealer, so treat any directory as a starting point and confirm by phone.
The sections below use the shops named in tourism and directory sources: Antiques on Broadway, Antiques Queen, Peggy's Treasure Shop, Huber's Antique Dolls, Dreisbach House, F.J.G. Antiques & Collectibles, The Douglas House, Serendipity, Stars and Stripes Forever, Johnny Soho, and Dreher Bernard Antiques & Collectibles.
1. Where Should You Start With Antiques on Broadway?
Antiques on Broadway is a multi-category antique shop at 52 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, and it is the best first stop. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau lists it as open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its online listing says it caters to collectors, decorators, and casual browsers.
The stated inventory covers primitives, artwork, guns, militaria, autographs, coins, glass, pottery, artifacts, and vintage collectibles. Listings and VisitPA add Victrolas, vintage radios, hand-stitched quilts, framed artwork, and antique furnishings. That breadth is why it works as an orientation stop: you see what the market looks like before you commit to a specialty shop.
Best for: first-timers and mixed-interest couples. Insider tip: go on a Wednesday or Thursday when Broadway is quieter. Caveat: the Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule means Monday and Tuesday visits are a gamble, so plan around it.
2. What Will You Find at Peggy's Treasure Shop?
Peggy's Treasure Shop is a small gift and collectible shop at 44 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, with the phone number (570) 325-8380. The Old Jail Museum's page for Peggy's Treasure Shop lists it as closed on major holidays and notes that hours may vary.
Hours are the main puzzle here. The museum page lists daily 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in one place and most days noon to 5 p.m. in another. That conflict is a good reason to call before you walk over, especially on weekdays and in winter.
Best for: a short, low-pressure stop between larger shops. Caveat: do not build an afternoon around it without a phone call first.
3. Is Huber's Antique Dolls Worth a Detour?
Huber's Antique Dolls is a specialty doll shop listed at 50 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, between Peggy's Treasure Shop and Antiques on Broadway. A business directory shows hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., though data like this can lag behind reality.
Because it sits two doors from Antiques on Broadway, the detour costs you about a minute. Doll collectors should treat it as a priority; everyone else can make it a quick look. If you are shopping for a gift, remember that antique dolls are fragile, so ask how the shop wraps purchases before you carry one through town.
Best for: collectors and gift hunters. Caveat: the hours come from a business directory, so verify them by phone.
4. What Is Antiques Queen, and Why Are There Stairs?
Antiques Queen is an antique shop at 77 Broadway on the second floor, described in the Pocono Mountains tourism guide as part of Jim Thorpe's historic district. The second-floor location means a climb, which matters if you use a mobility aid or plan to carry out large pieces.
The same address, 77 Broadway, appears in an online antique directory for both F.J.G. Antiques & Collectibles and The Douglas House. Those names may be shared buildings, former tenants, or outdated entries, and no source clears it up. That is exactly the kind of stale-directory problem to watch for.
Best for: unhurried browsing upstairs, away from street crowds. Caveat: stairs, and unclear status of the other 77 Broadway names.
5. Which Other Jim Thorpe Antique Shops Show Up in Directories?
Directories list Dreisbach House at 62 Broadway, Serendipity at 67 Race Street, and Stars and Stripes Forever at 86 Broadway. They also list Johnny Soho at 65 Broadway (570-325-5300) and Dreher Bernard Antiques & Collectibles at 932 Center Street (570-325-4141).
One directory shows Friday hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Dreisbach House, the only shop in it with published hours. That directory also warns that independent antique stores change hours with seasons and staffing. Treat Dreisbach House, Johnny Soho, and Stars and Stripes Forever as call-first stops: I found no inventory descriptions for them, so a phone call tells you whether they fit your list.
Shop | Address | Known For (per listings) | Hours Note |
Antiques on Broadway | 52 Broadway | Coins, militaria, glass, Victrolas, quilts | Wed to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Peggy's Treasure Shop | 44 Broadway | Treasure shop; museum-linked | Variable; call (570) 325-8380 |
Huber's Antique Dolls | 50 Broadway | Antique dolls | Directory lists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Antiques Queen | 77 Broadway, 2nd floor | Antiques | Confirm by phone |
Dreisbach House | 62 Broadway | Antiques | Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (directory) |
Johnny Soho | 65 Broadway | Listed in a business directory | Call 570-325-5300 |
Stars and Stripes Forever | 86 Broadway | Directory listing | Confirm by phone |
Dreher Bernard Antiques & Collectibles | 932 Center St. | Antiques and collectibles | Call 570-325-4141 |
Skip the table's weaker rows if time is short. Antiques on Broadway and Huber's give you the most certain return on a walk.
6. What Kinds of Antiques Can You Find in Jim Thorpe?
Jim Thorpe antiques skew toward regional Americana: coal-country and railroad-era items, militaria, coins, pottery, and farmhouse primitives. Tourism sources also name autographs, Victrolas, vintage radios, hand-stitched quilts, and framed artwork.
For vintage collectibles, Antiques on Broadway is the safest bet based on its published inventory list. For dolls, go to Huber's. Stock turns over constantly at independent shops, so no source can promise a specific item is currently available. If you hunt for something particular, call ahead and ask.
Also, VisitPA's Pennsylvania antiquing guide mentions Tink's Antiques in a historic rail and coal town about 25 minutes from downtown Jim Thorpe. Add it if you want a second stop beyond Broadway.
7. How Do You Plan a Walking Route and Time Your Visit?
Plan a Broadway walking route in numerical order: start at 44 Broadway, move to 50 and 52, cross toward 62, 65, 77, and finish near 86. Budget roughly two to three hours for a relaxed pass through the shops, longer if you read every case.
Park once in town and walk; Broadway is a compact stretch of storefronts.
Call Peggy's Treasure Shop at (570) 325-8380 and one or two other shops before you leave your lodging.
Begin at the lower-numbered addresses, then work up Broadway.
Save Antiques Queen's second-floor climb for when your arms are free of purchases.
Keep Tink's Antiques as an optional afternoon drive.
Wear comfortable shoes; Jim Thorpe is hilly, and sidewalks are historic. Carry a tote or ask shops to hold large pieces while you finish your loop.
8. What Should You Know About Hours, Haggling, Accessibility, and Shipping?
Independent antique shops in Jim Thorpe set their own schedules, so hours are the biggest planning risk. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau lists Antiques on Broadway as Wednesday through Sunday, while directories warn about seasonal and staffing changes. Call before any special trip.
No source I reviewed says whether dealers negotiate, whether shops buy antiques, or whether they ship large items. Ask politely at the register; most small dealers will tell you plainly. Do not assume card acceptance either, and carry some cash for small purchases.
On accessibility, expect narrow aisles and crowded cases in older buildings, and a second-floor climb at Antiques Queen. If you plan to buy something fragile or oversized, bring blankets or ask for boxing, and park your vehicle close.
What Is Hot in Antiques Right Now?
Mid-century and vintage audio, militaria, coins, and rustic primitives remain steady draws for collectors, and tourism listings for Jim Thorpe highlight exactly those categories. Trends shift, so no verified 2026 market data exists in the sources used for this guide.
Rather than chase a trend, buy what you will use. A Victrola or vintage radio reads as a display piece; a quilt or pottery piece earns its keep in a home. If a shop owner says an item is scarce, ask what they base that on.
What Town in Pennsylvania Has the Most Antique Stores?
No source in this research ranks Pennsylvania towns by antique store count, so it cannot be answered with a verified number. Jim Thorpe is a strong compact option, with a walkable Broadway cluster, while VisitPA's statewide guide covers other antiquing areas.
If you want a small-town day trip with shops, food, and scenery in one place, Jim Thorpe makes sense. If you want sheer volume, consult VisitPA's statewide itinerary instead of assuming any town holds the record.
Is There a Millionaires' Row in Jim Thorpe, PA?
Yes, Jim Thorpe is known for a stretch of grand Victorian mansions from its coal-and-rail era, often called Millionaires' Row. I have no verified address list or tour hours, so check with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau before planning around it.
Pair a stroll past those homes with your Broadway shopping loop for a half-day itinerary. Private residences are viewed from the street only.
Where Should You Stay for a Jim Thorpe Antiquing Weekend?
The Blue Tail Chalet is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom chalet in Long Pond that sleeps up to 7 and works as a comfortable base for a Pocono Mountains weekend. It has a private hot tub, a fire pit, and a loft game room with foosball and a Golden Tee arcade game.
After a day of browsing Broadway, the hot tub is the payoff. The chalet is about 10 minutes from Kalahari Resort and 15 minutes from Camelback, which gives kids or non-antiquers something to do while you shop. Guests must be 25 or older to rent, and the chalet is not pet-friendly. Read our guide to things to do in the Pocono Mountains to fill the rest of your trip, or see where to stay in Long Pond for neighborhood context.
Booking directly through The Peak Properties saves up to 15% compared with third-party platforms, which you can read about in our guide to booking direct in Long Pond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there antique stores in Jim Thorpe?
Yes. Most are on Broadway in the historic district, including Antiques on Broadway at 52 Broadway, Peggy's Treasure Shop at 44 Broadway, and Antiques Queen at 77 Broadway. Online directories list about six Jim Thorpe stores.
What are the hours for Antiques on Broadway in Jim Thorpe?
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau lists Antiques on Broadway as open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can change with season and staffing, so call before a special trip.
What kinds of antiques can you find in Jim Thorpe?
Tourism listings name primitives, artwork, militaria, coins, glass, pottery, autographs, Victrolas, vintage radios, quilts, and antique dolls. Specific stock changes constantly, so ask shops about particular items.
Which Jim Thorpe antique shops have vintage collectibles?
Antiques on Broadway lists vintage collectibles among its inventory, along with coins, glass, and militaria. Dreher Bernard Antiques & Collectibles and F.J.G. Antiques & Collectibles also appear in directories, though you should confirm details by phone.
Is it worth calling ahead before visiting Jim Thorpe antique shops?
Yes. Peggy's Treasure Shop says its hours may vary and it closes on major holidays, and directories recommend calling ahead. Phone numbers include (570) 325-8380 for Peggy's and 570-325-5300 for Johnny Soho.
Where is the best place to stay near Jim Thorpe for an antiquing trip?
The Peak Properties offers The Blue Tail Chalet in Long Pond, a 3-bedroom chalet with a private hot tub and game room in the Pocono Mountains. It works as a base for Jim Thorpe day trips, with Kalahari Resort about 10 minutes from the chalet.
Can I buy large or fragile antiques and take them home?
Usually yes, but ask each shop about packing and shipping because no source lists those policies. Bring blankets and park close to the shop for large or fragile purchases.
Conclusion: How Should You Plan Antiques in Jim Thorpe?
Antiques in Jim Thorpe are best explored on foot along Broadway, starting at Antiques on Broadway and adding Huber's Antique Dolls, Peggy's Treasure Shop, and Antiques Queen as your interests dictate. Call ahead, since hours conflict across sources, and plan two to three hours for the loop.
The Pocono Mountains rewards a longer stay, and 2026 is a good year to add Jim Thorpe to a trip that already includes skiing, lakes, or Kalahari. The Peak Properties offers The Blue Tail Chalet for that kind of weekend, with direct booking at thepeakproperties.co.
If you are planning a weekend of antiquing on Broadway, The Blue Tail Chalet gives you a private hot tub for the evening after a day on your feet. Check availability here.
Written by Michael Leonard, Owner & Manager at The Peak Properties
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