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Altoona, Blair County, PA

Explore Blair County and all there is to see and do! You can celebrate Altoona's railroad heritage, take in a minor league ballgame or take a trip back in time at one of our museums or historical sites. Kids will love the family fun amusement and water parks. Outdoor enthusiasts will find miles of hiking and biking trails, streams for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, and a state park that offers all this and more. We invite you to experience the value and variety of all there is to explore!

Sporting Events & Golf

Altoona has a variety of sports and sport facilities for you to enjoy! We're home to the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, The Altoona Curve. Blair County is also home to many golf courses. Some are located within a country club, while others are located in the area's countryside. All welcome visitors.

Events

There are a number of Seasonal Events in Blair County throughout the year! Some of the highlights include the Allegheny Ukulele Soirée, Holiday Lights on the Lake at Lakemont Park, HoopsFest, and Zombietown USA, as well as two agricultural fairs. Our sports facilities feature many events as well.

Shop, Dine, & Stay

You can turn your day trip into a long weekend or a full vacation! Altoona is home to over 285 restaurants with local establishments offering unique menus and foods. The Logan Valley Mall and Logan Town Centre have excellent shopping, and the area offers many hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and beautiful campgrounds.

Arts & Entertainment

There are a variety of art and cultural experiences to explore. Downtown Altoona is home to the Mishler Theatre, a Beaux-Arts Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to the Altoona Symphony Orchestra. Things Unseen Theatre is a small theatre company producing shows at The Church in the Middle of the Block.

Altoona has a rich railroad heritage and is now home to many railroad attractions as well as a variety of cultural experiences. Downtown features the historical Mishler Theatre, a summer farmers market, a heritage center, and local treasures that include one of the town's local candy makers, Boyer Candy.

Museums

Many of our museums offer a real educational and interesting insight to the railroad industry, while some take you on a trip back in time and others feature rotating art exhibits.

• Alto Model Train Museum Association, Inc.
• Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
• Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
• Swigart Antique Auto Museum
• Tyrone Area Historical Society & Museum
• & Many More!

Historical Attractions

Blair County is rich in railroad history, home to museums and even has a reconstructed Revolutionary War Fort.

• Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
• Baker Mansion
• Member Image
• Canal Basin Park
• Fort Roberdeau Historic Site
• Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
• Royer Mansion

Outdoor Recreation & Parks

• 6 to 10 Trail
• Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area
• Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
• Juniata River Water Trail
• Main Line Canal Greenway Geotrail
  
• Rails to Trails of Central PA
• September 11 National Memorial Trail
• Canoe Creek State Park
• Chimney Rocks
• Discovery Garden
• NatureWorksPark
• Reservoir Park
• The Wall That Heals
• & Many More!

Family Fun

With two amusement parks featuring the only Italian-themed water park in the US and the world's oldest wooden roller coaster, there is tons of family fun in Altoona. Indoor recreation includes an escape room, indoor mini-golf, and huge arcades.

• A Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery Center
• DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash Water Park
• Escape Altoona Co.
• Lakemont Park
• Slinky Action Zone
• Tilt Studio

Activities, events, outdoor & indoor recreation, shopping, dining, and more.

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1415 11th Ave #2
Altoona, PA 16601

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