magnifier
Visit PA Regions
magbottom
 
Town of Altoona Attraction Details
Town of Altoona
http://www.alleghenymountains.com
The historic town of Altoona is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Allegheny Mountains, but offers much more than just great scenery. Take a stroll through the historic district and visit the Jaffa Mosque Museum or the grave of Hedda Hopper. Railroad afficiandos will enjoy the landmark Horseshoe Curve and the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Taking in everything Altoona has to offer can be tiring - at the end of the day, relax and enjoy a meal at one of Altoona's great restaurants.

Address:
Downtown Altoona
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone: 1-800-84-ALTOONA

Handicap Access? Y




Pro Sports Nearby
Altoona Curve Baseball Club (1.29 Miles)
Blair County Ballpark (1.32 Miles)

Hotels & Motels Nearby
Super 8 Motel - Altoona (0.63 Miles)
Days Inn - Altoona (0.73 Miles)
Econo Lodge - Altoona (0.74 Miles)
Holiday Inn Express - Altoona (1.03 Miles)

All Accommodations Nearby
Ramada Inn - Altoona (1.1 Miles)
Carriage House Bed and Breakfast - Hollidaysburg (2.39 Miles)
Hoenstine's Bed and Breakfast (3.56 Miles)

All Dining Nearby
Great Wall Restaurant (0.09 Miles)
Finelli's Italian Villa (0.42 Miles)
Allegro Restaurant (1.6 Miles)
Bennigan's (2.19 Miles)

Fine Dining Nearby
Great Wall Restaurant (0.09 Miles)
Finelli's Italian Villa (0.42 Miles)

Golfing Nearby
Park Hills Country Club (1.67 Miles)
Greenwood Golf (2.85 Miles)
Blair County Golf & Driving Range (2.9 Miles)

Museums Nearby
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.67 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.68 Miles)
Arts Along the Avenue (0.81 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona (0.81 Miles)

Family Restaurants Nearby
Bennigan's (2.19 Miles)
Hoss's Steak and Sea House - Duncansville (3.31 Miles)
Old Canal Inn (3.57 Miles)
U.S. Hotel Restaurant and Tavern (3.67 Miles)

Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Cottage Treasures (0.32 Miles)
Sparkles II (0.51 Miles)
Blair County Arts Foundation (0.55 Miles)
Roosevelt Jazz-Spring Concert (0.55 Miles)

Antiquing Nearby
Cottage Treasures (0.32 Miles)
Architectural Antiques (0.85 Miles)
Creekside Antiques (4.24 Miles)
Donnelly's Antiques (4.35 Miles)

Shopping Nearby
Cottage Treasures (0.32 Miles)
Sparkles II (0.51 Miles)
Station Mall (0.63 Miles)
24th Annual Health Fair (0.66 Miles)

Historic Places Nearby
Allegheny Furnace (0.87 Miles)
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (0.91 Miles)
Blair County Historical Society (1.05 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.86 Miles)

Country Markets Nearby
Altoona Farmers Market (0.83 Miles)
Blueberry Hill (4.8 Miles)
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.68 Miles)
Leighty's Farm Market (5.84 Miles)

Festivals & Fairs Nearby
Westsylvania Heritage Corporation (3.33 Miles)
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.68 Miles)

Music Nearby
Roosevelt Jazz-Spring Concert (0.55 Miles)
Peter Vinograde, Pianist (0.86 Miles)
Altoona Symphony Orchestra (0.86 Miles)
Playhouse Theatre (0.88 Miles)

Haunted Happenings Nearby
Baker Mansion Museum (1.01 Miles)
U.S. Hotel Restaurant and Tavern (3.67 Miles)

Theatre Nearby
Peter Vinograde, Pianist (0.86 Miles)
Playhouse Theatre (0.88 Miles)
Allegheny Ballet Company (1.18 Miles)
Jan Kinney (1.21 Miles)

Historic Towns Nearby
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area (0.96 Miles)
Hollidaysburg Historic District (3.18 Miles)
Hollidaysburg National Historic District (3.62 Miles)
Borough of Hollidaysburg (3.63 Miles)

Historical and Genealogical Societies Nearby
Allegheny Ridge Corp./Altoona Heritage Discovery Center (0.88 Miles)
Blair County Historical Society (1.05 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (2.16 Miles)
Westsylvania Heritage Corporation (3.33 Miles)

Covered Bridges Nearby
New Portage Railroad Muleshoe Curve Bridge (4.75 Miles)

Tours Nearby
Allegheny Ridge Corp./Altoona Heritage Discovery Center (0.88 Miles)
Benzel's Pretzel Bakery (1.92 Miles)
Allegheny Mountains Attractions (1.99 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies of Pennsylvania Biking Tours (2.16 Miles)

All Tours Nearby
Allegheny Ridge State Heritage Park (2.94 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.33 Miles)

History Tours Nearby
Baker Mansion Museum (1.01 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (1.04 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies of Pennsylvania Biking Tours (2.16 Miles)
Allegheny Ridge State Heritage Park (2.94 Miles)

National Historic Parks Nearby
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.67 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.68 Miles)
Fort Roberdeau Historic Site (0.9 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (1.04 Miles)

Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (2.16 Miles)
Pet Walk (2.88 Miles)
Canoe Creek State Park Triathlon (3.18 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.33 Miles)

Hiking Nearby
Pet Walk (2.88 Miles)
Chimney Rocks Park (3.17 Miles)
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.21 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.33 Miles)

State & National Parks Nearby
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.33 Miles)

Galleries Nearby
Arts Along the Avenue (0.81 Miles)
Framing Hut Galleries–Altoona (1.36 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.86 Miles)

Amusement & Theme Parks Nearby
Leap the Dips (0 Miles)
Lakemont Park and The Island Waterpark (0.01 Miles)
Lakemont Park & The Island Waterpark (1.49 Miles)
Slinky Action Zone (3.39 Miles)

Biking Nearby
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.21 Miles)

Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (2.16 Miles)

Art Museums Nearby
Arts Along the Avenue (0.81 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona (0.81 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.86 Miles)

Lectures & Seminars Nearby
24th Annual Health Fair (0.66 Miles)

Campgrounds Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (2.69 Miles)

Camping Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (2.69 Miles)

Zoos & Animal Parks Nearby
Pet Walk (2.88 Miles)

Bird Watching Nearby
Chimney Rocks Park (3.17 Miles)

Amateur/College Sports Nearby
Canoe Creek State Park Triathlon (3.18 Miles)

Railroads Nearby
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.67 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.68 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (1.04 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.86 Miles)

History Museums Nearby
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.67 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.68 Miles)
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area (0.96 Miles)
Alto Model Train Museum Association, Inc (1 Miles)

Driving Tours Nearby
Reighard's Service Station (1.04 Miles)

Factory Tours Nearby
Benzel's Pretzel Bakery (1.92 Miles)

Action Sports Nearby
Apple Harley-Davidson, Inc. (3.4 Miles)

Motorcycling Nearby
Apple Harley-Davidson, Inc. (3.4 Miles)

Farm Tours Nearby
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.68 Miles)

Cabins Nearby
Scotch Run Farm (2.4 Miles)

Wineries Nearby
Oak Spring Winery (1.08 Miles)
Oak Spring Winery (4.71 Miles)

Rails to Trails Nearby
Lower Trail (3.17 Miles)
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.21 Miles)

Horseback Riding Nearby
Lower Trail (3.17 Miles)

Hunting & Fishing Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (2.69 Miles)
Hunters Paradise at Paradise Outfitters (5.63 Miles)


View All Categories...
Back to Top