Altoona, Pennsylvania is a lovely Blair County city that is one of Pennsylvania's most populous cities, originally founded in the mid-19th century as a railroading town. Today, it is home to several amusement parks, including the historic Lakemont Park, which preserves the world's oldest roller coaster, Leap-the-Dips, dating back to 1902. Nearby DelGrosso's Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Waterpark, connected to the food company of the same name, features family-friendly midway attractions, water rides, and a miniature golf course. Visitors can catch Altoona Curve minor league baseball games or attend performances by the century-old Altoona Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1928. The Railroaders Memorial Museum preserves exhibits related to the region's railroading history, while the Baker Mansion History Museum operates a living history home museum offering guided tours.