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Stop by the visitor’s center at Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
See the exhibits at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
Watch a baseball at Peoples Natural Gas Field
Have fun at Lakemont Park
See a play at Altoona Community Theatre
View unique works of art at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Step back in time at the Blair Country Historical Society, Inc.
Take the kids to Quaint Corner Children’s Museum and Discovery Center
Have a meal at Finelli’s Italian Villa
Have lunch at Mama Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
Have breakfast at Eat’n Park
See a reconstructed fort at Fort Roberdeau
Have fun at Holiday Bowl
Watch hockey at Galactic Ice
Test your skills at Escape Rooms Altoona
- Q: Where is Altoona located?
- A: It is located about halfway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
- Q: How was Altoona impacted by the railroad industry?
- A: Because it was built around the railroad, Altoona suffered a small industrial decline.
- Q: What can visitors do in Altoona?
- A: Visitors to the area can take in historical sites, a rich heritage of cuisine, and entertaining shows.
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