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Horseshoe Curve was designated a national historic landmark in 1966. Since its designation, it has become a point of interest in Altoona. Today, over 50 freight trains still pass through this curve daily. At 2,375 feet in length, Horseshoe Curve is a marvel that allowed travelers and freight to move through the Alleghany Mountains. Today’s guests can enter the visitor’s center for more information on Horseshoe Curve’s construction and history, as well as purchase souvenirs. The “Funicular” and a nature walk take guests up to the top of the curve, where they can watch one of the daily trains pass by.

Address: 2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona, PA 16601, 814-941-7743

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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

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