Altoona, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 40.51°N 78.40°W. Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. [9] . It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,822 in 2020. [10]
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WEBAltoona. Arts, Culture & Recreation; Explore Altoona; Places to Stay; History of Altoona; Getting Around. Altoona Blair County Airport; Amtrak (Train) Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) (Bus) Greyhound (Bus)
18 of the Best Things to Do in Altoona, PA (and the Rest of Blair ...
WEBFeb 20, 2019 · There are many great things to do in Altoona, PA. Check out our top picks from historical museums to amusement parks and much more.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Altoona - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Altoona, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 13,412 traveler reviews and photos of Altoona tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Altoona. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
25 Free & Fun Things to Do in Altoona, PA - Town & Tourist
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Altoona is packed with history and is most famously known for its important railroad system that was founded in the 1800s. Today, this Pennsylvania town has ten museums, four theaters, outlet shopping and so much more. Explore the nature of Altoona by spending your day in one of the five nearby state parks.
Altoona | visitPA
WEBAltoona, PA. Region: The Alleghenies. To rail fans, Altoona is paradise. The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is an engineering marvel; a three-track railroad curve designed to lessen the grade of the summit to the Allegheny Mountains.
Altoona PA - History
WEBHistory of Altoona. The Altoona area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Iroquois Confederacy. The first western settlers arrived in the mid- 1700s. A series of stockades were constructed in the region as a defense …
Visit the Railroaders Memorial Museum & World Famous …
WEBWELCOME TO RAILROAD CITY. ABOUT RAILROAD CITY, ALTOONA. Altoona—known as Railroad City to some—was established in the year 1849. The canals of western Pennsylvania were quickly becoming antiquated modes of transportation. The short-lived combination of artificial waterways and inclined planes was coming to an end.
Altoona PA - Visitors
WEBThe many attributes of our City make Altoona a great place to live and a great place to visit. There are numerous recreational and leisure opportunities in the City of Altoona and the surrounding area that we want to share with you. Please click on the links below and plan your next trip to Altoona.
Altoona (Pennsylvania) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAltoona is a city in central Pennsylvania. Altoona was founded as a railroad town by the Pennsylvania Railroad as the site of their Altoona Works shops, and its history as a railroad town still shows in the town today despite the decline of the railroad and its eventual absorption into Penn Central, Conrail, and now Norfolk Southern.
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