Altoona Pennsylvania Attractions

Amusements

DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Located off Old Route 220 in Tipton
814-684-3538
Found in the Allegheny Mountains, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is a family fun facility that includes... more... map
Lakemont Park
700 Park Avenue • Altoona, PA 16602
814-949-7275
Over 30 rides and attractions, including the Island Waterpark, two roller coasters, a go-kart... more... map

Hollidaysburg National Historic District
Allegheny and Union Streets • Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-696-0313
Hollidaysburg's National Historic District is composed of over 440 residential and commercial... more...
Leap-the-Dips
700 Park Avenue • Altoona, PA 16602
Located at Lakemont Park
814-949-7275
A figure eight wooden coaster, Leap-the-Dips is the world's oldest roller coaster and the only... more... map

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
110 Federal Park Road • Gallitzin, PA 16641
Located 12 Miles West of Altoona
814-886-6150
Once the fastest way to travel over the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad is a... more... map
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area
1421-27 12th Avenue • Altoona, PA 16603
814-940-1922
Managed by the Allegheny Ridge Corporation (ARCorp), the Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area is part of... more... map
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
Kittanning Point Road • Altoona, PA 16601
814-946-0834
The Horseshoe Curve is a 2,375-foot curvature that officially opened for rail traffic on February... more... map

Altoona Area Public Library
1600 5th Avenue • Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-0417
The Altoona Area Public Library serves as the District Center for libraries in Blair, Bedford, and... more... map
Blair County Genealogical Society Library
431 Scotch Valley Road • Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-696-3492
The Blair County Genealogical Society Library includes atlases, censuses, church records, equipment... more... map
Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, The
405 Clark Street • Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
On The Corner of Clark and Allegheny Streets
814-695-5961
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.... more... map

Baker Mansion Museum (circa 1849)
3419 Oak Lane • Altoona, PA 16601
814-942-3916
Home of the Blair County Historical Society, this Greek Revival-style mansion is the former home of... more...
Railroaders Memorial Museum
1300 9th Avenue • Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-0834, 888-4-ALTOONA
Listen to interactive exhibits, watch films, and see displays at the Railroaders Memorial Museum... more... map
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona
1210 11th Avenue • Altoona, PA 16601
814-946-4464
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona was designed with state-of-the-art exhibition and... more... map

Chimney Rocks Park
101 Canal Street • Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814-695-7543
Host to such community activities as concerts, Chimney Rocks Park contains picnic areas, trails,... more... map
Discovery Garden
1501 North Juniata Street • Hollidaysburg, PALocated in American Legion Memorial Park
"One of the only wheelchair-accessible, public gardens in Blair County," Discovery Garden is near a... more... map
Gallitzin Tunnels Park & Museum
411 Convent Street, Suite 20 • Gallitzin, PA 16641
Located in DeGol Plaza
814-886-8871
Many historical artifacts are prominently displayed at the Gallitzin Tunnels Park & Museum. The... more... map

Seldom Seen Valley Tourist Coal Mine
P.O. Box 83 • Patton, PA814-247-6305 or 814-674-8939
Part of the Path of Progress, the Seldom Seen Mine has become a tourist mine that allows visitors,... more... map

Oak Spring Winery
Road 1 Box 612 • Altoona, PA 16601
Located 4 Miles North of Altoona
814-946-3799
Founded in 1987, Oak Spring Winery in Central Pennsylvania produces 6,500 cases annually from four... more... map