Altoona, PA Visitors Guide
Altoona-Blair County Airport
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Plan your next trip to Altoona, PA with information including area attractions, restaurants, hotels, and many great businesses welcoming visitors to Central Pennsylvania. With numerous options for all tastes and budgets, Altoona offers something for everyone. Altoona-Blair County Airport invites you to enjoy all the best tastes of the town, events and activities to help make your visit to Altoona a trip to remember!
Lodging
Inns and Resorts/Motels/Hotels
Altoona Grand Hotel
1 Sheraton Drive
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 946-1631
Pool, hot tub, fitness center, fountain, fireplace, indoor pool, dining, and full-service for guests
Courtyard By Marriott
2 Convention Center Drive
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 312-1800
The newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Altoona is an excellent choice for business and leisure travelers in Blair County. 105 beautifully appointed guest rooms, cocktail lounge, indoor swimming pool and full hot breakfast buffet.
Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
909 Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 515-2233
Located near UPMC Altoona, this is one of Altoona’s newest hotels offering an indoor pool and all modern amenities.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona
Dining
Restaurants
Bella Italia Pizza
328 South Logan Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 944-6015
A favorite local pizzeria offering dine-in, takeout, and free delivery
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House – Altoona & Duncansville
621 Valley View Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 946-5115
110 Patchway Rd
Duncansville, PA 16635
Phone: (814) 695-8543
Classic steak and seafood restaurant with full buffet service
Jethro’s Restaurant & Bar
417 Parkview Drive
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 942-2178
Extensive menu of delicious American-style classics and al fresca dining (in-season)
Mama Randazzo’s
1600 Broadway
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 943-9011
World-famous sauce and pizza hand-tossed by some of Altoona’s best. Call ahead for takeout. (There is often a wait, but it is always worth it!)
Tom & Joe’s Restaurant
1201 13th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 943-3423
Classic homestyle diner serving Downtown Altoona since 1933
Zach’s Sports and Spirits
5820 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 942-6168
Three bars, restaurant, and al fresco patio with full-service bar. Dine-in, takeout and delivery of an extensive menu of appetizers, soups, sides, party platters, pizza and authentic Italian specialties.
Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Co.
Attractions, Events and Culture
Blair County Arts Festival – Annual Event Held Each May
Penn State Altoona Campus
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
Mishler Theatre and Blair County Arts Foundation Events
1212 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 949-2787
Beautifully restored, intimate historic theatre presenting local, regional, and nationally recognized talent, as well as performance artists from around the world. Host venue of Altoona Community Theater theatrical shows and performances, Allegheny Ballet Company ballet and dance performances, live musicals, Altoona Symphony Orchestra and Blair Concert Chorale performances, concerts, family theatre events, and more. On-site spirits.
Baker Mansion and Blair County Historical Society Events
3419 Oak Lane
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 942-3916
Explore the history of how affluent iron maker Elias Baker’s power, wealth, and influence affected the local area, the railroad’s effects on Altoona, as well as the dramatic impact ordinary citizens had in shaping the Blair County region. The Baker Mansion History Museum is open to the public, exhibiting displays dating back to the mid-19th Century. The Society also hosts formal teas, yoga, music events, and other unique experiences.
Fort Roberdeau
383 Fort Roberdeau Road
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 946-0048
National historic site featuring Revolutionary War fort, reenactments, and related events. Host of Starlight Astronomy Club – offering public stargazing events throughout the year. Grounds open for individual and small group hiking, bird watching, and recreational activities.
Amusements
DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash Water Park
4352 E Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Tipton, PA 16684
Phone: (814) 684-3538
Entertainment/Sports
Altoona Curve Baseball Club
Peoples Natural Gas Field
1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 1 (877) 99-CURVE
Golf
Blair County Golf & Driving Range
2644 Old Frankstown Road
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Phone: (814) 695-3675
Iron Masters Country Club
174 Cross Cove Rd.
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Phone: (814) 224-2915
Rocky Gap Casino Hotel Resort
16701 Lakeview Rd NE
Flintstone MD 21530
(Located ~1 hour from AOO)
Phone: (800) 724-0828
Historic Sites/Excursions/Tours
The Everett Railroad Company
244 Loop Road
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 696-3877
Fort Roberdeau Historic Site & Natural Area
383 Fort Roberdeau Road
Altoona, PA, 16601
Phone: (814) 946-0048
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
Veterans Memorial Highway
Altoona, PA 16601
Get Directions
Phone: (814) 946-0048
Museums/Galleries
Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
1200 Ninth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 946-0834
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Brett Building
1210 11th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 946-4464
Alto Model Train Museum Association, Inc.
1117 9th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 942-2676
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
2400 Veterans Memorial Highway
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 941-7743
Education
The Pennsylvania State University – Altoona Campus
Penn State Altoona Campus
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 949-5000
Public 4-year university