Attractions in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Amusements

DelGrosso's Amusement Park 814-684-3538
Located off Old Route 220 in Tipton
Found in the Allegheny Mountains, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is a family fun facility that includes more than 30 rides, an extensive water park, go-karts, a miniature... more info map
Lakemont Park 814-949-7275
700 Park Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Over 30 rides and attractions, including the Island Waterpark, two roller coasters, a go-kart track, an 18-hole miniature golf course, Spins 'n Grins Kiddieland,... more info map

Hollidaysburg National Historic District 814-696-0313
Allegheny and Union Streets, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Hollidaysburg's National Historic District is composed of over 440 residential and commercial structures, which range from the late 18th century to the mid 1990's. more info
Leap-the-Dips 814-949-7275
700 Park Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Located at Lakemont Park
A figure eight wooden coaster, Leap-the-Dips is the world's oldest roller coaster and the only "side friction" roller coaster left in North America. It is a National... more info map

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 814-886-6150
110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA 16641
Located 12 Miles West of Altoona
Once the fastest way to travel over the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad is a system of inclined planes and the historic 900-foot Staple Bend Tunnel,... more info map
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area 814-940-1922
1421-27 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16603
Managed by the Allegheny Ridge Corporation (ARCorp), the Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area is part of the statewide Heritage Areas Program administered by the Pennsylvania... more info map
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark 814-946-0834
Kittanning Point Road, Altoona, PA 16601
The Horseshoe Curve is a 2,375-foot curvature that officially opened for rail traffic on February 15, 1854. The “Funicular” is an incline plane that takes visitors... more info map

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

Baker Mansion Museum 814-942-3916
3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA 16601
Home of the Blair County Historical Society, this Greek Revival-style mansion is the former home of ironmaster Elias Baker and his family. The home features period... more info
Railroaders Memorial Museum 814-946-0834
1300 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Listen to interactive exhibits, watch films, and see displays at the Railroaders Memorial Museum that celebrate the significant contributions of railroaders and their... more info map
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona 814-946-4464
1210 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona was designed with state-of-the-art exhibition and storage space for quarterly exhibitions and a rare collection of... more info map

Chimney Rocks Park 814-695-7543
101 Canal Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Host to such community activities as concerts, Chimney Rocks Park contains picnic areas, trails, overlooks, and public restroom facilities. more info 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 children's play park along the Juniata River. It includes five theme... more info map
Gallitzin Tunnels Park & Museum 814-886-8871
411 Convent Street, Suite 20, Gallitzin, PA 16641
Located in DeGol Plaza
Many historical artifacts are prominently displayed at the Gallitzin Tunnels Park & Museum. The renovated park, adjacent to the Gallitzin Tunnels, features a restored... more info map

Seldom Seen Valley Tourist Coal Mine 814-247-6305 or 814-674-8939
P.O. Box 83, Patton, PAPart of the Path of Progress, the Seldom Seen Mine has become a tourist mine that allows visitors, on a small scale, a relatively intact and complete site of the process... more info map

Oak Spring Winery 814-946-3799
Road 1 Box 612, Altoona, PA 16601
Located 4 Miles North of Altoona
Founded in 1987, Oak Spring Winery in Central Pennsylvania produces 6,500 cases annually from four acres of producing vineyards or from grapes purchased from growers... more info map