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  1. Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. 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. Altoona was established in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.

  2. Feb 12, 2019 · Things to Do in Altoona, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 13,445 traveler reviews and photos of Altoona tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Altoona. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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  3. Altoona 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.

  4. Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 47,176 at the 2006 census estimate, making it the tenth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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  5. Altoona, 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.

  6. Mar 28, 2024 · Explore Altoona, PA without breaking the bank! Our guide lists 25 free & fun activities, from historic sites to natural parks, perfect for travelers.

  7. www.altoonapa.gov › history-of-altoonaAltoona PA - History

    History 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 against Indian raids, including Fort Roberdeau.

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