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1. See also: Rail travel in the United States 1. 40.514432-78.4018611 Altoona Station, 1231 11th Avenue.(updated Nov 2023) 1.1. Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America.(updated Dec 2020) Route stopping at Altoona: 1.1.1. Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelp...
By car
Altoona is located along Interstate 99, which can be reached from I-70 from the Washington-Baltimore area or Pittsburgh area, from I-76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike) from the Philadelphia area, or from I-80 from the New York City area. Altoona can also be reached directly from Pittsburgh via I-376/US 22.
By plane
Altoona's airport is Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO). United Airlines operates direct flights to both Washington Dulles and Johnstown, PA. This is a very small airport and is a convenient 12 miles from the downtown area.
40.5158-78.4041 Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Sq (13th Avenue at 13th Street), ☏ + 814-944-4603. A Roman Catholic cathedral40.497639-78.4841672 Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (west of Altoona on Kittanning Point Road). Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad to allow trains to climb the steep Allegheny Mountains...40.446667-78.5319443 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (in nearby Gallitzen), 110 Federal Park Rd, Gallitzin, PA (The park is just off U.S. 22 approximately 12 miles west of Altoona...Altoona Curve Baseball, 1000 Park Avenue, toll-free: +1-877-99-CURVE (28783). Watch a live-action baseball team - up close and personal!40.4718-78.39551 Lakemont Park & The Island WaterPark, 700 Park Ave, toll-free: +1-800-434-8006. Family fun park, with the oldest operating wooden roller coaster in the world. All day unlimited pas...Boyer Candies outlet store. The manufacturer of Mallo Cup and Smoothies peanut butter cups is in Altoona and has an outlet store on site at their factory. Factory tours may possibly available.Logan Town Center- strip mall with a Boscov's store.Logan Valley Mall, Route 220 & Goods Ln, +1 814 944-6128.Specialty shops in Altoona.The Knickherbocker Tavern, 3957 W 6th Ave. Cool place with decent pub grub and a very wide selection of craft brews from all over the country (and the world). Kind of strange "suburban" location bu...
40.4582-78.41021 Altoona Grand Hotel, 1 Sheraton Dr, ☏ +1 814-946-1631. Offers a lobby with a fountain and fireplace, 124-rooms, and Sunday Brunch buffet.(updated May 2016)
- Horseshoe Curve. Located west of downtown Altoona, the Horseshoe Curve is one of the most important spots in U.S. transportation history and one of the wonders of PA.
- Chimney Rocks Park. Located in Hollidaysburg, the seat of Blair County, is Chimney Rocks Park. This park is home to unique chimney-like stone pillars and dramatic cliffs.
- Baker Mansion. Baker Mansion is the home of the Blair County Historical Society Museum. If you want to learn about the history of the region, this is a must-visit destination.
- Tytoona Cave. Tytoona Cave is located northeast of Altoona and is one of the most unique caverns in Pennsylvania. That’s because this is a spot that you can explore on your own at no cost.
Location Details. State: Pennsylvania. County: Blair County. Metro Area: Altoona Metro Area. City: Altoona. Zip Codes: 16601 16602. Cost of Living: -22.8% lower. Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) Elevation: 1320 ft above sea level. Buying or selling a home? Find top real estate agents in Altoona. Find A Top Agent. Dig Deeper on Altoona.
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 is a city located in the Blair County of Pennsylvania, United States. Altoona lies between 41.4156025 Degrees North latitudes and 81.9234726 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Altoona city is 43963 people and the city has a total area of 9.79 sq mi.
Geography. Altoona is located at 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W (40.5186800, -78.3947400). Altoona map. Click "full screen" icon to open full mode. View satellite images. Official website of Altoona. Official Website. Twinned City. Demographics. According to census records, the population of Altoona decreased by 7.75% in 10 years.
