Location: Altoona
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Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Altoona, Pennsylvania (PA)
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 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent townships of Logan, Allegheny, Blair, Frankstown, Antis, and Tyrone, as well as nearby boroughs of Bellwood and Newry.
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1. Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
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4.5 based on 556 reviews
An unusual construction of rail-building that enabled trains to move westward.
Reviewed By karenh395 - Warminster, United States
Spent a couple of hours watching trains and having a picnic lunch. There are tables and running space for families with wee ones. A schedule of all the trains coming through, where they originated and where they are headed is available at visitor center On-site there is housed a very interesting and informative history of Horseshoe Curve and how it came to be built and by whom! This is a must see for rail enthusiasts for sure but families and anyone interested in seeing something unique
2. Peoples Natural Gas Field
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By skipper601
Well worth the stop and watch them play ball. Great games are played here and you just might see or talk to the next Pittsburgh Pirate.. Some have been discovered here. The one good thing is Lakemont Park is right next door.. Fun all day long.
3. Fort Roberdeau
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By wwleaderlydia - Philadelphia, United States
Very interesting tour of the Fort. Thanks to our guide Nicki. A piece of history we never knew. Beautiful grounds to take pictures
4. Reighard's Gas Station - one of the oldest Gas Stations in America
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By lisabL3511LL
full service station. Employees was your windows while you get your tank filled. They are very friendly and professional.
5. Baker Mansion
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By salenec
Visited this intriguing location with my 11-year-old granddaughter, and we both loved it! Although we did a self-guided tour, staff were around (without suffocating) to answer questions and offer ideas. House was beautifully restored in public areas with a special exhibit about WWII. Gift shop was small but filled with reasonably priced historical gems. Would definitely recommend!
