Things to do in Altoona:
Wondering what can be found near Altoona and don't want to take a trip to State College or Pittsburgh? Try these activities:
- Visit Lakemont Park
& Island Waterpark, the 8th oldest amusement
park in the United States, to ride the
world's oldest roller coaster, Leap-the-Dips, OR see Holiday Lights on
the Lake which attracts 100,000 visitors a year.
- Explore Altoona, and the nation's, history at the Railroaders Memorial Museum and visit Horseshoe Curve, a famous section of track and National Historic Landmark.
- Watch the Altoona Curve,
a AA Minor League Baseball Team for the Pittsburgh Pirates
organization.
- Tour de
'Toona - Bicycle Race.
- Skiing at Blue Knob or
nearby Seven Springs.
- Fishing, Hunting, and Recreation at Raystown Lake.
- Catch a show at Mishler Theatre: currently the home of the Allegheny Ballet Company and the Altoona Symphony Orchestra. Home to performing arts performances since 1906.
- Catch the local news and other events at the Altoona Mirror.
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