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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. Southern Allegheny Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Altoona location of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is open to the public for visitors Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no admission fee. The museum is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking on the nearby streets.
2. Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
A museum celebrating the history of the railroad in industrial America.
Reviewed By Pzini - Cherry Hill, United States
Well done exhibits and displays here are of interest to both rail fans and others. Admittedly, casual observers (like my wife) will begin to get bored before rail fans (me) have gotten their fill, but the 3 floors of exhibits are high quality and should be of interest to all. There is also a small theater included that shows 2 different movies on a continuous loop. Be sure to walk outside to the locomotive shop / roundhouse where you will see locos and train cars under renovation. Continue on the outside loop and walk over the covered pedestrian bridge that crosses the Norfolk Southern RR tracks to the Amtrak station. Numerous trains pass under here daily on their way to and from the Horseshoe Curve- if you watch for 30 minutes, you may see several. For additional rail action, if you are a fan, after leaving the museum, drive north for 2 miles on 6th Ave and turn left on 8th St, which will take you over the 8th St bridge, which crosses the huge Norfolk Southern yard, and more good viewing of train action. Continue on 8th St to the left at 4th Ave, and you will pass the N.S. Juniata Locomotive Shop, where you will see dozens of locos parked on sidings (alas, no tours that I am aware of). Your museum ticket includes admission to the Horshoe Curve, and whether a rail fan or not, this is a must see. It is a short drive from the museum. The scenery is beautiful, and the trains pass by with amazing frequency, and very close to the observation area.
3. Castle Halloween Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By angiel250
The owner of the house/museum is remarkably knowledgeable about the history and legends related to Halloween, as well as about the artists that created many of the works. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and were pleasantly surprised by the variety and depth of the collections. At the end of the tour the hosts gave us the most delicious homemade cookies I've ever had.
4. Blair County Historical Society
5. Quaint Corner Children's Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
