Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona is a city of 43,196 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1849.
Why visit Altoona
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lakemont Park, AMC Classic Logan Valley 8, Railroaders Memorial Museum and Leap-The-Dips.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Altoona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About 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 122,823.
From the Wikipedia article Altoona, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lakemont Park
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Amusement park located in Altoona, Pennsylvania; home to the world's oldest-surviving rollercoaster
700 Park Avenue, Altoona
Penn State Altoona
School · 2.1 mi
Campus of Pennsylvania State University
Museums and landmarks20
Leap-The-Dips
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic roller coaster in Pennsylvania
Mishler Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
1208 12th Avenue, Altoona
Allegheny Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bloomery in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Arsenal in Logan Township, Pennsylvania
Baker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Broad Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Central Trust Company Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Cultural heritage ensemble in Pennsylvania, United States of America
D.S. Keith Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Downtown Altoona Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Horseshoe Curve
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Triple-tracked railroad curve on the Norfolk Southern Railway's Pittsburgh Line.
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Knickerbocker Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Champ's Sports Bar
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
205 Charlotte Lane, Altoona
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Great China
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
525 East 25th Avenue
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Jaidee Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.0 mi
519 East 25th Avenue, Altoona
Tu-Th 11:30-15:00, 16:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-15:00, 16:00-21:00; Su...
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
3315 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.6 mi
1560 Osgood Drive
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Tom and Joe's Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
1201 13th Avenue, Altoona
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 07:00-12:00
29th St. Pizza Subs & More
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
Traditional pizzeria in Altoona specializing in Altoona-style "yellow" pizza with a thick focaccia-like crust, tomato sauce, deli...
2900 5th Avenue, Altoona
Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-19:30; Su-Sa off
65 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship31
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
School · 2.7 mi
5580 Goods Lane, Altoona
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
School · 4.6 mi
1510 North Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg
Healthcare9
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Altoona
Hospital · 0.9 mi
2005 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona
Map of Altoona
244 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 3.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Altoona 3 W (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Blair County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Newburg 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Eldorado 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Greenwood 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Lakemont 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Juniata Gap 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- East Altoona 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Sylvan Hills 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Hollidaysburg 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Cross Keys 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Pinecroft 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Altoona, Pennsylvania, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Leap The Dips (Lakemont Park), Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Mishler Theatre, David Ames, Public domain
- Broad Avenue Historic District Apr12, Pubdog, Public domain
- D.S. Keith Junior High School Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Altoona 2, 1ericmiller1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baker Mansion Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- David G. and Margaret Stewart House, David Ames, Public domain
- Knickerbocker Rowhouse, David Ames, Public domain
- Altoona Armory Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Penn Alto Hotel PA1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Trust Company Building, Altoona, David Ames, Public domain
- Horseshoe Curve aerial photo, March 2006, Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science , United States Geological Survey, Public domain
- Allegheny Furnace, Jet Lowe, Public domain
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