13 of the Best Things to Do in Altoona, PA
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies region, Altoona is a fantastic destination for travelers that love history and natural beauty. During my travels to the region, I’ve found many …
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Touring the Baker Mansion History Museum in Altoona, PA
Altoona is a city known for its vast railroading history. And, while there are several great places in the city to learn about this aspect of the region’s history, there …
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Discovering Altoona’s Railroading History at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
For as long as it’s been a community, Altoona has been tied to transportation. In fact, it was the Pennsylvania Railroad that founded the town in 1849, as they needed …
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Uncovering the Allegheny Portage Railroad
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …
Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve: A Must-See for Train Lovers
In the mid-19th century, Pennsylvania had a major problem. In the race to go west, they were being beaten by New York. With the new New York Central Railroad, it …
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DelGrosso’s Amusement Park: A Great Outing for the Kids in the Alleghenies
Sitting on the outskirts of Altoona is the small town of Tipton, home to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. Originally opened in 1907 as Bland’s Amusement Park, the park was renamed DelGrosso’s …
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