Altoona, Blair County, PA

Places to go in Altoona

14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bilger's Rocks

Outdoors

Bilger's Rocks

1921 Bilgers Rocks Rd, Grampian, PA 16838, USA

Black Moshannon State Park

Outdoors

Black Moshannon State Park

Park encompassing forests & wetlands, with tent & cabin camping, ranger programs & other activities.

4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA

Canal Basin Park

Outdoors

Canal Basin Park

101 Canal St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA

Canoe Creek State Park

Outdoors

Canoe Creek State Park

This 958-acre park with a lake for boating offers hiking trails, picnic areas & rentable cabins.

205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA

Chimney Rocks Park

Outdoors

Chimney Rocks Park

Chimney Rocks Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA

Greenwood Furnace State Park

Outdoors

Greenwood Furnace State Park

423-acre park features a lake & remnants of its 19th-century past, including a blacksmith shop.

15795 Greenwood Rd, Huntingdon, PA 16652, USA

Highland Park

Outdoors

Highland Park

4718 4th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Juniata Memorial Spray Park

Outdoors

Juniata Memorial Spray Park

209 W 12th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA

Lakemont Park

Outdoors

Lakemont Park

Circa-1894 amusement park offers adult rides & kiddie games, plus the world's oldest roller coaster.

700 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Outdoors

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Large park with 1,635-acre lake offers horseback riding, disc golfing, camping cottages & more.

966 Marina Rd, Patton, PA 16668, USA

Stackhouse Park

Outdoors

Stackhouse Park

998 Luzerne St, Johnstown, PA 15905, USA

Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail

Outdoors

Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail

William Penn Hwy, Mapleton, PA 17052, USA

Trough Creek State Park

Outdoors

Trough Creek State Park

16362 Little Valley Rd, James Creek, PA 16657, USA

Yellow Creek State Park

Outdoors

Yellow Creek State Park

Park alongside Yellow Creek Lake, offering hiking & camping, plus fishing, swimming & boating.

170 PA-259, Penn Run, PA 15765, USA