Top rated Tourist attractions in Altoona, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Tourist attractions in Altoona

Experience the best that Altoona has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 29 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Cassandra Railroad Overlook

Tourist attraction

👍 When driving up the road to & from the overlook please be respectful of the people living there 10mph! The look out parking lot is on private property and will be closed if everyone keeps driving fast. 10mph from the firehall to the parking lot.

4.90 (186 reviews) (~23.93 km from centre)

The Everett Railroad Company

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Was great went for the ride and pumpkin picking. Only complaint would be I wish it were a much longer ride but I enjoyed Evey minute. Scheduled another ride this time the 3 hour one. I recommend for the family. They also do a Christmas ride as well. So worth the trip to experience it.

4.80 (475 reviews) (~10.31 km from centre)

Tytoona Cave Nature Preserve Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place to visit. Free to visit, though no trespassing after dark. The water is cool and refreshing and the area provides a very mild hike. You are able to go inside the cave, but bring lights and be cautious of water levels. Currents can get strong with high water levels.

4.80 (248 reviews) (~17.59 km from centre)

Mount Assisi Gardens

Garden

👍👍 Updated review: The gardens are indeed a bit more somber in the winter, but beautiful none the less. The care and love going into this place makes my heart happy. I'd love to see recent wedding pictures done here, as it truly is an unintentionally romantic place to exist in. Who knows, maybe one day...

4.80 (140 reviews) (~20.78 km from centre)

The Lemon House

Historical place

👍👍 Such a great place to go for a little hike with the kiddos! Wonderful historical learning experience & so gorgeous! Our kids ask to go almost every weekend! Great visitor center & service. Just all around one of our favorite places! Can’t wait for the house itself to open back up!! I recommend watch...

4.80 (44 reviews) (~14.97 km from centre)

Raystown Lake Recreation Area

Park

Natural area featuring an 8,300-acre lake with boating & fishing, plus hiking & summertime concerts.

4.70 (879 reviews) (~28.68 km from centre)

Lincoln Caverns

Tourist attraction

Woodland nature trails & campgrounds around 2 show caves with crystals, stalactites & flowstones.

4.70 (809 reviews) (~27.37 km from centre)

Railroaders Memorial Museum

Museum

Museum offering exhibits on the lives & contributions of railroad workers & their families.

4.70 (742 reviews) (~0.65 km from centre)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Historical place

Trails follow an 1800s rail line at this park with a replica engine house & a nearby stone tunnel.

4.70 (486 reviews) (~14.68 km from centre)

Chimney Rocks Park

Park

👍👍 Wow. This park is a great place to host a picnic, throw a frisbee, or take a hike up the hillside. Beautiful view and such lush greenery.

4.70 (395 reviews) (~11.07 km from centre)

American Legion Park

Park

👍👍 Easy entry and plenty of parking. Clean restrooms. Nice play areas. Kids loved the tank and helicopter on display.

4.70 (154 reviews) (~28.55 km from centre)

Rock Run Recreation Area

Off roading area

4.70 (117 reviews) (~27.78 km from centre)

World Famous Horseshoe Curve

Historical landmark

Scenic 2,375-foot section of railway line open since 1834 accessed by funicular & 194 steps.

4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~8 km from centre)

Canoe Creek State Park

Park

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

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~9.76 km from centre)

Morrisons Cove Memorial Park

Park

4.60 (631 reviews) (~24.19 km from centre)

Canal Basin Park

Park

👍👍 The concert by Uptown Jazz, sponsored by the Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council, last night was terrific. The band shell performance space here makes it a great community experience.

4.60 (358 reviews) (~10.32 km from centre)

Reservoir Park

Park

👍👍 Great place for the family to cool off on a beautiful hot day!

4.60 (321 reviews) (~21.47 km from centre)

Fort Roberdeau Historic Site

Historical place

👍 You can pay to have a guided/detailed tour through the history of the site, a gift shop is availableto purchase souvenirsor some sweets. We visited and learned about each cabin on site. The gentleman that did our tour was great with the kids and enlisted them in "Washington's Army" where they got to...

4.60 (294 reviews) (~12.45 km from centre)

Crichton McCormick Park

Park

👍👍 really great park for the kids. lots to do and beautiful area!

4.60 (246 reviews) (~28.66 km from centre)

Skew Arch Bridge

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Locals use this little historical roadside attraction for photo opportunities like proms and weddings. It's a cool bridge, looks odd and really old up front and in pictures. There are monuments and plaques explaining the historical significance. This little area is close to the Lemon House and the R...

4.60 (57 reviews) (~14.49 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist attractions in Altoona, United States