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Things to do in Altoona and Blair County, Pennsylvania
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items I've lived in Altoona for almost 13 years and have found some great places to check out! Everything listed, I have personally tried and recommend. I'm only including non-chain businesses. The list will be evolving so keep checking back!
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Coffee and Breakfast
Great places to start your day!
The Clay Cup is a unique cafe that offers both coffee and pottery painting. They roast their coffee on-site and offer a wide variety of hot and iced coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate and Italian Cream sodas. They also have a rotating seasonal menu. For food, they offer various homemade baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal and yogurt parfaits. Soup and salads are also available for lunch. You can also paint your own pottery here! Paints and supplies...
The Clay Cup
Greenbean Coffee is one of my favorite places! They offer a wide variety of hot, iced and frozen drinks along with tea and Red Bull infused drinks. For food, there is a variety of baked goods and sandwiches. They are open until 8pm most days and have...
Greenbean Coffee House
Hard Bean has something for everyone. In addition to hot, iced and frozen coffee drinks they also have ice cream and pizza! For breakfast, a variety of pastries and sandwiches are available. Drive thru is available!
Hard Bean Cafe
This unique coffee shop is located in the Bell Mansion in Bellwood. They have a rotation of different coffees, including mushroom coffee and make their own in-house syrups! You can also get non-coffee drinks and tea. They have a variety of sandwiches...
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Boro Coffee offers a variety of hot and iced coffee and tea drinks. For food, various baked goods and breakfast sandwiches are available. They often have pop up shops in the cafe to support other local businesses.
Boro Coffee Co.
Biddle's Brewing is close to the Lower Trail so we often grab coffees here after a hike! They have a wide variety of baked goods and sandwiches. They also have homemade cheesecake which is to die for!
Biddle's Brewing
The Vault is a cute cafe in Roaring Spring. They offer a variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks as well as food. They are open until 3pm and serve breakfast and lunch. Their baked goods are out of this world!
The Vault Cafe
What makes this establishment unique is along with a variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks, they also offer beer and wine! Local PA beers are on tap along with University Wines from State College. They offer a variety of baked goods, breakfast and ...
The Brew Coffee and Tap
Food
All of the best restaurants!
The Knick is one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Altoona. I don't think I have ever had anything bad off of their menu. The menu changes seasonally and they source their ingredients locally. They even have a garden in the courtyard where they...
The Knickerbocker Tavern
If you want homemade Italian food, Mama's is the place to go! They are a family owned restaurant and some of the nicest people! From pizza, to pasta to salads and sandwiches there is something for everyone. They also have a full bar and a rotating dr...
Mama Randazzo's Pizzeria
Levity Brewing is in downtown Altoona. Great food and beer! They also have seasonal cocktails. Levity often offers live music, bingo and other pop up activities. When it's warm, the bay doors can be open which is really nice.
Levity Brewing Co. Altoona
This is some of the best wood fired pizza you will ever eat! The pizza oven came straight from Italy! They also have a wide variety of craft beer, seltzers and cocktails.
JJ Hadley
Marzoni's has 2 locations in Blair County- Altoona and Duncansville. They brew their own beers and have 7 staple brews as well as rotating seasonal selections. A full bar is available. I highly recommend the adult grilled cheese as well as the wood f...
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Co.: Home
Sugar Run offers a large selection of craft brews- something for everyone! They also have a bar with signature cocktails using a local distillery and they make their own soda as well. Their food menu is unique with seasonal additions. Highly recommen...
Sugar Run Brewing Company
Altus is a great restaurant to go to for a night out. Their upscale menu includes Italian dishes, steak, pizza and sandwiches. They feature beer from Wild Brewing and have a full bar with delicious cocktails. A few things to note: they are only open ...
ALTUS
Things to Do
If you've heard of Altoona, it's most likely because of the Horseshoe Curve. Train enthusiasts come from all over the world to see this engineering marvel. The Curve was created to allow the railroad to traverse the Allegheny Mountains. You can eithe...
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Site
Along with the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Museum is a must stop for train and history enthusiasts. Note: they are not in the same location. Along with exhibits detailing the history of the railroad, you can also see a restored Pennsylvania Rail...
Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
Family fun for all with an arcade, play area, laser tag and duck pin bowling. Sugar Run Brewery also has a bar here for the adults!
Slinky Action Zone
The Curve is Altoona's minor league AA baseball team. The ballpark is very nice and prices for tickets and concessions are very reasonable. Check their website for promotional giveaways and firework nights. They have a picnic area as well as box seat...
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