# Things to see in Altoona, Pennsylvania (United States): 22 places and when to go

> Altoona, Pennsylvania is a town in United States with around 79,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Wildlife (8), History (5). The best known are Horseshoe Curve, Leap-The-Dips and Pine Knob. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/altoona/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 40.5186, -78.395
- **Population:** About 79,000
- **Places:** 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (13) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (8) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 358 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Blue Knob, at 953 m.

## What to see in Altoona, Pennsylvania

The places in and around Altoona, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Horseshoe Curve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/horseshoe-curve-national-historic-landmark/): Triple-tracked railroad curve on the Norfolk Southern Railway's Pittsburgh Line · 7.9 km
- [Leap-The-Dips](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leap-the-dips/): Historic roller coaster in Pennsylvania · 5.4 km
- [Pine Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pine-knob/): Mountain in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States · 23 km
- [Ritchey Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ritchey-knob/): Mountain in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States · 22 km
- [Schaefer Head](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/schaefer-head/): Mountain in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States · 26 km
- [Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-saint-michael-the-archangel/): Church in Pennsylvania, United States · 20 km
- [Blue Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blue-knob/): Mountain in Pennsylvania, USA · 29 km
- [Gallitzin State Forest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gallitzin-state-forest/): State forest in Pennsylvania, United States · 25 km
- [Tytoona Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tytoona-cave/): Cave in Pennsylvania, United States · 18 km
- [Canoe Creek State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canoe-creek-state-park/): State park in Pennsylvania, United States · 10 km
- [DelGrosso's Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/delgrosso-s-amusement-park/): Amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania · 15 km
- [Prince Gallitzin State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/prince-gallitzin-state-park/): State park in Pennsylvania, United States · 21 km
- [Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 108](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-108/): Park in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America · 18 km
- [Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 147](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-147/): Park in the United States of America · 14 km
- [Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 158](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-158/): Park in the United States of America · 19 km
- [Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 60](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-60/): Park in the United States of America · 28 km
- [Temple Beth Israel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/temple-beth-israel/): Reform synagogue in Altoona, Pennsylvania · 3.0 km
- [Birmingham Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/birmingham-bridge/): Bridge in United States of America · 22 km
- [Lilly Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lilly-bridge/): Bridge in United States of America · 22 km
- [Railroaders Memorial Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/railroaders-memorial-museum/): Railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania · 669 m
- [Fort Roberdeau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-roberdeau/): History · 12 km
- [Mountain Lion Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mountain-lion-observatory/): Observatory · 13 km

## When to go to Altoona, Pennsylvania

The best time to visit Altoona, Pennsylvania is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 37 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 21 of the 22 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Altoona, Pennsylvania

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 358 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.5186%2C-78.395)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.5186%2C-78.395)

## Other towns nearby

- [Johnstown, Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/johnstown/): 13 places · 50 km
- [Rockhill Furnace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rockhill-furnace/): 5 places · 52 km
- [State College, Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-college/): 23 places · 55 km
- [Grampian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grampian/): 5 places · 55 km
- [Indiana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/indiana/): 7 places · 66 km
- [Williamstown](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/williamstown/): 7 places · 72 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The best known: [Horseshoe Curve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/horseshoe-curve-national-historic-landmark/), [Leap-The-Dips](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leap-the-dips/), [Pine Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pine-knob/), [Ritchey Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ritchey-knob/), [Schaefer Head](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/schaefer-head/). In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Altoona, Pennsylvania?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 358 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.5186%2C-78.395) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Altoona, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).