Food scene
Here are some local spots that you may want to consider!
Texas Hot Dogs - Downtown
1122 12th AvenueLocal spot. Amazing hot dogs.
Best breakfast in Altoona. Extremely local spot. Loads of personality and big portions!
Tom & Joe's Restaurant
1201 13th AveBest breakfast in Altoona. Extremely local spot. Loads of personality and big portions!
The name is a little misleading. Local food. Best Cheese Steaks in the area. Very small space. Very local feel.
Greenwood Steak House
1523 East Pleasant Valley BoulevardThe name is a little misleading. Local food. Best Cheese Steaks in the area. Very small space. Very local feel.
Best-Way Pizza
1609 East Pleasant Valley BoulevardSquare pizza! We're famous for it for a reason. Its yummy!
Mama Randazzo's Pizzeria
1600 BroadwayLocal hot spot. Amazing food.
Very small space with amazing breakfasts and sweet treats. You may have to wait a bit to get in on the weekends, but its worth it.
12 locals recommend
Mamie's Cafe & Homemade
110 E Allegheny StVery small space with amazing breakfasts and sweet treats. You may have to wait a bit to get in on the weekends, but its worth it.
Stone Cellar
Great food and atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Beautiful little state park. Good fishing, hiking and sightseeing.
19 locals recommend
Canoe Creek State Park
205 Canoe Creek RdBeautiful little state park. Good fishing, hiking and sightseeing.
Gorgeous lake. Lots to do and see. Boating is popular here. Can rent canoes, kayaks, boats or even a cruise.
38 locals recommend
Raystown Lake
Gorgeous lake. Lots to do and see. Boating is popular here. Can rent canoes, kayaks, boats or even a cruise.
Relive the view of the Rocks where Indians once lived. Beautiful view of the quaint town of Hollidaysburg
10 locals recommend
Chimney Rocks Park
Chimney Rocks RoadRelive the view of the Rocks where Indians once lived. Beautiful view of the quaint town of Hollidaysburg
Great views from on top the mountain. Check ratings with other skiers on how good the skiing is.
14 locals recommend
Blue knob ski resort lodge
Great views from on top the mountain. Check ratings with other skiers on how good the skiing is.
One of the top college towns in the country, and one of the top college campuses in the country.
125 locals recommend
Penn State University
201 Old MainOne of the top college towns in the country, and one of the top college campuses in the country.
This is a beautiful and quiet lake nestled in the country about 45 minutes from Altoona.
14 locals recommend
Prince Gallitzin State Park
966 Marina RdThis is a beautiful and quiet lake nestled in the country about 45 minutes from Altoona.
Fishing
Beautiful river. Home to some of the best smallmouth bass fishing east of the Mississippi. Fish from the bank or canoe or kayak. Guided fishing and kayaking available.
11 locals recommend
Juniata River
Beautiful river. Home to some of the best smallmouth bass fishing east of the Mississippi. Fish from the bank or canoe or kayak. Guided fishing and kayaking available.
Awesome wild brown trout freestone stream. Lots of places to fish in solitude. Guided fishing available.
Little Juniata River
Awesome wild brown trout freestone stream. Lots of places to fish in solitude. Guided fishing available.
Fish for Wild Brook trout in the mountains surrounding Bellwood. Guided fishing available. Unless you are an expert at this, we suggest a guided trip.
Bellwood
Fish for Wild Brook trout in the mountains surrounding Bellwood. Guided fishing available. Unless you are an expert at this, we suggest a guided trip.
Spring Creek is world famous for great trout fishing. This freestone stream is loaded with fat trout. It can get a little crowded at times but its always worth a try. Guided fishing is available.
30 locals recommend
Spring Creek Park
901 Houserville RdSpring Creek is world famous for great trout fishing. This freestone stream is loaded with fat trout. It can get a little crowded at times but its always worth a try. Guided fishing is available.
Hunting
Thousands and thousands of undisturbed wilderness on state game lands makes this area a top destination for those who want to hunt for deer, turkey and bear.
Bellwood
Thousands and thousands of undisturbed wilderness on state game lands makes this area a top destination for those who want to hunt for deer, turkey and bear.
City/town information
Combine a trip to Amish country with a visit to a great antique mall.
8 locals recommend
Big Valley Antiques
47 Auto Auction CirCombine a trip to Amish country with a visit to a great antique mall.
If you have a sweet tooth be sure to visit the outlet store at Boyer Candy, home of the world famous Mallo Cup!
Boyer Candy Co. Inc
821 17th StIf you have a sweet tooth be sure to visit the outlet store at Boyer Candy, home of the world famous Mallo Cup!