Altoona, PennsylvaniaCathedral of the Blessed SacramentLakemont ParkLake Altoona DamCanoe Creek State ParkFort RoberdeauState Game Lands Number 147
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Altoona

Altoona is a town in Blair district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 45,344 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Temple Beth Israel and Lakemont Park.

40.5187° N, 78.3947° WPop. 45,344

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see126
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, church near Altoona
Must-see

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Church · 1 km

Temple Beth Israel, temple near Altoona
Must-see

Temple Beth Israel

Temple · 4 km

Lakemont Park, park near Altoona
Must-see

Lakemont Park

Park · 7 km

Places near Altoona by type

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One day from Altoona

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altoona
  2. Lake Altoona Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lakemont Parkpark · 45 min
  4. State Game Lands Number 147nature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Canoe Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Fort Roberdeaufort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Altoona
Today’s loopAltoonaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altoona?

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (church, about 1 km), Temple Beth Israel (temple, about 4 km), Lakemont Park (park, about 7 km), Leap-The-Dips (park, about 7 km), Lake Altoona Dam (dam, about 8 km), Horseshoe Curve (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altoona?

146 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altoona?

Brush Mountain, about 16 km by road; Skew Arch Bridge (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Altoona?

State Game Lands Number 267, about 9 km by road; Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altoona?

Start in Altoona, visit Lake Altoona Dam, then Lakemont Park, then State Game Lands Number 147, then Canoe Creek State Park, then Fort Roberdeau, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.