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Visiting the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona
The Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona preserves stories of the people who shaped Central Pennsylvania’s railroad industry. Here’s what to see and what to check…
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A Visitor’s Guide to Oakland Square Historic District
Oakland Square Historic District is in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, rather than in Altoona or Duncansville. The City of Pittsburgh provides a district map, nominatio…
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Lakemont Park Altoona: A Practical Guide for Visitors
Lakemont Park combines a free-entry park with attractions that charge individually, plus a landmark wooden coaster with a long history. Here’s how to plan around its…
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Horseshoe Curve: Planning an Altoona Visit
Horseshoe Curve is a National Historic Landmark near Altoona, Pennsylvania, built to carry trains across the Allegheny Escarpment. Here’s what to know about the site…
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Planning a Visit to the Everett Railroad
The Everett Railroad runs steam- and diesel-powered passenger excursions from Hollidaysburg through Morrison’s Cove and the surrounding countryside. Here’s what to k…
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Duncansville to Altoona: A Local Driving Guide
Duncansville and Altoona are connected by AMTRAN Route 8, though getting to downtown Altoona requires a transfer. Here’s how to plan local bus connections, parking a…
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Duncansville, Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Local Area
Duncansville is a small town near Altoona, with local errands and Altoona-area outings such as Leap-The-Dips and the Everett Railroad. Use this guide to plan local t…
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How to Get from Altoona Blair County Airport to Duncansville
Altoona-Blair County Airport is in Martinsburg, southwest of Altoona. The drive to Duncansville takes about 25 minutes to reach WYE Motor Lodge Duncansville - Altoon…
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Visiting Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site preserves a key part of Pennsylvania’s early transportation history in the Allegheny Mountains. Here’s what to see,…