Things to Do with Kids in Altoona, PA

  • TripBuzz found 29 things to do with kids in or near Altoona, Pennsylvania, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntingdon and Portage.
  • From Peoples Natural Gas Field to Altoona Curve, the Altoona area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Theaters and Historic Sites.
  • Located in Blair County of Pennsylvania, Altoona has its roots in the railroad industry. Consequently, this medium-size city offers an array of exhibits and attractions at The Railroad Memorial Museum. Just a few miles from the museum is also the historic Horseshoe Curve where tourists can walk or take the funicular to get a closer look at the train tracks.
  • TripBuzz found 29 things to do with kids in or near Altoona, Pennsylvania, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntingdon and Portage.
  • From Peoples Natural Gas Field to Altoona Curve, the Altoona area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Theaters and Historic Sites.
  • Located in Blair County of Pennsylvania, Altoona has its roots in the railroad industry. Consequently, this medium-size city offers an array of exhibits and attractions at The Railroad Memorial Museum. Just a few miles from the museum is also the historic Horseshoe Curve where tourists can walk or take the funicular to get a closer look at the train tracks.
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33.9 Miles
64% 85 votes
Children's Museums 112 W Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801 MoreLess Info
Introduce your family to Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania for an afternoon of fun, hands-on science exhibits and programs. With interactive displays, such as the Dinosaur Dig and Weather Station, stimulate your child's imagination today.
34.1 Miles
83% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 108 Business Services Building, State College, PA 16802 MoreLess Info
Located among the Central Pennsylvania hills, the Stone Valley Recreation Area features impressive natural scenery and extensive hiking trails. The area features cabins for rent, camps, lodges, and a variety of special events.
34.2 Miles
67% 6 votes
Laser Tag 111 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16801 MoreLess Info
Guests can experience laser tag in a 2400 square feet black lit arena at What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. The laser tag venue hosts birthday parties and group events and groups of 6+ have the arena to themselves.
34.4 Miles
87% 23 votes
Mountains Mountain Road, State College, PA 16827 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy hiking on several trails and view a variety of wildlife at Mount Nittany. The hiking trails range from 2 to 8 miles and feature a 600 feet change in elevation.
34.6 Miles
95% 41 votes
Parks Bedford, PA MoreLess Info
Schellsburg / Shawnee Loop is located within Shawnee State Park. The scenic trail runs 3.4 miles and wraps around the parks lake, making it a popular place for nature walks, hiking, swimming and picnics.
34.7 Miles
95% 102 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields University Drive, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802 MoreLess Info
Pegula Ice Arena is the home to the Penn State varsity hockey program. Though the main rink is used by the universities hockey team, the community rink is open to the public for youth hockey, skating programs and private events.
34.8 Miles
92% 63 votes
National & State Parks 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652 MoreLess Info
Once a 19th Century industrial complex, Greenwood Furnace State Park now offers picnic areas, a 300-ft sandy beach with swimming, camping and 4 miles of hiking trails in the mountains of Huntingdon County.
34.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Mini Golf 1890 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 MoreLess Info
Landscaped with ponds, waterfalls, and boulders, Happy Valley MiniGolf offers visitors a challenging miniature golf course. It has discounted, promotional games for families every day of the week, and for individuals on Sunday.
34.9 Miles
67% 66 votes
History Museums 110 Fort Bedford Drive, Bedford, PA 15522 MoreLess Info
The Fort Bedford Museum looks at the history of the Pennsylvania frontier circa the 1750s, on the site of Fort Bedford, a British Stockade and outpost. The museum's collection includes Native American artifacts, weapons, clothing and household items.
34.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 701 Porter Road, State College, PA 16801 MoreLess Info
A minor league baseball club, the State College Spikes play out full seasons of baseball against a variety of opponents. The Spikes' home field offers remarkable views of the surrounding mountains, as well.
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