- 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
112 W Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801
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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
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108 Business Services Building, State College, PA 16802
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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
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111 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16801
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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
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
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
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102 votes
University Drive, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802
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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.
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63 votes
15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652
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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.
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1890 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
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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.
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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.
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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.