Altoona
in Blair County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.519 and -78.395 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 31' 7" and W -78° 23' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:31 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Altoona

Altoona in Blair County (Pennsylvania) with it's 45,344 habitants is located in United States about 133 mi (or 215 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Altoona is now 06:31 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 13 airports close to Altoona, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Altoona Blair County Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hollidaysburg, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, Clearfield and Bedford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 43% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Shakti Continental

Address
3,7 mi
6th Lane, Amalapada, Hanuman Bazar, Angul, Odisha, India
759122 Angul ,Odisha
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Altoona

Address
3,6 mi
180 Charlotte Drive
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Altoona

Address
4,3 mi
2 Convention Center Drive
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
2,1 mi
2915 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Altoona

Address
2,1 mi
2915 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
2,4 mi
3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Days Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
4,5 mi
458 Sabbath Rest Rd
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wingate by Wyndham Altoona

Address
0,2 mi
909 Chestnut Ave
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cedar Grove Motel

Address
2,6 mi
1671 Bellemeade Dr
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Altoona

Address
2,1 mi
2906 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Nickel Plate Road #765 - Steam to Altoona

Published: March 30, 2014
Length: 18:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Penn Rail Videos

It's been almost a year since Norfolk Southern and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society hosted these awesome excursions over Memorial Day Weekend of 2013. Penn Rail Videos is proud to...


Aerial Video - Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, PA - Norfolk Southern Train Approaching

Published: January 07, 2015
Length: 00:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Two Twenty Studios

www.twotwentystudios.com This is an aerial video of the Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA.


Altoona PA Train Action Feb 12, 2015

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 05:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BMfan4eva

Norfolk Southern Train action in Altoona, Pa on the Pittsburgh Line. We get 11A leaving Altoona as well as CB10 heading back into Rose Yard from Duncansville/Holisdaysburg PA on the Cove ...


Altoona Juniata Locomotive Shop Turntable Action

Published: December 07, 2014
Length: 37:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMfan4eva

Altoona's JLS/JBS Juniata Locomotive Shop is always busy and always a place to see when visiting the Altoona PA area. You never know what you will find in the yard or turntable area. Altoona...


Altoona Juniata Locomotive Shops Turn Table Action

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 28:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eastern Rail Videos

Altoona Juniata Locomotive Shops Turn Table Action.


1985 Altoona Boys Basketball year end video

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bob Bradfield

WTAJ in Altoona put this together at the conclusion of the 1985 High school basketball season.


Lakemont Holiday Lights on the Lake (Aerial) - Lakemont Park - Altoona, PA

Published: December 25, 2014
Length: 31:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Two Twenty Studios

Aerial video of the spectacular Holiday Lights on the Lake at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA. www.twotwentystudios.com.


NS Trains Take On Altoona and the Horseshoe Curve!

Published: April 20, 2015
Length: 26:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steel City Trains

Back in the beginning of March, SCT traveled about two hours east of the Steel City and followed the Pittsburgh Line all the way to Altoona where the Altoona Works facility is located along...


The Messenger of The Covenant

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 42:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Conquerors for Christ/God and Country Revival

On our website, www.conquerorsforchrist.com, Evangelist and Pastor Michael James Robertson preaches "The Messenger of The Covenant" to the Conquerors for Chr...


Microwave Me: Fireworks (Fourth of July Special)

Published: July 03, 2013
Length: 32:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MicrowaveMeShow

Experiment #221: Fireworks (Rated PG) Happy July 4 everyone, and to my Canadian viewers, Happy Canada Day! And if your country doesn't celebrate an early July holiday, well, I still hope you...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona is a third class city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the tenth most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of which live within a 5-mile radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S.

Located at 40.5108, -78.3997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Altoona, Pennsylvania, Cities in Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1849, Populated places in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Altoona Area High School

Altoona Area High School is the public high school for the Altoona Area School District in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The high school serves the communities of Altoona, Logan Township, and a small portion of Tyrone Township. The school is located at 1415 Sixth Avenue, in the downtown section of Altoona, PA 16602. The school district is the eighteenth largest in the state, and the high school is one of the largest and well known in the state.

Located at 40.51, -78.3979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Central Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1895, Schools in Blair County, Pennsylvania, 1895 establishments in Pennsylvania, Public high schools in Pennsylvania

Altoona Transportation Center

The Altoona Transportation Center is an intermodal passenger facility built in 1986 providing local bus, intercity bus, and rail services. It is located at 1231 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. AMTRAN is the local public transit provider in the greater Altoona area. The primary user of the Altoona Transportation Center, almost all regular AMTRAN bus routes and selected "Tripper" routes stop at the center. The Transportation Center is considered the AMTRAN system's primary hub.

Located at 40.5156, -78.4011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amtrak stations in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Stations along Pennsylvania Railroad lines, Railway stations in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Railroaders Memorial Museum

The Railroaders Memorial Museum (RMM) is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The museum is dedicated to revealing, interpreting, commemorating and celebrating the significant contributions of railroaders and their families to American life and industry. Altoona is one of the hubs of the area's growing tourist industry. Many significant cultural resources are within the city itself, and most of these resources are linked directly to the city's long history as a railroad center.

Located at 40.5144, -78.3992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railroad museums in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Museums in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Reportedly haunted locations in Pennsylvania

War Governors' Conference

The Loyal War Governors' Conference was an important political event of the American Civil War. It was held at the Logan House Hotel in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 24 and 25, 1862. Thirteen governors of Union states came together to discuss the war effort, state troop quotas, and the ultimate support of President Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation. The leaders also suggested the removal of General George B. McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac.

Located at 40.5149, -78.4021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Political history of the American Civil War, American Civil War industrialists, Pennsylvania Railroad, People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War, Pennsylvania in the American Civil War, U.S. states in the American Civil War

WMES-LP

WMES-LP is a religious (Catholic) radio station serving the Altoona, PA market. The station broadcasts current and previous Catholic masses and is strongly geared towards the Catholic religion.

Located at 40.518, -78.394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Christian radio stations in the United States, Catholic radio stations, Low-power FM radio stations in Pennsylvania, Radio stations established in 1991

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is a vocational school that serves the area around Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.5085, -78.3972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vocational education in the United States, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Schools in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Altoona Alliance Church

Altoona Alliance Church is a mid-sized church associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance located in Altoona, Pennsylvania Founded in 1891 by Rev. Frederick Senft, who would one day go on to become president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Over the 119 years of its existence the Altoona Alliance Church has had 26 pastors and has been located in at least 17 different locations throughout the city. Currently the Altoona Alliance Church is led by Rev. Tim McGarvey.

Located at 40.5171, -78.4021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Churches in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Jaffa Shrine Center

The Jaffa Shrine Center is a 3,200-seat multipurpose arena located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The current Shrine Center, headquarters to the Jaffa Shriners, was built in 1930, opening on September 25 of that year. It was the largest convention center in Blair County until the Blair County Convention Center was built. The Shrine Center building is a bilevel building measuring 216 feet by 206 feet .

Located at 40.507, -78.4098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in the United States, Convention centers in Pennsylvania, Sports venues in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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