Altoona’s best local businesses

The 104 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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104 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants26 places · newest: Eat'n Park, Aug 2
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: Eyebrow Threading Station, Aug 2
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Humble & Kind Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Escape Rooms Altoona, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Al's Tavern, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Boyer Candy Co. Inc., Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Antique Depot, Jul 21
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Asclepius Healing Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Baker Mansion, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden6 places · newest: American Freight Furniture & Mattress, Jul 21
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: The Music Emporium, Inc., Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Jul 21

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• Catty Corner

  Pets

  Catty Corner pairs a cozy lounge vibe with real rescue work, inviting you to drop in, meet adoptable cats, and help bring people and…

  1101 13th Ave · cattycorner.site ↗

• Greenbean Coffee House

  Cafes

  Greenbean Coffee House keeps Altoona running with online pickup for drinks and freshly roasted beans delivered to your door, whole bean or…

  715 6th Ave · gbcoffeehouse.com ↗

• Sheetz

  Cafes

  Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

  718 Bellwood Ave · orders.sheetz.com ↗

• Juniata Memorial Spray Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Juniata Memorial Spray Park is the low-stress way to cool off when the humidity shows up early and stays late. Part of the Central Blair…

  209 W 12th Ave · cbrcparks.org ↗

• Lakemont Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Making memories since 1894, Lakemont Park is your easy button for a stress-free afternoon. Think batting cages, roomy pavilions for…

  700 Park Ave · lakemontparkfun.com ↗

• Sam's Club

  Services

  Membership-only warehouse chain selling a variety of bulk grocery items, electronics & home goods.

  2500 Plank Rd · samsclub.com ↗

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