The best things to do in Altoona

12 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Eagles Ridge Golf Course

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Public golf course offering a well-maintained green with scenic views, plus RV parking.

122 William, Cemetery Rd (Curwensville)

“Public golf course offering a well-maintained green with scenic views, plus RV parking.”

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King Valley Golf Course

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Family-owned public golf course with 18 holes, tournaments, and scenic views.

132 King Valley Ln (Imler)

“Family-owned public golf course with 18 holes, tournaments, and scenic views.”

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Penn State Golf Courses

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This pair of 18-hole golf courses at Penn State university offer cart & club rentals.

1523 W College Ave (State College)

“This pair of 18-hole golf courses at Penn State university offer cart & club rentals.”

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Scotch Valley Country Club

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Country club featuring a well-rated golf course, plus a venue for weddings.

18 Clubhouse Dr (Hollidaysburg)

“Country club featuring a well-rated golf course, plus a venue for weddings.”

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Cambrian Hills Golf Course

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Golfing facility featuring a driving range and a bar, plus a dining room that hosts luncheons.

1137 Municipal Rd (Hastings)

“Golfing facility featuring a driving range and a bar, plus a dining room that hosts luncheons.”

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

223 Park Hills Plaza

“Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.”

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Sylvan Hills Golf Course

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Golf course providing a challenge for beginners.

267 Larch St (Hollidaysburg)

“Golf course providing a challenge for beginners.”

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Escape Rooms Altoona

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Escape-room center featuring puzzle-solving games, some of which are mob-themed or era-specific.

505 E 25th Ave

“Escape-room center featuring puzzle-solving games, some of which are mob-themed or era-specific.”

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Skytop Mountain Golf Club

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Public golf course offering a driving range and practice putting green.

635 Skytop Mtn Rd (Port Matilda)

“Public golf course offering a driving range and practice putting green.”

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Sinking Valley Country Club

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Country club with a golf course that some reviews say is in good shape.

595 Golf Course Rd

“Country club with a golf course that some reviews say is in good shape.”

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Tilt Studio

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Chain with all sorts of video games as well as mini golf and laser tag courses.

5580 Goods Ln

“Chain with all sorts of video games as well as mini golf and laser tag courses.”

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College 9 Theatre

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Modern movie theater with multiple screens of new releases, plus 3D showings & bargain matinees.

3031 Carnegie Dr (State College)

“Modern movie theater with multiple screens of new releases, plus 3D showings & bargain matinees.”

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