Best Local Businesses and Services in Altoona, PA
Altoona was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad and is famous for the Horseshoe Curve, an engineering landmark in the Allegheny Mountains. The city is also known for the Altoona Curve minor-league baseball team and the Railroaders Memorial Museum, and its healthcare, retail and rail maintenance sectors serve much of Blair County.
Below you'll find every Pennsylvania Connection guide for Altoona, grouped by category. Each guide lists local businesses with their address, phone number, opening hours and website, plus advice on how to choose.
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Living in Altoona: what to know
- Nickname: the Railroad City
- County: Blair County
- Population: about 44,000
- Area codes: 814
- Region: Central Pennsylvania
Many services for Altoona residents are located along Plank Road and in Logan Township, the main retail corridor just outside the city.
Mountain weather can change quickly around Altoona, and winter storms often affect travel on I-99 and US-22, so plan service calls with the forecast in mind.
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Juniata, Eldorado, Fairview, Pleasant Valley, Logan Valley, Llyswen.